Sous Chef - Full Time - Harrah's Gulf Coast

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.

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.