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Sous Chef (Sovereign)

ilani Casino Resort

Ridgefield, WA$50K/yr$92K/yr· $68K/yr med.Full-timePosted Posted 8 Days Ago

About the Role

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Application Preparation

All certifications

Licensing Requirements

Tribal Casinos (All States)
TIPS / RBS Alcohol Seller-Server Certification
Responsible alcohol service certification. Most states require TIPS, RBS (CA), or equivalent for anyone serving or selling alcohol.
$15–$4001 week process
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ServSafe Food Handler Certification
National Restaurant Association food safety certification. Often required for food-handling roles at casino F&B outlets.
$15–$3501 week process
Apply

Note: Each tribal nation operates its own Gaming Commission under NIGC oversight. Licensing requirements vary by tribe but generally include a tribal gaming license, FBI fingerprinting, and background check. Common states: CA, MN, WA, AZ, CT, WI, OR, MT, OK, NM, ID, WY.

Strengthen Your Resume

  • List ServSafe and TIPS/RBS certifications with current expiration dates
  • Describe outlet types managed: fine dining, buffet, sports bar, nightclub, banquet
  • Quantify volume — high-cover events at casino resorts are relevant
  • Mention POS systems used: Micros, Agilysys, InfoGenesis

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Job Details

Employerilani Casino Resort
LocationRidgefield, WA
Categoryfood beverage
TypeFull-time
Typical PayNot listed · est.
$50K/yr
25th
$68K/yr
median
$92K/yr
75th
Matched to: Sous Chef
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ilani Casino Resort