Sous Chef & Culinary Coach — Elevate Brand Standards

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa is seeking a Sous Chef to serve as second-in-command in the cafe, reporting to the Kitchen Manager and/or Executive Chef. You will ensure culinary standards are met, food looks and cooks correctly, and that orders are prepared and served quickly while upholding brand values.

You will support senior leadership in building an efficient hourly team, drive guest-focused service, and maintain high hygiene and food handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist in the preparation and design of all food orders.
• Maintain the highest standards of brand, local health, safety, and food preparation hygiene
• Support the team in consistent execution of all systems and processes to consistently deliver all products and services to brand
• Support senior management in building a highly functional hourly team who share a common vision and values surrounding the overall success of the
• Foster an environment of customer service in which all team members put the guest first in every
• Execute established food standards for overall guest satisfaction that meet or exceed brand
• Ensure the highest levels of hygiene and food handling practices to deliver optimal quality of product to
• Support staff development and advancement along well-defined career
• Serve as a Culinary Learning Coach developing, implementing, and executing learning & development programs for all Heart of House employees in order to drive continuous improvement and employee
• Fill in for the Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager in planning and directing food preparation when necessary
• Possess a self-motivated approach to his/her own personal and professional growth.

Job description

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa is seeking a Sous Chef to serve as second-in-command in the cafe, reporting to the Kitchen Manager and/or Executive Chef. You will ensure culinary standards are met, food looks and cooks correctly, and that orders are prepared and served quickly while upholding brand values.

You will support senior leadership in building an efficient hourly team, drive guest-focused service, and maintain high hygiene and food handling practices.