Sous Chef

Caesars Entertainment; Iowa; On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Caesars Entertainment seeks a Sous Chef to coordinate and direct cooks and kitchen staff for hotel and restaurant operations. You will ensure efficient service, uphold culinary standards, and maintain regulatory compliance. Starting Salary: $60,000

You will report to the Kitchen Manager, supervise kitchen personnel, manage budgets, train staff, and ensure safety and quality. This role requires experience in a fast-paced casino kitchen and adherence to health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience as a chef de cuisine or sous chef.
• Valid gaming license, Alcohol Beverage Control card, and applicable health certifications.
• Ability to analyze and interpret departmental needs and results.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Kitchen Manager and ensure successful performance of assigned duties.
• Supervise and support all cooks and kitchen workers while maintaining collaborative relationships and alignment with Restaurant Managers and Supervisors.
• Develop, manage, and implement kitchen budgets including food cost of sales and kitchen labor costs while meeting Health Department guidelines.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food service management

Team supervision

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

The Sous Chef coordinates and directs the activities, training, and performance of cooks and kitchen staff engaged in preparing and cooking food items for hotel and restaurant operations. This role ensures efficient and effective food service, maintains culinary standards, supports departmental goals, and upholds all health, safety, and regulatory requirements. Starting Salary: $60,000

How You Will Create the Extraordinary

• Report to the Kitchen Manager and ensure successful performance of assigned duties.
• Supervise and support all cooks and kitchen workers while maintaining collaborative relationships and alignment with Restaurant Managers and Supervisors.
• Assist and advise other departments and company personnel as needed to ensure the success of the Food and Beverage department and the company.
• Develop, manage, and implement kitchen budgets including food cost of sales and kitchen labor costs while meeting Health Department guidelines.
• Train kitchen personnel in safe operating procedures for all equipment, utensils, and machinery.
• Establish maintenance schedules for equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
• Delegate authority and assign responsibilities appropriately.
• Develop and support kitchen staff through training and coaching.
• Train kitchen personnel to prepare food that retains maximum nutrients and meets special dietary requests including low-fat, low sodium, vegetarian, and low-calorie meals.
• Control food costs and establish purchasing specifications, storeroom requisition systems, product storage standards, portion control, and waste control.
• Manage programs and processes to control and reduce lost time injuries. Ensure the safety and security of all employees.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding financial data, company policies, and procedures.
• Provide oral and written reports to the Director of Food and Beverage as required.
• Achieve established performance goals. Perform additional duties as assigned. Demonstrate effective management abilities in kitchen operations.
• Maintain positive interpersonal working relationships with all personnel.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
• Assume responsibility for kitchen performance and operational success.
• Effectively manage and develop staff.
• Complete assigned duties, paperwork, and reports accurately and in a timely manner.

What You Will Need

• Three to five years of experience as a chef de cuisine or sous chef.
• Valid gaming license, Alcohol Beverage Control card, and applicable health certifications.
• Ability to analyze and interpret departmental needs and results.
• Ability to solve complex problems and make sound decisions.
• Ability to perform duties under frequent time pressure in an interruptive environment.
• Knowledge of Alcohol Beverage Control regulations, Health Department requirements, and applicable OSHA standards.
• Ability to work an irregular schedule due to a broad variety of tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to perform all essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work in both office and kitchen environments.
• Ability to work in a casino environment with exposure to smoke, bright lights, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to work in a high-rise hotel environment.
• Compliance with all company policies, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements.

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 90549
• Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary