Chef Tournant-Hell's Kitchen (Caesars Palace LV)

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibilities in the absence of Chef de Cuisine and Senior Chef Tournant.
• Display professionalism by conducting oneself with responsibility, integrity, accountability and excellence.
• Run all aspects of daily BOH operations including but not limited to; managing staff schedules and station assignments, ordering and receiving product, preparing prep lists and instruction for the team, quality checking product during all stages of preparation, general oversight of production and service, conducting regular internal health and safety inspections, managing daily food cost and spend.
• Ensure quality food product and presentations.
• Ensure food is handled in a respectable manner and is processed and stored in accordance with SNHD regulation.
• Adhere to and enforce company policies and statutory requirements with regards to health and safety, sanitation, fire procedures and HACCP.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation in and around all culinary work areas.
• Teach and develop and give support to culinary team as needed.
• Hold team members accountable on a fair and consistent basis.
• Support and foster a caring work environment.
• Work with General Manager and front of house staff to ensure a positive guest experience.
• Maintain food cost, labor cost, supply cost, and other controllable expenses within budget guidelines.
• Minimize waste and spoilage by monitoring occupancy forecasts.
• Maintain high standards of appearance and good personal hygiene.
• Be willing to undertake additional duties and responsibilities of work outside the normal daily/weekly routine but within the overall scope of the position.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Minimum of 5 years of cooking experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Culinary school or apprenticeship preferred.
• Must have experience operating in a similar role for minimum of 1 year.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Experience and proven track record within the 5-star framework of deluxe hotels or reputable free-standing restaurants.
• ServSafe Certified.
• Knowledge, understanding, and compliance of policies and procedures, job descriptions, daily memorandums, statutory requirements regarding health and safety, sanitation, proper chemical usage, fire procedures, and HACCP.
• Knowledge of all kitchen equipment operations.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to perform basic/intermediate math skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with management, staff, and guests.
• Licenses/Certificates: Food Safety Employee Training required and Food Handler’s Card.

About the role

• This world renowned resort indulges our guests with 25 unique restaurants and cafes, over 3,000 rooms, 4.5 acres of pools and gardens and a 50,000 square foot spa.
• If you have a passion for delivering personalized service in an exclusive setting, Caesars Palace is the place for you to start your career.