Kitchen Manager, Noodle Bar Chef

Caesars Entertainment; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on day one

Job summary

Caesars Entertainment in North Kansas City is seeking a hands-on Chef/Kitchen Manager to lead our late-night operation, overseeing culinary and cashier teams while ensuring outstanding food quality, service and team performance.

Open seven days a week and serving guests into the early morning hours, this role is ideal for a dynamic leader who thrives in a high-volume environment, enjoys working alongside their team, and can maintain excellence amid the excitement and action of a vibrant casino

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor degree in Food and Beverage or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day culinary operation in the specified outlet.
• Supervise back-of-house kitchen employees and ensure fast, clean service.
• Coach and develop staff, maintain standards, and control labor costs.
• Ensure sanitation policies and proper food storage are followed.
• Collaborate with front-of-house management to deliver high-quality guest experiences.
• Maintain staffing levels to provide high standards of service with appropriate labor hours.

Skills

Kitchen management

Staff supervision

Food safety

Culinary excellence

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor degree in Food and Beverage or related field

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

At the heart of the casino floor, the Royal Noodle Bar delivers exceptional cuisine and energetic guest experiences in a fast-paced, open-concept setting. We are seeking a hands-on Chef/Kitchen Manager to lead our late-night operation, overseeing both the culinary and cashier teams while ensuring outstanding food quality, service, and team performance. Open seven days a week and serving guests into the early morning hours, this role is ideal for a dynamic leader who thrives in a high-volume environment, enjoys working alongside their team, and can maintain excellence amid the excitement and action of a vibrant casino atmosphere. The Chef will be responsible for coaching and developing staff, driving operational standards, and creating a welcoming experience for guests and team members throughout every shift. Your days off will like fall during weekdays. In this role you will be eligible for best in class benefits on day one. In this role you an expect a typical starting salary in the $55K-$65K range.

How You Will Create the Extraordinary

Responsible for day to day culinary operation in specified outlet.

• Supervises the back of the house kitchen employees.
• Maintains proper employee/employer relations, recognition, evaluating performance and administration of discipline.
• Ensures fast clean service of all menu items as well as consistency.
• Controls food production to include proper cooking methods, cooking time and temperature.
• Ensures sanitation policies and storage of prepared foods are followed.
• Ensures that the proper levels of food are prepared based on forecasted needs and ensures their prompt delivery.
• Ensures that the minimum level of labor is used to perform the required level of production.
• Completes the required daily financial tools and reports.
• Wears gaming license, name tag and hair restraint.
• Maintains a sanitary, neat, clean, organized, safe and comfortable work environment where talents, skills and trade practices are exchanged, practiced and enhanced.
• Communicates and cooperates with the front of the house management team.
• Enforces all regulatory, internal controls, policies and procedures.

Administers the overall activities of the restaurant operation on assigned shift.

Establishes and administers training programs within the assigned restaurants.

Counsels, guides and instructs personnel in the proper performance of their duties.

Assists in the maintenance and development of procedures for ‘food service and inspects menu items for maximum customer satisfaction.

Supervises staff on shift and ensures proper staffing levels in order to provide high standards of service with minimum labor hours.

Monitors appearance of food served and communicates deviations from standard.

Prepares and, coordinates the periodical performance reviews (90 days, annuals, etc.) of assigned personnel.

Service standards used to measure success include, turnover rate, high staff morale, labor cost in line with budget and cleanliness of restaurant.

• Ensure team members to clean their areas as they perform their duties and assist with cleaning in other areas.

What You Will Need

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor degree in Food and Beverage or related field, preferred.
• Five years of experience in the restaurant industry including 2-3 years as a supervisor.

Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business.

Must be 21 years of age.

Must be able to obtain Missouri Gaming License.

• Must pass background check
• Must be able to work any day of the week and any shift, including holidays and weekends.
• Must have excellent customer service, communication, and supervisory skills.
• Knowledgeable in data entry, read and interpret output from a computer
• Must be able to train, follow and execute training manuals; have proven performance in implementing and maintaining food production operational standards.
• Must have knowledge of kitchen/restaurant sanitation, operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Must be able to work any day of the week and any shift, including holidays and weekends.
• Must be able to work independently along with a team mentality.
• Must be able to bend, twist, turn, push and pull, as well as lift and carry above/below the shoulders a minimum of 25 lbs or more.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time or entire shift.
• Must be able to work at a fast pace and in stressful situations.
• Is able to tolerate areas containing second-hand smoke, high noise levels, bright lights and dust.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be able to maneuver around office areas, effectively work in high traffic areas and responds to visual and aural cues.
• Mathematical abilities including addition and subtraction/accurate record keeping strongly required.
• Must have the dexterity to grip and work necessary items (chips, 10 key adding machine, money bags, computers, money, etc.).
• Must be able to work independently and with a team.
• Able to assist with cooking using industry and property standard techniques, procedures and equipment.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time and/or entire shift.
• Flexibility in fingers and hands to utilize kitchen/restaurant equipment, bottles/glasses/knives/, etc.
• Responds to visual and aural cues while adapting to extreme temperature changes.
• Mathematical abilities including addition and subtraction required.
• Familiar with all phases and operations of the kitchen and able to have a sense of urgency and react to changing business demands express excellent communication skills.

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 87535
• Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Harrah's North Kansas City (On-site)