Outlet Sous Chef

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa•Cincinnati, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent in this position is responsible for overseeing food preparation on all shifts for an assigned food outlet to ensure quality food and guest satisfaction. Coordinates with front-of-the-house staff to ensure effective coordination of service in order to achieve Hard Rock Casino food service goals.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years progressive food preparation experience, OR completion of a culinary arts degree or accredited apprenticeship and 4 years of progressive food preparation experience with at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity.
Must obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Virginia Lottery.
Must successfully pass background check.
Must successfully pass drug screening.
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Knowledge of standard safety and sanitation practices for food and beverage service.
Knowledge of food, food product, food preparation, etc.
Knowledge of how to prepare stocks, soups, mother sauces, all varieties of meat including veal, pork, beef, lamb, poultry, game and seafood.
Complete understanding of kitchen operations.
Demonstrated organizational skills, budgeting experience and full understanding of financials.
Ability to present an image of excitement, enthusiasm, and outgoing personality, while being able to project a professional appearance.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to deliver programs which create a service level of excellence for internal and external guests.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of team members and outside contacts.
Ability to act professionally with a constantly changing internal and external environment.
Ability to monitor and control cash flow and security of assets.
Ability to link scheduling to customer flow.
Ability to observe and direct actions of subordinates monitor all activity within the dining room and to inspect and maintain areas for which responsible.
Ability to use all tools associated with the position including but not limited to knives, slicers and choppers.
Ability to review and comprehend recipes and other necessary documentation.
Ability to inspect quality of all food items.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a culinary arts degree or accredited apprenticeship

Responsibilities

Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati their choice for gaming entertainment; responsible for actively building and retaining guest relations and acts as a mentor to team members in order to provide superior guest service.
Hires, trains, motivates, evaluates and supervises staff to ensure that team members receive adequate guidance and resources to accomplish established objectives.
Establishes and maintains training and development procedures to ensure superior guest service standards are achieved.
Maintains department objectives, standards, guidelines and budget to ensure proper management of department.
Monitors food purchasing, staffing, food preparation and food inventory in order to control food and labor cost and waste, ensuring adherence to the budget.
Monitors and evaluates food preparation by observing cooking techniques and tasting results to ensure food quality and consistency according to standards.
Assists in developing menu changes to ensure variety and food quality.
Monitors and advises on storage of food items to ensure quality of food and compliance with health requirements.
Operates, maintains and oversees operation of all kitchen equipment, including, but not limited to slicers, grinders, patty machines on a daily basis.
Attend and participate in meetings, completing follow-up as assigned.
Perform work regularly and predictably.
Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing work and public spaces.
Other duties as assigned.