Sous Chef- Brew Brothers

Sparks, NV, USA|

Job Overview

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Paid holidays

Job Description

Caesars Entertainment is a renowned and leading global hospitality and entertainment company known for its iconic resorts and casinos. With a mission to "Create the Extraordinary," Caesars provides people with exceptional possibilities and places to enjoy fun, entertainment, and unforgettable experiences. The company is rooted in a culture that emphasizes its core values: "Blaze the Trail," "Together We Win," and "All-In on Service." These values foster a collaborative environment where teamwork, professionalism, and excellence are paramount. Caesars Entertainment also prioritizes corporate social responsibility through its People Planet Play framework, which focuses on economic development, supporting team member wellbeing, and contributing positively to the communities in which it operates. This commitment to sustainability and social equity enhances the company's mission to deliver world-class experiences to guests and a rewarding workplace for employees.

Within the Caesars Entertainment team, the Sous Chef position holds significant responsibility as a senior hourly culinary role. The Sous Chef plays a crucial role in kitchen operations by leading line execution, maintaining station excellence, and supporting efficient service flow. This position involves hands-on production and station leadership, requiring the Sous Chef to not only cook but also coach line cooks during service. As the next in command after the Assistant Room Chef, the Sous Chef must be versatile, stepping in to cover breaks, vacations, changeovers, and callouts, particularly during busy service times or volume surges. A high level of culinary expertise and professionalism is expected, including superior knife skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety, sanitation, and quality.

The role demands strong communication skills to maintain daily openness with staff and management, along with the ability to lead and develop culinary team members. The Sous Chef is also tasked with ensuring the proper use, cleaning, and handling of all kitchen equipment while adhering to strict sanitation guidelines in line with county health regulations. This leadership role requires excellent organizational skills to manage station setup and breakdown and to ensure consistency and speed during service. The Sous Chef embodies Caesars Entertainment's values and culture by exemplifying dedication, family-style service, diversity, inclusion, and equity. In this challenging and dynamic role, the Sous Chef is integral to creating the extraordinary experiences that Caesars Entertainment is known for, making this an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals seeking to grow their careers in a prestigious hospitality company.

Job Requirements

Must be able to read, write, and verbally communicate effectively in English
Follow established company policies and procedures
Must think on their feet and make quick decisions
Lead assigned stations or shifts to ensure timely, accurate execution
Support onboarding and cross-training of hourly culinary staff
Maintain proper use, cleaning, and handling of all kitchen equipment
Ensure station setup, breakdown, and cleanliness standards are met
Responsible for maintaining sanitation and safety as set by Washoe County Health Department Guidelines
Utilize proper hand washing techniques
Must be able to push, pull and lift/carry 50 pounds unassisted
Must be able to work overhead
Must be able to tolerate repetitious hand/arm/wrist movements
Must be able to stand and walk for most of the shift
Must have the ability to shift back and forth between 2 or more activities in a timely manner and the ability to complete each
Must be able to tolerate hot and cold temperature fluctuations

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Culinary degree and/or equivalent professional experience preferred
Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary experience across multiple stations
Prior lead or senior cook experience preferred
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff and guests
Ability to supervise and instruct others, follow instructions, influence others, meet time requirements, work precisely, and problem solve using independent judgment and decision-making skills
Ability to coach line cooks and support onboarding and cross-training of hourly culinary staff
Knowledge of all culinary departments

Job Duties

Coach line cooks on technique, timing, and organization during service
Cook at busy change overs, callouts, vacations, breaks, volume surges as needed
Assist in production and quality levels of all food products, both incoming and outgoing
Maintain proper sanitation environment including proper use, cleaning and handling of all equipment and products
Maintain open and daily communication with staff and management
Assist the Room Chefs and other Assistant Restaurant Chefs as needed
Check all storage areas daily communicating any problems in food storage, receiving, handling and temperature control
Maintain speed, organization, and consistency during service
Always maintain a high level of professionalism and strong work ethic on the line
Ensure all food safety, sanitation, and temperature standards are consistently met
Exemplify core values, family style service, mission and vision
Exemplify diversity, equity, inclusion culture
Perform other job-related duties as assigned