Chef Tournant- Bake Shop (Caesars Palace Las Vegas)
Chef Tournant- Bake Shop (Caesars Palace Las Vegas)
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
To assist the Sr. Chef Tournant and Chef de Cuisine with the day to day running of the department and be responsible for the outlet and overall quality of products produced.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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 respectful 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.
Ensure safe and proper use of equipment.
Ensure kitchen equipment is in good working order address any equipment issues promptly.
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.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 5 years of cooking experience required
Bachelors 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
OTHER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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
License Certificate: Food Safety Employee Training required and Food Handlers Card
PHYSICAL MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
Able to manage team of up to 100 managers and supervisors and 600 hourly employees
Passionate approach to streamline operational procedures and increase productivity of department
Excellent communication and administration skills
Applies best industry best practices
Ability to maintain and further develop the standards set by Caesars Entertainment
Must possess a wealth of experience and in-depth knowledge of up-to date culinary trends
Must demonstrate culinary creativity
Emphasis on creative thinking problem solving and consistently well executed food product
Must be aware of market trends and latest developments in international cuisine and pastry
Knowledge of all kitchen equipment operations.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with management staff and guests
Knowledge understanding and compliance of policies and procedures job descriptions daily memorandums chemical labels and other instructions
Requires mobility.
Ability to grasp lift move or push goods on cart/truck weighing a maximum of 100 pounds
Ability to work in confined spaces
Sense of smell taste touch and sound
Eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity
Ability to distinguish letters symbols and colors
Normal vision and hearing range
Requires mobility
Must be able to work any shift and long hours when necessary
Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies changes in personnel workload rush jobs or technical developments).
Employment Type
Full-Time
