Executive Chef — Signature Dining & VIP Events

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Job summary

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead a signature dining restaurant’s back-of-house operations. You will motivate staff, enforce standards, and partner with the culinary leadership to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

The role requires a strong background in high-volume restaurants, cost control, and staff development, along with excellent communication with front-of-house teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a high end Sous Chef or restaurant Chef preferred.
• 2-year culinary arts degree required.
• High-volume wok experience.
• Ability to analyze Food and Beverage data.
• Proven ability to reduce food costs.
• Strong administrative and computer skills.
• Ability to deliver a high level of service to guests.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and develop a culinary team.
• Interface effectively with FOH staff.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit conduct per Gaming Commission regulations and Seminole Tribe policies.
• Ensure responsible gaming and alcohol service, notify management of concerns.
• Align actions with the Company’s Mission and Values.
• Notify management or Ethics Hotline of any ethical concerns.
• Identify business needs and implement cost-saving or revenue-generating solutions.
• Lead development and administration of restaurant controls for profitability.
• Drive menu changes based on reviews and guest feedback.
• Develop menus with the chef to stay current with industry trends.
• Support casino VIP guest dining and special events with exceptional offerings.
• Institute cost control procedures and manage inventories and standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Food cost reduction

Data analysis

Communication skills

Menu development

FOH liaison

Education

Culinary arts degree

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead a signature dining restaurant’s back-of-house operations. You will motivate staff, enforce standards, and partner with the culinary leadership to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

The role requires a strong background in high-volume restaurants, cost control, and staff development, along with excellent communication with front-of-house teams.