Sous Chef / Chef Tournant

Join our team of culinary and service professionals for a new restaurant in Luxury Casino downtown strip area. We are looking for candidates who possess initiative, dedication and a true passion for both hospitality and fine cuisine. Strong communication skills and a professional appearance are a must. This will be an environment committed to the ongoing education and investment in our staff as we build an exceptional restaurant together. This position requires candidates to have a US work permit. Please do not apply if you are not legally able to work in the United States. The Chefs and Master Cooks will maintain a safe, orderly and sanitized work environment and will demonstrate this by example, using proper food handling techniques. Will assist in all ordering, oversee creative menu planning and food preparation, supervise and train all culinary staff, as well as maintain food and labor costs while maximizing guest satisfaction. Recognizes superior quality, seasonal products, unique presentations and flavor.

Ideal candidates must possess the following qualifications:
- A firm understanding of all aspects of a top kitchen operation
- Able to execute and prepare a large volume of meals at one time and work
well under pressure
- Must be energetic and enthusiastic and possess strong communication and
organizational skills
- Able to effectively manage and motivate a diverse staff
- Able to select and develop recipes as well as standardize recipes to
ensure consistent food quality
- Establish presentation techniques and maintain quality standards

Job Profile: Position: Chef Tournant / Sous Chef
Start Date: ASAP
Job Category: Restaurant - Upscale
Job Type: Full-time
 

Charles Wilson
Executive Chef
Caesars Palace Las Vegas

702-715-1732

Must have excellent attention to detail and quality, excellent plate presentation and cost control skills.

Must be hands on motivator with excellent guest service skills.
Must have high volume upscale experience running numerous parties at the same time. Great opportunity!
Accountable for overall success of the daily kitchen operations. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions.
Works to continually improve guest and associate satisfaction while maximizing the financial performance in all areas of responsibility.
Supervises all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced.
Responsible for guiding and developing staff including direct reports. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved.
Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the food preparation staff and managing all food related catering functions.
Accountable for coordinating menus, purchasing, scheduling, food preparation and plating for catering events.
The individual is responsible for delivering a consistent, high quality product with an appetizing presentation.
Works to continually improve guest and associate satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget.
Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved.
Demonstrating Leadership - Utilizing interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
Exceeding Customer Expectations - Providing services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
Developing and Building Teams - Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Achieving/Exceeding Goals - Achieving and exceeding goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
Coaching and Developing Others - Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Improving Service - Improving service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
Managing Control Procedures for Purchasing/Receiving areas - Developing and implementing guidelines and control procedures for purchasing and receiving areas.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates - Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Supervising Associates - Supervising and managing associates. Managing all day-to-day operations.
Understanding associate positions well enough to perform duties in associates' absence.
Modeling Appropriate Behaviors - Serving as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Communicating, Monitoring, and Ensuring Safety Standards - Communicating the importance of safety procedures, detailing procedure codes, ensuring associate understanding of safety codes, monitoring processes and procedures related to safety.
Managing Daily Operations of the Area or Department - Managing day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
Training and Teaching Others - Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.