Casino Lead Sous Chef – Culinary Ops & Training

Caesars Entertainment Corporation; Black Hawk (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Caesars Entertainment Corporation in Colorado seeks a Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, and ensure culinary standards across restaurant outlets. Reporting to the Kitchen Manager, this hands-on culinary leader balances oversight with active food production to ensure service excellence.

Three to five years of experience as a chef de cuisine or sous chef and a gaming license are preferred. Flexibility for irregular casino schedules, including long hours, is required.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience as a chef de cuisine or sous chef.
• Valid gaming license or willingness/ability to attain gaming license.
• Ability to analyze and interpret departmental needs and results.
• Ability to solve complex problems and make sound decisions.
• Ability to perform duties under frequent time pressure in an interruptive environment.
• Knowledge of Alcohol Beverage Control regulations, Health Department requirements, and applicable OSHA standards.
• Ability to work an irregular schedule due to a broad variety of tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to perform all essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in both office and kitchen environments.
• Ability to work in a casino environment with exposure to smoke, bright lights, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to work in a high‑rise hotel environment.
• Compliance with all company policies, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Kitchen Manager and ensure successful performance of assigned duties.
• Supervise and support all cooks and kitchen workers while maintaining collaborative relationships and alignment with Restaurant Managers and Supervisors.
• Assist and advise other departments and company personnel as needed to ensure the success of the Food and Beverage department and the company.
• Develop, manage, and implement kitchen budgets including food cost of sales and kitchen labor costs while meeting Health Department guidelines.
• Train kitchen personnel in safe operating procedures for all equipment, utensils, and machinery.
• Establish maintenance schedules for equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
• Delegate authority and assign responsibilities appropriately.
• Develop and support kitchen staff through training and coaching.
• Train kitchen personnel to prepare food that retains maximum nutrients and meets special dietary requests including low-fat, low sodium, vegetarian, and low‑calorie meals.
• Control food costs and establish purchasing specifications, storeroom requisition systems, product storage standards, portion control, and waste control.
• Manage programs and processes to control and reduce lost time injuries.
• Ensure the safety and security of all employees. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding financial data, company policies, and procedures.
• Provide oral and written reports to the Director of Food and Beverage as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned. Demonstrate effective management abilities in kitchen operations.
• Maintain positive interpersonal working relationships with all personnel.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
• Assume responsibility for kitchen performance and operational success.
• Effectively manage and develop staff. Complete assigned duties, paperwork, and reports accurately and in a timely manner.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Job description

Caesars Entertainment Corporation in Colorado seeks a Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, and ensure culinary standards across restaurant outlets. Reporting to the Kitchen Manager, this hands-on culinary leader balances oversight with active food production to ensure service excellence.

Three to five years of experience as a chef de cuisine or sous chef and a gaming license are preferred. Flexibility for irregular casino schedules, including long hours, is required.