Vietnamese Cuisine Sous Chef: Lead Authentic Dishes

Caesars Entertainment; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Caesars Entertainment is seeking a Vietnamese Cuisine Sous Chef to oversee all aspects of Vietnamese culinary operations, including menu execution, food quality, kitchen supervision, inventory management, and team development. This role ensures authentic flavors and techniques meet high standards of food safety, sanitation, and guest satisfaction.

You will supervise daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced casino environment, train staff in Vietnamese cooking methods, collaborate on menu

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of culinary experience in Vietnamese cuisine.
• At least 1-2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a restaurant, hotel, casino, or high-volume food service operation.
• Experience with traditional Vietnamese cooking methods, ingredients, and menu development.
• Extensive knowledge of Vietnamese culinary traditions, ingredients, and regional specialties.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain high standards of quality and guest service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, preparing, and executing Vietnamese menu offerings.
• Supervise daily kitchen operations and ensure efficient food production during all service periods.
• Prepare and oversee traditional Vietnamese dishes, including soups, noodle dishes, grilled specialties, seafood, rice dishes, sauces, and regional specialties.
• Maintain authenticity, consistency, and presentation standards for all menu items.
• Train, coach, and mentor kitchen staff in Vietnamese cooking techniques, recipes, and food presentation.
• Monitor food preparation and cooking processes to ensure quality and freshness.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory control of food and kitchen supplies.
• Collaborate with management on menu development, seasonal specials, and recipe standardization.
• Schedule and assign work duties to kitchen team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vietnamese cuisine

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Menu development

Team training

Communication

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Caesars Entertainment is seeking a Vietnamese Cuisine Sous Chef to oversee all aspects of Vietnamese culinary operations, including menu execution, food quality, kitchen supervision, inventory management, and team development. This role ensures authentic flavors and techniques meet high standards of food safety, sanitation, and guest satisfaction.

You will supervise daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced casino environment, train staff in Vietnamese cooking methods, collaborate on menu