Lead Sous Chef — Culinary Operations

170 815 Entertainment, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The incumbent leads the kitchen operation at Hard Rock Casino Rockford, overseeing food preparation across shifts to ensure quality and guest satisfaction. You will coordinate with front-of-house teams to meet service goals and maintain standards.

Responsibilities include hiring and training staff, maintaining kitchen procedures, budgeting and inventory control, and ensuring HACCP compliance. A strong emphasis on guest service and operational excellence is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years progressive preparation experience, or through the completion of a culinary arts degree or accredited apprenticeship.
• 4 years of progressive food preparation experience.
• At least 1 year in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation on all shifts for assigned outlet to ensure quality and guest satisfaction.
• Coordinate with front-of-house staff to achieve food service goals.
• Hire, train, motivate, evaluate, and supervise staff.

Skills

Staff supervision

Food safety

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Culinary arts degree or accredited apprenticeship

4 years progressive food preparation experience

1 year supervisory experience

Job description

The incumbent leads the kitchen operation at Hard Rock Casino Rockford, overseeing food preparation across shifts to ensure quality and guest satisfaction. You will coordinate with front-of-house teams to meet service goals and maintain standards.

Responsibilities include hiring and training staff, maintaining kitchen procedures, budgeting and inventory control, and ensuring HACCP compliance. A strong emphasis on guest service and operational excellence is required.