Sous Chef - Café - Harrah's Socal

JOIN A TEAM THAT GOES ALL-IN ON YOU

Are you ready to join a team that embraces a Funner culture, blazes the trail, and commits to delivering Family-Style Service at every turn? Do you want to embark on an extraordinary adventure that combines learning with fun? At Harrah’s Resort Southern California, we want you to become an integral part of our vision to create spectacular worlds that immerse, inspire, and connect you. Become a part of our team and bring your Funner spirit along with you!

Two-year culinary degree preferred. Minimum of four years food preparation in high volume establishment. Ability to coordinate multiple tasks. Ability to implement strategic vision and plans into day-to-day operations. Must demonstrate supervisory skills.

Our ideal candidate:

• Two-year culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum of four years food preparation in high volume establishment.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks.
• Ability to implement strategic vision and plans into day-to-day operations.
• Must demonstrate supervisory skills.
• Must be able to obtain a San Diego County Food Handler’s Card.
• Strong leadership skills are necessary.
• Must be able to work long hours, any day of the week and any shift including weekends and holidays.

About the role:

• Supervises the preparation of food in assigned kitchen.
• Performs frequent checks of assigned food preparation areas and assist in food production when volume requires.
• Assists in the maintenance of prescribed standards for quality, quantity and appearance of food prepared in assigned food preparation area through effective guidance, counseling, and instruction of assigned personnel.
• Assign stations and breaks for subordinate personnel and directs their work activity.
• Maintains an adequate supply of food stock for the needs of assigned kitchens; controls ordering to eliminate waste; and keeps sanitary conditions at acceptable standards.
• Encourages cooperation between assigned food preparation personnel and food service personnel to insure quick and efficient service from the kitchen.
• Maintains facilities and equipment in clean and operable condition.
• Performs inspections of assigned areas as directed.
• Prepares and presents periodic performance appraisals of assigned personnel and recommends promotions of wage increases to Specialty Chef.
• Counsels, coaches, guides, and develops assigned personnel in the performance of their duties.
• Provides for safety and security.
• Handles employees' complaints or grievances.
• Recommends disciplinary action or disciplines employees.
• Supervises and monitors workload of their direct reports.
• Monitors legal compliance with federal, state, and gaming laws.

A few more things:

• Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the kitchen and food service areas.
• Must be able to tolerate areas with high, humid temperatures in excess of 115 degrees.
• Must be able to tolerate chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing kitchen areas.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds and be able to push and pull up to 100 pounds in a cart.
• Must be able to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, and stack.
• Must be able to work at a fast pace and in stressful situations.
• Must be able to tolerate areas containing varying noise levels, illumination, crowds, and air quality including secondhand smoke.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English and be able to conduct conversations with peers in a distinctive and persuasive manner.

Salary: Starting at $65k per year, depending on experience

The above is a minimal description of duties and responsibilities. Other work requirements may be necessary and assigned as the business needs evolve or change. Harrah’s Resort Southern California reserves the right to make changes to this job description whenever necessary.

Harrah’s Resort Southern California is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.

Preference is given to qualified Rincon tribal members and members of other federally recognized tribes.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Café
• Casual dining restaurant
• Resort

Work Location: In person