Senior Sous Chef: Culinary Leader & Team Mentor

Hard Rock Vegas; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock Cafe Rockford is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food and guest satisfaction across all shifts. You will coordinate with front-of-house teams, hire and mentor staff, and manage budgets to control costs while maintaining safety and HACCP standards.

The role requires a culinary arts degree or accredited apprenticeship, plus extensive progressive kitchen experience and supervisory background.

Qualifications

• 8 years progressive kitchen prep experience or culinary degree
• 4 years progressive food preparation experience
• At least 1 year in a supervisory capacity
• Must obtain and maintain valid licenses/certifications per federal, state, and gaming regulations

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation on all shifts to ensure quality and guest satisfaction.
• Coordinate with front-of-house to meet service goals and guest expectations.
• Hire, train, and supervise kitchen staff to achieve objectives.
• Monitor food purchasing, inventory, and labor costs within budget and controls.
• Ensure HACCP and health regulations are met and recipes are followed.
• Develop menu changes to maintain variety and quality.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budgeting

HAACP knowledge

Food preparation

Leadership

Education

Culinary arts degree

Accredited apprenticeship

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Hard Rock Cafe Rockford is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food and guest satisfaction across all shifts. You will coordinate with front-of-house teams, hire and mentor staff, and manage budgets to control costs while maintaining safety and HACCP standards.

The role requires a culinary arts degree or accredited apprenticeship, plus extensive progressive kitchen experience and supervisory background.