SOUS CHEF - HARD ROCK CAFE

Hard Rock International (USA), Inc. • Bristol, VA

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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 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.
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends, as well as flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees