Cafe Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen & Brand Standards

Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our cafe leadership team. You will be the second in command to the Kitchen Manager and Executive Chef, upholding brand standards and delivering high-quality, timely dishes.

You will mentor hourly staff, ensure food safety, and help drive guest satisfaction through consistent execution of recipes and processes across the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in the hospitality industry inclusive of restaurant culinary.
• Possess all local food management and safety

Responsibilities

• Support and assist in the preparation and design of all food orders.
• Maintain the highest standards of brand, local health, safety, and food preparation hygiene.
• Support the team in consistent execution of all systems and processes to consistently deliver all products and services to brand.
• Foster an environment of customer service in which all team members put the guest first in every interaction.
• Execute established food standards for overall guest satisfaction that meet or exceed brand.
• Ensure the highest levels of hygiene and food handling practices to deliver optimal quality of product.
• Support staff development and advancement along well-defined career paths.
• Serve as a Culinary Learning Coach developing, implementing, and executing learning & development programs for all Heart of House employees.
• Fill in for the Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager in planning and directing food preparation when necessary.
• Possess a self-motivated approach to his/her own personal and professional growth.

Skills

Food preparation

Brand standards

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our cafe leadership team. You will be the second in command to the Kitchen Manager and Executive Chef, upholding brand standards and delivering high-quality, timely dishes.

You will mentor hourly staff, ensure food safety, and help drive guest satisfaction through consistent execution of recipes and processes across the team.