Executive Sous Chef Gordon Ramsay

Caesars Entertainment; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Caesars Entertainment is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead and mentor kitchen staff in a high-volume environment. You will oversee line cooks, ensure consistent preparation, plating, and cost controls while maintaining quality across menus and events.

You will develop teams, run pre-shift meetings, manage stock and equipment, and step into stations when needed, maintaining excellence in culinary execution and guest experience.

Qualifications

• English communication required, written and verbal.
• 4–5 years of culinary experience in high-volume settings.
• 4–5 years in culinary management or supervision.
• Strong leadership, organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage stations, inventory and operational demands.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching and hands-on training to cooks and prep cooks.
• Ensure recipes, portioning, plating and garnishing standards are followed.
• Support service execution, expediting and line cook assistance.
• Assist with production during shortages or peak business periods.
• Develop team through accountability, communication and teamwork.
• Lead departmental meetings, pre-shift briefings and training sessions.
• Step into stations as needed to meet operational requirements.
• Maintain strong knowledge of meat fabrication, sauces and high-volume production.
• Control waste, food cost and labor cost while maintaining quality.
• Update recipes and SOPs; contribute to new menus and events.
• Ensure stocks, sauces and foundational products are prepared properly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Organization

Staff supervision

Flexibility

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

Provide leadership, coaching, guidance, and hands-on training to cooks and prep cooks to ensure quality standards and service deadlines are consistently met.

Ensure Room Chefs, Sous Chefs, and cooks follow standardized recipes, portioning standards, plating specifications, garnishing standards, and proper line-stocking procedures.

Support and oversee service execution, including expediting and assisting line cooks as needed.

Assist with food production and kitchen operations during staffing shortages or periods of high business volume.

Develop team members by encouraging accountability, effective communication, teamwork, and positive working relationships.

Lead and participate in departmental meetings, pre-shift meetings, training sessions, and presentations as required.

Step into individual stations or assume responsibility for a station when operational needs require.

Maintain strong working knowledge of meat fabrication, soups, sauces, entrées, and high-volume food production.

Take appropriate action to control waste, food cost, and labor cost while maintaining established quality standards.

Convert, adjust, develop, and update recipes and standard operating procedures as necessary.

Assist with the development and implementation of new menus, banquet menus, special events, and VIP functions.

Ensure proper preparation and execution of stocks, sauces, and other foundational culinary products.

Perform other duties as assigned

What You Will Need

Must communicate effectively and professionally in English, both verbally and in writing.

Minimum of 4–5 years of culinary experience, preferably in a high-volume food-service operation.

Minimum of 4–5 years of culinary management or supervisory experience.

Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

Ability to manage stations, inventory, kitchen priorities, and operational demands simultaneously.

Must maintain a neat and professional appearance.

Must be flexible and available to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and special events as business needs require.

This position operates in a fast-paced, high-volume culinary environment and requires the ability to manage multiple priorities under time constraints. The Executive Sous Chef must be able to respond professionally and efficiently to operational challenges, staffing concerns, guest issues, and other sensitive situations while maintaining food quality, service standards, and team performance.

TOGETHER WE WIN
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.

DISCLAIMER
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.

ADA
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.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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 90223
• Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary