Chef Tournant

Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

WHAT YOU’LL DO The Chef Tournant is responsible for the oversight and day to day operations within the Food & Beverage department for Rio Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. This position will directly manage and provide oversight to the Assistant Chef and hourly employees. ROLE EXPECTATIONS Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Work closely with the Senior Chef Tournant to create new menus and update existing ones. Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, including food preparation and cooking, plating, and presentation. Train and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring that they follow the proper techniques, safety standards, and sanitation procedures. Manage food costs by ordering ingredients, minimizing waste, and implementing inventory control procedures. Maintain exceptional customer service at every interaction. Build and maintain strong customer relationships on behalf of Rio Las Vegas. Uphold safety and sanitation standards within all restaurants and Food and Beverage spaces. Uphold policies and procedures in areas of oversight to ensure elevated guest service standards. Ensure that all dishes are prepared and presented according to the highest standards of quality, taste, and appearance. Collaborate with other departments, such as front-of-house staff and management, to ensure seamless service and customer satisfaction. Keep up to date with industry trends, techniques, and innovations, and incorporate them into the menu and kitchen operations as appropriate. Handle administrative duties, such as scheduling, payroll, and inventory management. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment always. Engage in the financial performance and analytic metrics in all areas of oversight. Perform other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position works directly with the operational teams and oversee the F&B Assistant Chef and hourly Team Members.

Requirements

• Minimum five years of progressive culinary operations experience.
• Experience leading large teams, both in a bargaining and non-bargaining environment.
• Ability to work nights and weekends and holidays as business demands.
• Strong organizational skills, solution-driven, analytical thinker.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills which include being able to comfortably sell new ideas/strategies at all levels of the organization.
• Proactive with an attention to details.
• Able to set priorities, work schedules, and meet department deadlines.
• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• At least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state and local regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Technical knowledge of Food and Beverage management systems (Stratton Warren, Workday).

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Senior Chef Tournant to create new menus and update existing ones.
• Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, including food preparation and cooking, plating, and presentation.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring that they follow the proper techniques, safety standards, and sanitation procedures.
• Manage food costs by ordering ingredients, minimizing waste, and implementing inventory control procedures.
• Maintain exceptional customer service at every interaction.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships on behalf of Rio Las Vegas.
• Uphold safety and sanitation standards within all restaurants and Food and Beverage spaces.
• Uphold policies and procedures in areas of oversight to ensure elevated guest service standards.
• Ensure that all dishes are prepared and presented according to the highest standards of quality, taste, and appearance.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as front-of-house staff and management, to ensure seamless service and customer satisfaction.
• Keep up to date with industry trends, techniques, and innovations, and incorporate them into the menu and kitchen operations as appropriate.
• Handle administrative duties, such as scheduling, payroll, and inventory management.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment always.
• Engage in the financial performance and analytic metrics in all areas of oversight.
• Perform other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED