EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF

Hollywood, FL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Annual Bonus Opportunity

Job Description

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is the flagship casino resort of Hard Rock International, owned and operated by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. This world-class entertainment, gaming, and hospitality destination boasts a $1.5 billion expansion completed in October 2019, making it one of the most prestigious resorts in the United States. The resort offers 1,271 upscale guestrooms including 638 in the iconic Guitar Hotel, 168 in the Oasis Tower with unique swim-up suites, and 465 redesigned rooms in the Hard Rock Hotel. Guests can enjoy a variety of amenities such as a "Bora Bora" style lagoon with private cabanas and butler service, a 42,000 square-foot Rock Spa & Salon, and a 13.5-acre recreational waterpark featuring swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding. The resort also features 19 dining outlets, 20 bars and lounges, an expansive gaming floor with 3,100 slot machines, 195 table games, and a 45-table poker room. Additionally, the property provides 120,000 square feet of premier meeting and convention space including a large exhibition hall, a retail promenade, and Hard Rock Live, a state-of-the-art entertainment venue with a 7,000-person capacity showcasing top-tier entertainment acts and live events.

The role of Executive Sous Chef at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood plays a vital part in the culinary operations of this extensive resort. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Executive Sous Chef assists in planning, directing, and supervising all food preparation and cooking activities throughout the resort’s diverse restaurants and banquet facilities. The position requires a highly skilled culinary professional who can maintain the highest standards of food quality and hygiene, oversee food production teams, and ensure seamless coordination among different food production areas. The Executive Sous Chef will be responsible for managing food costs, enforcing compliance with health and safety regulations, and fostering a positive work environment that aligns with the resort’s mission and values including Communication, Integrity, Fun, Respect, Accountability, Passion, and Dedication. This leadership role also contributes to staff development through training, coaching, and mentoring, with a special focus on supporting Seminole Tribe members enrolled in the Tribal Career Development program. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, superior organizational abilities, and a commitment to delivering an exceptional guest experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Additionally, the Executive Sous Chef is required to embody professionalism and enthusiasm while upholding the highest standards of responsible gaming and alcohol service. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a world-renowned resort hospitality team that combines cultural heritage, luxury, and extraordinary entertainment experiences.

Job Requirements

Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays
Must be able to deliver a service level which creates an atmosphere that makes guests want to return
Commitment to routinely exceed position responsibilities to support organizational goals
Must present an image of excitement, enthusiasm, and outgoing personality while projecting professionalism
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Outstanding interpersonal and guest service skills
Ability to lead and mentor a diverse team
Superior organizational and time management skills

Job Qualifications

Culinary Arts degree preferred
Minimum of six years in the role of Executive Chef or Sous Chef of an outlet in a high volume, high-end operations environment or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
Excellent communication skills verbal and written
Outstanding interpersonal and guest service skills
Ability to lead and mentor a diverse team
Superior organizational and time management skills
Commitment to delivering a positive and memorable entertainment experience
Professional demeanor with enthusiasm and outgoing personality

Job Duties

Conduct themselves in accordance with all Gaming Commission regulations and Seminole Tribe of Florida departmental policies and procedures
Responsible for training and supervision of food production personnel
Coordinate activities at different food production areas as required by the Executive Chef
Monitor food costs and assist with requisition of daily food purchase orders
Ensure that the production department maintains the standards set by local and state health department codes
Directly communicate with all supervisors and line team members on daily needs, requirements and expectations
Develop department members' knowledge and skills through education, training, coaching, corrective counseling, etc.
Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring responsible gaming and responsible alcohol service by discreetly notifying appropriate management of concerns and observations
Conduct personal behavior and select, train, coach, counsel, appraise and retain direct reports who consistently perform actions and behaviors that reinforce the Company’s Mission and Values
Demonstrate commitment to assisting in the development of Seminole Tribe members participating in the Tribal Career Development program and act as a personal mentor/career advisor
Ensure prompt and discreet notification to appropriate management and/or the Ethics Hotline of any observation of illegal acts or internal ethics violations
Stay abreast of current trends and practices within area of responsibility and communicate pertinent information
Promote positive customer and public/team member relations
Maintain a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment
Perform other duties as assigned