JOB SUMMARY:

To assist the Executive Chef (Restaurant) and Chef de Cuisine with the day to day running of the department and be responsible for the outlet and overall quality of products produced.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assume responsibilities in the absence of Executive Chef (Restaurant) and Chef de Cuisine.
• Display professionalism by conducting oneself with responsibility, integrity, accountability and excellence.
• Run all aspects of daily BOH operations including but not limited to; managing staff schedules and station assignments, ordering and receiving product, preparing prep lists and instruction for the team, quality checking product during all stages of preparation, general oversight of production and service, conducting regular internal health and safety inspections, managing daily food cost and spend.
• Ensure quality food product and presentations.
• Ensure food is handled in a respectful manner and is processed and stored in accordance with SNHD regulation.
• Adhere to and enforce company policies and statutory requirements with regards to health and safety, sanitation, fire procedures and HACCP.
• Ensure safe and proper use of equipment.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is in good working order, address any equipment issues promptly.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation in and around all culinary work areas.
• Teach and develop and give support to culinary team as needed.
• Hold team members accountable on a fair and consistent basis.
• Support and foster a caring work environment.
• Work with General Manager and front of house staff to ensure a positive guest experience.
• Maintain food cost, labor cost, supply cost, and other controllable expenses within budget guidelines.
• Minimize waste and spoilage by monitoring occupancy forecasts.
• Maintain high standards of appearance and good personal hygiene.
• Be willing to undertake additional duties and responsibilities of work outside the normal daily/weekly routine but within the overall scope of the position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years of cooking experience preferred
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Culinary school or apprenticeship preferred
• Must have experience operating in a similar role for minimum of 1 year
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high volume environment
• Experience and proven track record within the 5-star framework of deluxe hotels or reputable free-standing restaurants

OTHER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• ServSafe Certified
• Knowledge, understanding, and compliance of policies and procedures, job descriptions, daily memorandums, statutory requirements regarding health and safety, sanitation, proper chemical usage, fire procedures, and HACCP
• Knowledge of all kitchen equipment operations
• Ability to read, write, and understand English
• Ability to perform basic/intermediate math skills
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with management, staff, and guests
• License Certificate: Food Safety Employee Training required and Food Handler's Card

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Able to manage team of up to 100 managers and supervisors and 600 hourly employees
• Passionate approach to streamline operational procedures and increase productivity of department
• Excellent communication and administration skills
• Applies best industry best practices
• Ability to maintain and further develop the standards set by Caesars Entertainment
• Must possess a wealth of experience and in-depth knowledge of up-to date culinary trends
• Must demonstrate culinary creativity
• Emphasis on creative thinking, problem solving, and consistently well executed food product
• Must be aware of market trends and latest developments in international cuisine and pastry
• Knowledge of all kitchen equipment operations.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with management, staff, and guests
• Knowledge, understanding, and compliance of policies and procedures, job descriptions, daily memorandums, chemical labels, and other instructions
• Requires mobility.
• Ability to grasp, lift, move, or push goods on cart/truck weighing a maximum of 100 pounds
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Sense of smell, taste, touch, and sound
• Eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity
• Ability to distinguish letters, symbols, and colors
• Normal vision and hearing range
• Requires mobility
• Must be able to work any shift and long hours when necessary

DIRECTLY SUPERVISES (PLEASE LIST POSITION TITLES):

• Chef Tournants
• Cooks

Caesars Entertainment is the world's most geographically diversified casino-entertainment company. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada, more than 75 years ago, Caesars has grown into a family of affiliated resort casinos on four continents. Caesars-affiliated casino resorts operate primarily under the Harrah's®, Caesars® and Horseshoe® brand names. Affiliates of Caesars also own the World Series of Poker® and the London Clubs International family of casinos. The Caesars Entertainment family's success is a result of an unblinking focus of building loyalty and value with guests through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership. Caesars and its affiliates are committed to environmental sustainability and energy conservation and recognize the importance of being a responsible steward of the environment.

Team members of the Caesars family of resort casinos are driven by our Mission, Vision, and Values. We take great pride in living our values Integrity, Service with Passion, Celebrating Success, Diversity, Caring Culture, and Ownership every day. Our mission "We inspire grown-ups to play" fuels our passion for an exciting guest experience and a rewarding career. If you have the desire to create memorable experiences, personalize rewards and delight every guest, every team member every time, we invite you to explore our dynamic yet unique career opportunities.

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.

The below 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 a part of the new hire process, finalist candidates will be required to complete a drug test and background check prior to an offer being extended, except where applicable law requires that such pre-employment screening 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.