Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen & Culinary Excellence

100 Hard Rock Int'l USA, Inc; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock International in Las Vegas seeks an experienced Sous Chef to join our cafe leadership team. You will be second in command to the Kitchen Manager and Executive Chef, ensuring culinary standards are met with speed and quality.

You will support senior leadership in upholding brand values, assist in designing all food orders, and mentor a high-performing hourly team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in the hospitality industry inclusive of restaurant culinary.
• Possess all local food management and safety SKILLS.
• Ability to learn and bring "out of the box" ideas to their team.
• Genuine enthusiasm and aptitude for food.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of business acumen and common sense.
• Demonstrates strong problem solving skills through ability to diagnose and implement solutions.
• Must possess strong communication and listening skills, excellent speaking, reading and writing.
• Comprehend and use technical or professional language to communicate complex ideas.
• Ability to effectively pitch and present information in one-on-one and group situations.
• Multiple language abilities a plus, fluency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as second in command in our cafe, following the Kitchen Manager and/or Executive Chef.
• Uphold Hard Rock culinary standards; ensure the food looks good, is cooked properly, portions are correct, and served quickly.
• Support senior leadership in upholding brand standards and core values while meeting business objectives.
• Assist in the preparation and design of all food orders.
• Maintain the highest standards of hygiene, health, safety and food preparation.
• Support the team in consistent execution of systems and processes to deliver products and services to brand.
• Foster an environment of customer service with guest-first mindset.
• Fill in for the Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager when necessary.

Skills

Food safety

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Fluency in English

Business acumen

Job description

Hard Rock International in Las Vegas seeks an experienced Sous Chef to join our cafe leadership team. You will be second in command to the Kitchen Manager and Executive Chef, ensuring culinary standards are met with speed and quality.

You will support senior leadership in upholding brand values, assist in designing all food orders, and mentor a high-performing hourly team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.