Lead Sous Chef – Elevate Dishes & Team Performance

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock Casino Rockford is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to oversee food preparation across shifts, ensuring quality and guest satisfaction in our food outlets. You will hire, train and supervise staff, manage budgets, monitor inventory, and uphold HACCP standards while coordinating with front-of-house operations to deliver seamless service.

Applicants should have 8 years progressive prep experience or a culinary arts degree, plus at least 1 year in a supervisory role and the ability

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years progressive preparation experience.
• 4 years progressive food preparation experience.
• At least 1 year in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation on all shifts for assigned outlet.
• Coordinate with front-of-house to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Hire, train and supervise kitchen staff.
• Monitor inventory, costs and budgets to meet targets.

Skills

Staff leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Culinary arts degree

Accredited apprenticeship

Job description

Hard Rock Casino Rockford is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to oversee food preparation across shifts, ensuring quality and guest satisfaction in our food outlets. You will hire, train and supervise staff, manage budgets, monitor inventory, and uphold HACCP standards while coordinating with front-of-house operations to deliver seamless service.

Applicants should have 8 years progressive prep experience or a culinary arts degree, plus at least 1 year in a supervisory role and the ability