Executive Sous Chef Lead Kitchen and Menu Innovation

Caesars Entertainment; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Caesars Entertainment in Virginia is seeking a Lead Sous Chef to establish leadership and accountability for all lead and line staff in the culinary department. Under the Executive Chef, you will ensure consistency and quality of all food items across areas.

Responsibilities include interviewing, training, staffing, scheduling, and conducting performance reviews, while ensuring sanitation and safety. Salary ranges from $50,000 to $63,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• A degree or certification from an accredited culinary arts institute, or apprenticeship certification.
• Experience in room service, continental, high-volume dining, steakhouse, and Italian cuisines.

Responsibilities

• Interview, train and select employees for the department.
• Direct and manage lead and line level employees to meet budgets and service expectations.
• Ensure menu development timelines and food quality standards are met.
• Provide coaching, performance reviews, and guidance to staff.
• Maintain sanitation, safety, and HACCP standards daily.

Skills

Leadership

Interviewing

Training

Staff management

Education

Culinary degree

Apprenticeship certification

Job description

Caesars Entertainment in Virginia is seeking a Lead Sous Chef to establish leadership and accountability for all lead and line staff in the culinary department. Under the Executive Chef, you will ensure consistency and quality of all food items across areas.

Responsibilities include interviewing, training, staffing, scheduling, and conducting performance reviews, while ensuring sanitation and safety. Salary ranges from $50,000 to $63,000 based on experience.