Chef Tournant - Lavazza (Horseshoe LV)

Caesars Entertainment; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Caesars Entertainment, with Horseshoe Las Vegas, invites a seasoned culinary leader to assist the Sr. Chef Tournant and Chef de Cuisine in daily operations and ensure exceptional product quality across outlets.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of cooking experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to safety, sanitation, and cost control in a fast-paced luxury setting. The role requires flexibility for long hours and shifts in a premier resort environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of cooking experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Culinary school or apprenticeship preferred.
• Must have experience operating in a similar role for minimum of 1 year.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high volume environment.
• Experience and proven track record within the 5-star framework of deluxe hotels or reputable free-standing restaurants.
• ServSafe Certified.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures regarding health and safety, sanitation, HACCP.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to perform basic/intermediate math skills.
• License Certificate: Food Safety Employee Training required and Food Handler’s Card.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibilities in the absence of Chef de Cuisine and Senior Chef Tournant.
• Display professionalism by conducting oneself with responsibility, integrity, accountability and excellence.
• Run daily BOH operations including staff schedules and station assignments, ordering and receiving product, preparing prep lists and instructions, quality checking product, overseeing production and service, and monitoring health and safety inspections.
• Ensure quality food product and presentations.
• Ensure food is handled in accordance with SNHD regulation.
• Adhere to health and safety, sanitation, fire procedures and HACCP policies.
• Ensure safe and proper use of equipment and address equipment issues promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in all culinary work areas.
• Teach and develop the culinary team; provide support as needed.
• Work with General Manager and front of house staff to ensure a positive guest experience.
• Maintain food cost, labor cost, supply cost, and other controllable expenses within budget guidelines.
• Minimize waste and spoilage by monitoring occupancy forecasts.
• Maintain high standards of appearance and personal hygiene.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Cost control

Staff management

Quality assurance

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Culinary school or apprenticeship preferred

ServSafe Certification

Food Handler’s Card

Food Safety Employee Training

Job description

WE ARE CAESARS
At Caesars Entertainment, our Mission, Vision & Values reflect our unique purpose, providing people with possibilities and places to have fun. Our Mission, Vision & Values represent a unifying and inspiring way forward, and all Team Members are expected to uphold them.
Our Mission: “Create the Extraordinary"
Our Vision: “We create spectacular worlds that immerse, inspire and connect you. We don’t perform magic; we create it with excellence.”
Our Values: “Blaze the Trail, Together We Win, All-In on Service”
Our corporate social responsibility framework, People Planet Play, represents our continuous dedication to enhancing economic development, uplifting the wellbeing of our Team Members and their families, and making positive contributions to the communities we operate in.

Job Summary

To assist the Sr. Chef Tournant and Chef de Cuisine with the day to day running of the department and be responsible for the outlet and overall quality of products produced.

How You Will Create the Extraordinary

• Assume responsibilities in the absence of Chef de Cuisine and Senior Chef Tournant.
• Display professionalism by conducting oneself with responsibility, integrity, accountability and excellence.
• Run all aspects of daily BOH operations including but not limited to; managing staff schedules and station assignments, ordering and receiving product, preparing prep lists and instruction for the team, quality checking product during all stages of preparation, general oversight of production and service, conducting regular internal health and safety inspections, managing daily food cost and spend.
• Ensure quality food product and presentations.
• Ensure food is handled in a respectful manner and is processed and stored in accordance with SNHD regulation.
• Adhere to and enforce company policies and statutory requirements with regards to health and safety, sanitation, fire procedures and HACCP.
• Ensure safe and proper use of equipment.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is in good working order, address any equipment issues promptly.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation in and around all culinary work areas.
• Teach and develop and give support to culinary team as needed.
• Hold team members accountable on a fair and consistent basis.
• Support and foster a caring work environment.
• Work with General Manager and front of house staff to ensure a positive guest experience.
• Maintain food cost, labor cost, supply cost, and other controllable expenses within budget guidelines.
• Minimize waste and spoilage by monitoring occupancy forecasts.
• Maintain high standards of appearance and good personal hygiene.
• Be willing to undertake additional duties and responsibilities of work outside the normal daily/weekly routine but within the overall scope of the position.

What You Will Need

• Minimum of 5 years of cooking experience required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Culinary school or apprenticeship preferred
• Must have experience operating in a similar role for minimum of 1 year
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high volume environment
• Experience and proven track record within the 5-star framework of deluxe hotels or reputable free-standing restaurants
• ServSafe Certified
• Knowledge, understanding, and compliance of policies and procedures, job descriptions, daily memorandums, statutory requirements regarding health and safety, sanitation, proper chemical usage, fire procedures, and HACCP
• Knowledge of all kitchen equipment operations
• Ability to read, write, and understand English
• Ability to perform basic/intermediate math skills
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with management, staff, and guests
• License Certificate: Food Safety Employee Training required and Food Handler’s Card

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to manage team of up to 100 managers and supervisors and 600 hourly employees
• Passionate approach to streamline operational procedures and increase productivity of department
• Excellent communication and administration skills
• Applies best industry best practices
• Ability to maintain and further develop the standards set by Caesars Entertainment
• Must possess a wealth of experience and in-depth knowledge of up-to date culinary trends
• Must demonstrate culinary creativity
• Emphasis on creative thinking, problem solving, and consistently well executed food product
• Must be aware of market trends and latest developments in international cuisine and pastry
• Knowledge of all kitchen equipment operations.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with management, staff, and guests
• Knowledge, understanding, and compliance of policies and procedures, job descriptions, daily memorandums, chemical labels, and other instructions
• Requires mobility.
• Ability to grasp, lift, move, or push goods on cart/truck weighing a maximum of 100 pounds
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Sense of smell, taste, touch, and sound
• Eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity
• Ability to distinguish letters, symbols, and colors
• Normal vision and hearing range
• Requires mobility
• Must be able to work any shift and long hours when necessary

About Us

For over 30 years we’ve set the standard now you can too. As a team member of Horseshoe, you will embody the spirit of Las Vegas with classic style, timeless glamour and high rolling excitement. This classic yet contemporary property is where you will entertain our guests as they enjoy 2,814 rooms, 244 suites, 6 restaurants and 1,250 slot and video poker machines. Horseshoe is the place for the smart and sophisticated to start their career.
We believe in delivering family-style service—an approach that fosters warmth, connection, and a genuine sense of belonging. Our team treats every guest and colleague with the same care and hospitality we would extend to family, creating a welcoming environment built on respect, teamwork, and personalized attention. Whether assisting customers or collaborating with coworkers, we prioritize service that is thoughtful, supportive, and rooted in genuine relationships.
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. The Company reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.
As part of the onboarding process for new hires, candidates will be required to complete a background check. In addition, pre-employment drug testing is mandatory for any role operating a motor vehicle (Valet, Bus Drivers, Limo Drivers), Facilities and/or Engineering, Lifeguards, Pilots, Security and Surveillance roles. Pre-employment screenings will be completed prior to an offer being extended, except where applicable law requires that such pre-employment screening may occur post-offer. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, national origin, sex, age over 40, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Caesars Entertainment will engage in an interactive process and make reasonable accommodations, as required by law, for individuals with disabilities or to accommodate pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, or where a conflict exists between the position and an individuals’ religious beliefs or practices.
Caesars Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Caesars Entertainment will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other protected class.

Job Info

• Job Identification 90303
• Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary