Outlet Sous Chef

Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, supervise culinary teams, and drive menu development for high-profile events and daily service. The role emphasizes quality, cost control, and compliance with health standards in a vibrant gaming resort environment.

Ideal candidates will have at least five years as a Sous Chef in a 4- or 5-star setting, with supervisory experience and a strong focus on guest satisfaction and staff development.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary degree or certified program preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• At least 5 years as Sous Chef in a 4- or 5-star establishment with large conferences and banquets.

Aufgaben

• Create an atmosphere that encourages guests to choose Hard Rock Cincinnati and mentor staff to deliver superior service.
• Hire, train, motivate, evaluate and supervise staff to meet objectives.
• Oversee all Hard Rock Cincinnati food outlets and kitchen personnel.
• Align with vision, standards, budget to supervise department effectively.
• Establish training procedures to ensure superior guest service.
• Plan menus considering conditions, popularity of dishes, holidays.
• Check food prep methods, portion sizes, and garnishing by tasting.
• Procure supplies and kitchen equipment from approved suppliers; approve quality of foods received.
• Ensure proper storage and health compliance; coordinate with Purchasing for quality products.
• Consult with catering sales manager and clients to tailor special menus.
• Monitor food cost variances and adjust pricing for net profit.
• Meet budget guidelines for food cost, labor cost and miscellaneous costs.
• Attend meetings and complete follow-up as assigned.
• Perform work regularly and predictably.
• Other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Staff supervision

Menu planning

Food preparation

Budgeting

Vendor management

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree or certified food service program

Jobbeschreibung

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description

The incumbent in this position is responsible for planning meals, procurement of food supplies and kitchen equipment, production of meals, supervising and coordinating the work of the kitchen personnel, and keeping with all Hard Rock Cincinnati quality standards. This role is responsible for enhancing the food product that is presented to guests, making changes to respond to marketplace and guest needs and recommending changes in food product as a result of market research.

Responsibilities

• Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock Cincinnati their choice for gaming entertainment; responsible for actively building and retaining guest relations and acts as a mentor to team members in order to provide superior guest service.
• Hires, trains, motivates, evaluates, and supervises staff in order to ensure that employees receive adequate guidance and resources to accomplish established objectives.
• Supervises all Hard Rock Cincinnati food outlets, and kitchen personnel.
• Understands vision and department objectives, standards, guidelines, and budget to achieve effective supervision of department.
• Establishes and maintains training and development procedures to ensure superior guest service standards are achieved.
• Plans menus considering marketing conditions, popularity of various dishes, recent menus, and religious or other holidays.
• Checks methods of food preparation and cooking, sizes of portions, and garnishing of foods by tasting.
• Procures food supplies and kitchen equipment from approved suppliers as needed, and approve the quality of foods received.
• Responsible for storage of food items to ensure quality of food and compliance with health requirements. Actively involved with purchasing department to ensure high quality of food products.
• Consults with catering sales manager and clients to create, adapt, and tailor special menu.
• Responsible for tracking food cost variances and adjusting such prices to food items that will result in net profit.
• Required to meet budgetary guidelines for food cost, labor cost and miscellaneous costs.
• Attend and participate in meetings, completing follow-up as assigned.
• Perform work regularly and predictably.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

This knowledge and these abilities are typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma or equivalent, as well as a degree from a certified food service program, apprenticeship, culinary school, or equivalent. Previous supervisory experience required and 5 years’ experience as Sous Chef in a 4 star or 5 star establishment with sizeable conference and banqueting facilities.