Sous Chef - Employee Dining Room (EDR)

Caesars Entertainment

Baltimore (MD)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 61,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Caesars Entertainment is seeking a seasoned culinary leader to supervise the Employee Dining Room, directing daily operations and ensuring high-quality food service. You will oversee production, presentation, and portion control while supporting events and ensuring safety standards.

The role requires at least three years of leadership experience in a culinary setting, with inventory, scheduling, and cost-control responsibilities. Flexible hours in a fast-paced casino environment are expected.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum three (3) years of culinary leadership experience.
Experience supervising and developing front-line team members.
Experience with inventory control, scheduling, labor management, and food cost controls.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct daily Employee Dining Room culinary operations.
Lead food production, preparation, presentation, and portion control.
Support banquet functions, marketing events, VIP events, and special catered events.
Conduct pre-shift meetings and communicate operational priorities.
Maintain consistent food quality, cleanliness, and service standards.
Resolve operational concerns and support service recovery efforts.
Ensure compliance with company standards and food safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary leadership

Team development

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

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

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS – OPERATIONS & CULINARY LEADERSHIP

Supervise and direct daily Employee Dining Room culinary operations.
Lead food production, preparation, presentation, and portion control.
Support banquet functions, marketing events, VIP events, and special catered events.
Conduct pre-shift meetings and communicate operational priorities.
Maintain consistent food quality, cleanliness, and service standards.
Resolve operational concerns and support service recovery efforts.
Ensure compliance with company standards and food safety regulations.

TEAM LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT

Directly supervise Employee Dining Room Cooks and Employee Dining Room Attendants.
Coach, develop, and motivate team members.
Conduct training on culinary techniques, sanitation, safety, and operational procedures.
Assist with hiring, onboarding, performance management, and corrective action.
Foster teamwork, accountability, and employee engagement.

FOOD COST & INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

Monitor inventory levels, ordering, receiving, storage, and product rotation.
Conduct inventory counts and investigate variances.
Control food costs through proper portioning and waste reduction.
Ensure products are stored and handled according to regulatory standards.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Monitor labor utilization and productivity.
Assist in preparing schedules supporting business demands.
Identify opportunities to improve quality while controlling costs.
Support budget objectives and operational efficiency.

COMPLIANCE & SAFETY

Ensure compliance with health department regulations, OSHA requirements, food safety standards, and company policies.
Maintain a safe working environment.
Document incidents and operational concerns appropriately.
Support audits and inspections by regulatory agencies.

COMMUNICATION & COLLABORATION

Partner with Culinary, Banquets, Beverage, Facilities, Marketing, and Casino Operations teams.
Provide operational updates and shift summaries.
Support property-wide food and beverage initiatives.

OPERATIONAL READINESS

Conduct opening, shift, and closing inspections.
Verify adequate staffing, inventory, and equipment readiness.
Ensure EDR and event spaces are prepared for service demands.

What You Will Need

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum three (3) years of culinary leadership experience.
Experience supervising and developing front-line team members.
Experience with inventory control, scheduling, labor management, and food cost controls.

Preferred

Associate degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field.
Previous casino, hotel, resort, employee dining, institutional dining, or banquet experience.
ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent.

QUALIFICATIONS

Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
Extensive culinary knowledge and banquet production experience.
Strong organizational and decision-making abilities.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and hospitality management systems.
Ability to obtain and maintain required gaming credentials.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and move throughout kitchen operations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Fast-paced 24-hour casino and entertainment environment.
Availability for days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
Expected to work extended hours when business demands require.

Salary starting from $55,000.00 USD

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.

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