Sous Chef - Coffee Bar

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The incumbent in this position is responsible for overseeing food preparation on all shifts for an assigned food outlet to ensure quality food and guest satisfaction. Coordinates with front‑of‑the‑house staff to ensure effective coordination of service in order to achieve Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana food service goals.

• Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to choose Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana for gaming entertainment; builds and retains guest relations and mentors team members in providing superior guest service.
• Hires, trains, motivates, evaluates and supervises staff to ensure adequate guidance and resources to accomplish objectives.
• Establishes and maintains training and development procedures to achieve superior guest service standards.
• Maintains department objectives, standards, guidelines and budget to ensure proper management of the department.
• Monitors food purchasing, staffing, food preparation and inventory to control costs and waste, ensuring adherence to the budget.
• Monitors and evaluates food preparation by observing cooking techniques and tasting results to ensure quality and consistency.
• Assists in developing menu changes to ensure variety and quality.
• Monitors and advises on the storage of food items to ensure quality and compliance with health requirements.
• Operates, maintains and oversees all kitchen equipment, including slicers, grinders and patty machines.
• Attends and participates in meetings, completing follow‑up as assigned.
• Performs work regularly and predictably.
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing work and public spaces.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Attend seminars when needed.

This knowledge and these abilities are typically acquired through a minimum of 8 years progressive food preparation experience, or through the completion of a culinary arts degree or accredited apprenticeship and 4 years of progressive food preparation experience with at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity.

• Must obtain and maintain all licenses/certifications per Federal, State, and Indiana Gaming Commission.
• Must successfully pass background check.
• Must successfully pass drug screening.
• Must be at least twenty‑one (21) years of age.
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends, as well as flexible shifts.

• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Standard safety and sanitation practices for food and beverage service.
• Food preparation techniques including stocks, soups, mother sauces, and all varieties of meat, poultry, game, and seafood.
• Complete understanding of kitchen operations.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, budgeting experience and understanding of financials.

• Present an image of excitement, enthusiasm, and outgoing personality while maintaining a professional appearance.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed.
• Deliver programs that create a service level of excellence for internal and external guests.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of team members and outside contacts.
• Act professionally with a constantly changing internal and external environment.
• Monitor and control cash flow and security of assets.
• Link scheduling to customer flow.
• Observe and direct subordinates, monitor all activity within the dining room and inspect and maintain areas for which responsible.
• Use all tools associated with the position, including but not limited to knives, slicers and choppers.
• Review and comprehend recipes and other necessary documents.
• Inspect quality of all food items.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of team members assigned to this job. The team member understands that employment with the company is at‑will and that no express and/or implied contract of employment exists unless it is in writing and signed by the Department Head.

The team member further understands that conditions may require the company to modify this Job Description and that the company reserves the right to exercise its discretion to make such changes.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Gambling Facilities and Casinos