Chef Tournant-Michelin Star Guy Savoy (Caesars Palace LV)

Caesars Entertainment•Las Vegas, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chef Tournant assists the Senior Chef Tournant and Chef de Cuisine with the department’s day-to-day operations and is responsible for the outlet and the overall quality of products produced. The role may assume the responsibilities of the Chef de Cuisine and Senior Chef Tournant in their absence and oversees daily back-of-house operations, including staffing, ordering, preparation, production, service, food safety, and cost control. The Chef Tournant supports and develops the culinary team, maintains a clean and safe kitchen, ensures equipment is used and maintained properly, and works with the General Manager and front-of-house staff to provide a positive guest experience. The position requires culinary creativity, knowledge of current trends, and the ability to uphold Caesars Entertainment standards. The role may require any shift and long hours when necessary.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
At least 5 years of cooking experience.
At least 1 year of experience operating in a similar role.
Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Experience and a proven track record in the five-star framework of deluxe hotels or reputable independent restaurants.
Nevada Food Handler’s Certification.
ServSafe certification.
Knowledge of and compliance with policies and procedures, health and safety requirements, sanitation, chemical usage, fire procedures, and HACCP.
Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations.
Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Ability to perform basic and intermediate math skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, staff, and guests.
Ability to manage a team of up to 100 managers and supervisors and 600 hourly employees.
Excellent communication and administration skills.
Knowledge of current culinary trends and international cuisine and pastry developments; demonstrated culinary creativity and problem-solving ability.
Ability to maintain and further develop Caesars Entertainment standards and apply industry best practices.
Ability to work any shift and long hours when necessary.
Requires mobility; ability to grasp, lift, move, or push goods on a cart or truck weighing up to 100 pounds; and ability to work in confined spaces.
Sensory and motor abilities, including smell, taste, touch, hearing, eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity, distinguishing letters, symbols, and colors, and normal vision and hearing range.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Culinary school or apprenticeship preferred.

Responsibilities

Assume responsibilities in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine and Senior Chef Tournant.
Run daily back-of-house operations, including staff schedules and station assignments, ordering and receiving products, preparing prep lists and team instructions, quality checks, production and service oversight, health and safety inspections, and daily food-cost and spending management.
Ensure the quality and presentation of food products.
Ensure food is handled respectfully and processed and stored in accordance with SNHD regulations.
Adhere to and enforce company policies and statutory requirements concerning health and safety, sanitation, fire procedures, and HACCP.
Ensure safe and proper equipment use and promptly address equipment issues.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in and around culinary work areas.
Teach, develop, and support the culinary team as needed; hold team members accountable fairly and consistently.
Support and foster a caring work environment.
Work with the General Manager and front-of-house staff to ensure a positive guest experience.
Maintain food, labor, supply, and other controllable costs within budget guidelines.
Minimize waste and spoilage by monitoring occupancy forecasts.
Maintain high standards of appearance and personal hygiene.
Undertake additional duties within the overall scope of the position when required.
Streamline operational procedures and increase department productivity while maintaining and developing Caesars Entertainment standards.