Job Description Essential Job Functions: - The Sous Chef must maintain the consistency of the preparation of food and eliminate any food problems that may arise in any outlet at Harrahs.
- Sets an example for all kitchen employees, such as neat and clean appearance and a positive mental attitude toward fellow employees.
- Stays on top of the staff to ensure quality of food being prepared for customers.
- Constantly upgrade his knowledge and educations in order to be competitive and must take pride in everything he does.
- Must be able to resolve any problem or issues that arise within the staff.
- Abides by Harrah's standard policies and procedures at all times.
- Sanitation of cooking areas must be kept up, and the Sous Chef assures that working area is in good working condition.
- Must have open communication with back of the house and front of house staff. Conducts periodic meetings with staff to ensure that morale is in good shape.
- Spends the majority of time interviewing, training, and selecting employees
- Conducts Performance Reviews
- Makes or recommends wage increases
- Makes or recommends promotions
- Provides for safety and security
- Handles employees' complaints or grievances
- Recommends disciplinary action or disciplines employees
- Plans work
- Supervises and monitors work
- Monitors legal compliance with federal, state, and gaming laws
Qualifications :
- High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
- Three years of apprenticeship and technical training in food preparation.
- Must be energetic, very outgoing and enthusiastic.
- Prior experience in supervising large work units with multiple areas of responsibility, history of developing employees is required.
- Excellent interpersonal, customer service, financial analysis, communication, team building, problem solving and strategic thinking skills required.
- Must have neat appearance with good personal hygiene.
- Must be able to get along with co-workers and work as a team.
Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands: - Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English fluently.
- Visual range must include near and far distances.
- Auditory range must include immediate environment.
- Must be able to move about property and kitchen areas easily.
- Dexterity to use knives and other hand-held instruments as well as food preparation equipment required.
- Must be able to coordinate multiple tasks at once.
- Must be able to implement strategic vision and plan day to day operation.
- Must be able to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures.
- Must be able to handle high stress in the work environment and turn stress into high energy.
- Ability to lift 50 to 60 lbs.
Harrah's reserves the right to make changes to this job description whenever necessary.