Caesars Entertainment

This position reports directly to the Executive Chef, and works as a team with the Restaurant Manager to deliver a high quality dining experience to all guests.. Two years prior experience as Room Chef or above in an upscale Restaurant is preferred.. Sound culinary knowledge of Continental/Steakhouse cuisine.. Join the team at the fourth largest resort property in San Diego County!. In addition, pre-employment drug testing is mandatory for any role operating a motor vehicle (Valet, Bus Drivers, Limo Drivers), Facilities and/or Engineering, Lifeguards, Pilots, Security and Surveillance roles.

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Job Description Job Summary: This position reports directly to the Executive Chef, and works as a team with the Restaurant Manager to deliver a high quality dining experience to all guests. Operates a productive, sanitary, team oriented working environment within budgeted guidelines. Qualifications: <ul> <li>Two years prior experience as Room Chef or above in an upscale Restaurant is preferred. </li> <li>Sound culinary knowledge of Continental/Steakhouse cuisine. </li> <li>Understands food cost and margins, and how to best control them. </li> <li>Strong knowledge of line of supply. </li> <li>AS-400 ordering system knowledge preferred. </li> <li>Must possess excellent people skills. </li> <li>Must have the ability to teach and motivate staff. </li> <li>Understands the concept of, and how to administer progressive discipline. </li> <li>Must be able to display an active, well organized and well-groomed appearance at all times.</li></ul> Essential Job Functions: <ul> <li>Facilitates a team structure between the front and back of the house staffs to assure that each guest has a positive experience. </li> <li>Holds a daily pre-shift meeting with culinary staff to discuss the day's business, and all other pertinent information. </li> <li>Insures the integrity of all recipes by maintaining a current recipe file and trains all employees to follow recipe specifications and procedures. </li> <li>Performs daily line checks to insure quality of line set up. </li> <li>Monitors daily labor hours scheduled and consumed. </li> <li>Adjusts to slower periods by encouraging no times and early outs. </li> <li>Verifies accuracy of sign in sheets and turns them into payroll nightly. </li> <li>Maintains budgeted food cost by adhering to recipe standards, maintaining low inventory levels in coolers and storerooms (J.I.T.), taking daily inventory of all high cost items, utilizing the cost transfer system, and evaluating the P mix daily to verify usage to items sold. </li> <li>Acknowledges superior performance and corrects negative performance issues by using the discussion planner and progressive discipline as needed. </li> <li>Maintains an active role in the training and supervision of stewards and wait staff. </li> <li>Fills out daily Culinary shift reports and forwards to the Executive Chef. </li> <li>Attends weekly Culinary Focus meeting and monthly Food and Beverage meeting. </li> <li>Trains staff on emergency procedures. </li> <li>Establishes a nightly dining room presence to solicit feed back from guests.</li> <li>Spends the majority of time interviewing, training, and selecting employees</li> <li>Conducts Performance Reviews</li> <li>Makes or recommends wage increases</li> <li>Makes or recommends promotions</li> <li>Provides for safety and security</li> <li>Handles employees' complaints or grievances</li> <li>Recommends disciplinary action or disciplines employees</li> <li>Plans work</li> <li>Supervises and monitors work</li> <li>Monitors legal compliance with federal, state, and gaming laws</li></ul> Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands: <ul> <li>Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the kitchen, restaurant, hotel, and casino. </li> <li>Must be able to conduct conversations with guests and employees and speak distinctly and persuasively with others. </li> <li>Must be able to deal effectively with diverse departments and have flexibility to work in an ever-changing work environment. </li> <li>Must be able to work in extreme hot or cold temperatures. </li> <li>Must be able to calculate numbers and solve complex problems. </li> <li>Must be able to respond to visual or aural cues. </li> <li>Must be able to react quickly to resolve problems or conflicts. </li> <li>Must be able to cook and create new, innovative and imaginative recipes. </li> <li>Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.</li></ul> $80k 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. NOTE: By providing a mobile number, you agree to receive calls/texts to your number about your application, and other opportunities that may be of interest to you. You understand that, where applicable, messages may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system and your consent to receive messages does not require you to make a purchase. About Us "Join us in our battle against boredom! Creativity, innovation and inspiration welcome!" Are you ready to take a step in the fun direction? Join the team at the fourth largest resort property in San Diego County! Why would you to want to join our team? At Harrah's Resort Southern California, making grownups smile is what we do best, which is why we stack our dream team with passionate, energetic, Funmakers. It's a place where creativity, innovation and inspiration are always welcome! We provide a funner (we are in Funner, California after all!) culture which encourages and celebrates people being the best that they can be. It's a special environment that you can't find anywhere else! Caesars Entertainment will engage in an interactive process and make reasonable accommodations, as required by law, for individuals with disabilities or to accommodate pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, or where a conflict exists between the position and an individuals' religious beliefs or practices. The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. The Company reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary. As part of the onboarding process for new hires, candidates will be required to complete a background check. In addition, pre-employment drug testing is mandatory for any role operating a motor vehicle (Valet, Bus Drivers, Limo Drivers), Facilities and/or Engineering, Lifeguards, Pilots, Security and Surveillance roles. Pre-employment screenings will be completed prior to an offer being extended, except where applicable law requires that such pre-employment screening may occur post-offer. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, national origin, sex, age over 40, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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