Sous Chef-Vietnamese Cuisine
St. Louis, MO - USA
Job Summary
The Vietnamese Cuisine Sous Chef is responsible for assisting in overseeing all aspects of Vietnamese culinary operations including menu execution food quality kitchen supervision inventory management and team development. This position ensures authentic Vietnamese flavors and cooking techniques are consistently delivered while maintaining company standards for food safety sanitation and guest satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning preparing and executing Vietnamese menu offerings.
- Supervise daily kitchen operations and ensure efficient food production during all service periods.
- Prepare and oversee traditional Vietnamese dishes including soups noodle dishes grilled specialties seafood rice dishes sauces and regional specialties.
- Maintain authenticity consistency and presentation standards for all menu items.
- Train coach and mentor kitchen staff in Vietnamese cooking techniques recipes and food presentation.
- Monitor food preparation and cooking processes to ensure quality and freshness.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety sanitation and health regulations.
- Assist with ordering receiving and inventory control of food and kitchen supplies.
- Collaborate with management on menu development seasonal specials and recipe standardization.
- Schedule and assign work duties to kitchen team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3-5 years of culinary experience in Vietnamese cuisine.
- At least 1-2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a restaurant hotel casino or high-volume food service operation.
- Experience with traditional Vietnamese cooking methods ingredients and menu development.
- Extensive knowledge of Vietnamese culinary traditions ingredients and regional specialties.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced high-volume environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain high standards of quality and guest service.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in upscale Vietnamese or Asian restaurants.
- Knowledge of menu engineering and specialty culinary programs.
- Bilingual English and Vietnamese communication skills preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Culinary degree certificate or equivalent culinary training preferred.
- Food Safety Certification required or ability to obtain upon hire.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Caesars Entertainment invites you to indulge in elegance. Hotels, upscale casinos, breathtaking shows, and gourmet dining – where entertainment reaches new heights!