Room Chef-Cafe Central

Caesars Entertainment•Reno, NV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, ensuring it runs profitably in line with the annual budget. This role requires a strong commitment to meeting the needs of guests, staff, and the professional standards of the kitchen. The Room Chef ensures high food quality and guest satisfaction.

Requirements

Knowledge of use, cleaning, and breakdown of equipment.
Ability to maintain a consistent work speed under normal conditions.
Ability to maintain working relationships with coworkers.
Must be creative, innovative, and assertive.
Must be able to maintain a high level of professionalism.
Excellent knowledge of Line Cook positions.
Must be able to work all positions in the kitchen.
Ability to follow standardized recipes as well as improvise.
Knowledge of various preparation methods.
Excellent knowledge of plate presentation.
Awareness of waste control.
Knowledge of all kitchen equipment and utensils.
Knowledge of proper product rotation procedures.
Must be able to read, write, and verbally communicate effectively in English.
Current Serve-Safe certification.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Mobility to include bending, reaching, prolonged standing and walking, accessing and lifting items from floor level to six feet high.
Normal sense of smell, touch, sound, and vision range.
Eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity.
Good working knowledge of computer software to include MS Word, Excel.
Must have minimum 5 years experience in a high volume, 24-hour restaurant with emphasis in breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Have a working knowledge of Chinese cuisine.
Must be willing to work varied shifts and schedules.
Ability to provide internal/external guests with service excellence.
Excellent communication skills and observation skills.
Easygoing demeanor to ensure a fun and safe environment for guests.
Above average speech – both speaking and reading/writing English.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Work requires schedule flexibility which may include days off, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

General office experience preferred.
Always challenge staff with culinary ideas and industry trends.

Responsibilities

Monitor, train, and develop employee skills.
Monitor production and quality levels of all food products, both incoming and outgoing.
Maintain a proper sanitation environment, including the proper use, cleaning, and handling of all equipment and products.
Maintain open and daily communication with staff and management.
Assist the Executive Chef and other Restaurant Chefs as needed.
Develop and implement ongoing education programs for sanitation and safety.
Plan meals based on implemented menus.
Research and development for menus and recipes.
Responsible for food preparation.
Inspect all shift employees for adherence to dress code, sanitation, and work habits.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members and guests.
Supervise and instruct others, follow instructions, influence others, meet time requirements, work precisely, and problem solve using independent judgment and decision-making skills.
Check all storage areas daily, communicating any problems in food storage, receiving, handling, and temperature control.
Conduct inventory and place food orders as needed.
Uphold sanitation guidelines as set by Washoe County Health Dept.
Maintain food quality, sanitation, safety, and hygiene.
Exemplify core values, family-style service, mission, and vision.
Exemplify DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) culture.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.