Sous Chef Hugos

Rivers Casino Des Plaines; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant is seeking a Sous Chef to coordinate kitchen operations and staff. The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree and several years of experience, capable of maintaining high standards in food quality and training kitchen staff. This role offers a chance for leadership and career advancement in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K - 4% match to 5% Team Member Contribution

$1 Daily Meals

Earn up to 18 Days of Paid Time Off Your First Year

Free Shuttle from Rosemont's Blue Line Station

Free Parking On-Site

Rivers Casino Scholarship Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Fitness/Gym Reimbursement

Leadership Training & Career Advancement Programs

Qualifications

• 5-6 years related experience preferred.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Versatile and flexible with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily kitchen operations and coordinates staff activities.
• Ensures quality and consistency in food preparation and presentation.
• Maintains cleanliness and follows health regulations.

Skills

Food preparation techniques

Supervising and motivating

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of a recognized culinary school

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Position Summary

The Sous Chef oversees and coordinates daily activities and operations of cooks and other employees engaged in preparing and cooking food products; maintains the quality, presentation, professional attitude, and sanitation of the kitchen.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Train and develop kitchen staff; traincooks/kitchen staff in the importance of consistency in preparation and presentation.

Ensure that level of quality, portion control, and plate presentation is adhered to consistently.Monitor and maintainline plating and quality.

Prepare a variety of cuisine utilizing skill and creativity.

Coordinatewith wait staff to ensure guest expectations are met or exceeded.Assistwith inventory management, maintaining information in computer databases and other standardized reports as needed.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen; ensure all sanitation procedures are being followed; ensure adherence to all health and safety regulations and procedures.Assist/executive chef as needed.

Skillfully utilizes hand tools or machines required, reads recipes, measures, cuts, and otherwise works on materials with great precision.

Establish procedures, prepares and coordinates schedules, and expedites workflow. Assist with hiring, training, motivating, disciplining and rewarding kitchen staff.Ensure all necessary reports and forms are completed daily.

Possess and maintain through understanding of industry and stays abreast of industry trends; communicate/incorporate information to assure kitchen remains current.

May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

Graduate of a recognized culinary school and five to six years related experience is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

Must possess thorough knowledge of all food preparation techniques and styles. Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating subordinates. Commitment to excellence, high standards, and good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions. Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm. Must possess acute attention to detail. Professional appearance and demeanor with the willingness to be a spokesperson for the restaurant. Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.

• Perks that Work!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401K - 4% match to 5% Team Member Contribution
• $1 Daily Meals
• Earn up to 18 Days of Paid Time Off Your First Year
• Free Shuttle from Rosemont's Blue Line Station
• Free Parking On-Site
• Rivers Casino Scholarship Program for Team Members and their Children/Grandchildren
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness/Gym Reimbursement
• Community Volunteer Opportunities
• Leadership Training & Career Advancement Programs
• Team Member Exclusive Discounts

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Restaurants

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