Room Chef-Cafe Central

Caesars Entertainment; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Caesars Entertainment is seeking a seasoned kitchen professional to manage day-to-day operations in a high-volume, 24-hour restaurant in Reno. The role emphasizes profitability, food quality, guest satisfaction, and staff development.

The candidate will supervise cooks, ensure sanitation, read budgets, and lead safety education while fitting into a dynamic team focused on exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a high-volume, 24-hour restaurant.
• Working knowledge of Chinese cuisine.
• Must read, write, and verbally communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, train and develop employee skills.
• Monitor production and quality levels of all food products.
• Maintain proper sanitation environment for equipment and products.
• Maintain open and daily communication with staff and management.
• Assist the Executive Chef and other Restaurant Chefs as needed.
• Develop and implement ongoing education programs for sanitation and safety.
• Plan meals based on implemented menus.
• Research and development for menus and recipes.
• Read budgets and financial spreadsheets.
• Inspect shift employees for dress code, sanitation, and work habits.
• Establish and maintain relationships with team members and guests.
• Supervise and instruct others; manage time and decisions.
• Check storage areas daily and report issues in food storage and temperature control.
• Conduct inventory and place food orders as needed.
• Uphold sanitation guidelines per Washoe County Health Dept.

Skills

Line Cook

Food Safety

Team Leadership

Professionalism

Communication

Following Recipes

English Proficiency

All Kitchen Stations

Creativity

Education

High School Diploma

Serve-Safe Certification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

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

Responsible for day-to-day operation of the kitchen. Operate the kitchen in a profitable manner as outlined in the annual budget. Keep a solid commitment for guest, staff and professional needs. Ensures food quality and guest satisfaction.

How You Will Create the Extraordinary

• Monitor, train and develop employee’s skills
• Monitor production and quality levels of all food products, both incoming and outgoing
• Must maintain proper sanitation environment to include proper use, cleaning and handling of all equipment and product
• Maintain open and daily communication with staff and management
• Assist the Executive Chef and other Restaurant Chefs as needed
• Develop and implement ongoing education programs for sanitation and safety
• Plan meals based on implemented menus
• Research and development for menus and recipes
• Must be able to read budget and financial spreadsheets
• Inspect all shift employees as to adherence to dress code, sanitation, and work habits
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members and guests
• Supervise and instruct others, follow instructions, influence others, meet time requirements, work precisely, and problem solve using independent judgment and decision‑making skills
• Check all storage areas daily communicating any problems in food storage, receiving, handling, and temperature control
• Conduct inventory and place food orders as needed
• Uphold sanitation guidelines as set by Washoe County Health DeptMaintainincluding food quality, sanitation, safety, and hygiene
• Exemplify our core values, family style service, our mission and vision
• Exemplify our DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) culture
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned

What You Will Need

• Knowledge of use, cleaning, and break down of equipment
• Ability to maintain a consistent work speed under normal conditions
• Ability to maintain working relationships with coworkers
• Always challenge staff with culinary ideas and industry trends
• Must be creative, innovative and assertive
• Must be able to maintain high level of professionalism
• Excellent knowledge of Line Cook positions
• Must be able to work all positions in the kitchen
• Ability to follow standardized recipes as well as improvise
• Knowledge of various preparation methods
• Excellent knowledge of plate presentation
• Awareness of waste control
• Knowledge of all kitchen equipment and utensils
• Knowledge of proper product rotation procedures
• Must be able to read, write, and verbally communicate effectively in English
• Knowledge of use, cleaning, and breakdown of equipment
• Current Serve‑Safe certification
• High School diploma or equivalent

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work may be performed in an area, which may be unusually noisy and crowded
• Mobility to include bending, reaching, prolonged standing and walking, accessing and lifting items from floor level to six feet high
• Normal sense of smell, touch, sound and vision range
• Eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity
• Work area is subject to variable temperatures
• May be subject to smoking environment and moderate noise
• Good working knowledge of computer software to include MS Word, Excel
• General office experience preferred
• Must have minimum 5years experience in high volume, 24 hour restaurant with emphasis in breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Have a working knowledge of Chinese cuisine. Must be willing to work varied shifts and schedules.

GUEST SERVICE (INTERNAL/EXTERNAL) STANDARDS: Employee is required to meet and deliver our core values, service standards, and family style service.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must have the ability to provide internal/ external guests with service excellence, have excellent communication skills and observation skills, and have an easygoing demeanor to ensure a fun and safe environment for our guests. Above average speech – both speaking and reading/writing English. Need excellent interpersonal skills. Work requires schedule flexibility which may include days off, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

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 89483
• Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary