Sous Chef - Sports Bar

Overview

Join to apply for the Sous Chef - ESPN Sports Bar role at Hollywood Casino Aurora. We’re changing entertainment and seek talents who thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment. This role supports senior leadership in leading the culinary team, ensuring consistent food quality, menu execution, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards. The Sous Chef plays a hands-on role in food preparation, training, and team development while contributing to an outstanding guest experience.

• Provide guidance and daily supervision to staff in the department; support and administer operational goals and monitor performance and profit objectives.
• Adhere to scheduling and coordinate with management any scheduling concerns, with attention to guest satisfaction.
• Prepare menu items as listed, follow prep lists, and ensure kitchens are stocked and ready for service.
• Support compliance with departmental budgets.
• Demonstrate superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards; ensure customer service standards are followed and address issues as they arise.
• Assist with cost control methods and procedures by monitoring portions and inventory in each restaurant.
• Assist Chef de Cuisine with administrative duties (e.g., attendance records).
• Maintain established quality assurance procedures to ensure health department and customer service standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements within area of responsibility and report potential issues to management.
• Maintain confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.

• Associates Degree (A.A.) in culinary or related field; minimum of two years culinary experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of one year supervisory experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Flexible to work all shifts including holidays, nights, weekends, and overtime as business needs dictate.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Strong mathematical skills (ratios, percentages) and ability to interpret data; ability to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with guests and staff and resolve conflicts diplomatically.

• May include staff development and training programs; rewards and recognition to maximize engagement; performance evaluations; staffing recommendations (interviewing and hiring) and scheduling; workflow management; coaching and counseling.

Starting salary: $58,000 to $63,000 annually, based on experience. Total Rewards may include wellness programs, day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, annual performance bonus, and paid time off per local policy.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Gambling Facilities and Casinos

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