Executive Chef- Full Time, Hell's Kitchen(Harrah's SoCal)

The Executive Chef of Hells Kitchen is a truly dynamic position giving an exceptional candidate a truly unique opportunity to express their creativity, lead a sizable and varied team, and operate a nationally renowned outlet. This job demands someone who can innovate and lead as this is a very nontraditional restaurant.

The focus will be on one ownable meal: A dynamic dinner anchored by an all-day high energy bar, highly visual with elements of fire, cutting-edge casual dining, centered around the kitchen, customers will be able to take experiences with them through retail offerings, social media interaction. The restaurant will bring to life the elements of the show creating an immersive experience that puts the guest not only in the dining room, but in the kitchen of the blue and red team. The restaurant is the kitchen, the kitchen is the restaurant.

Our ideal candidate:

Must have experience in a senior kitchen leadership position with proven results.

Must have previous experience in a high-volume environment with a minimum of three years as a specialty chef in a high-volume area.

Able to manage team of approx. 45-50 employees and 5 chefs.

Communication and administration skills

Passion for learning from food trends, food styling, and competition to continuously innovate.

Ability to maintain and further develop the standards set by Caesars Entertainment.

Work requires effective communication in English, both verbal and written form in a professional manner.

Bilingual abilities are a strong advantage Must present a neat and professional appearance.

Flexibility with working various shifts.

About the role:

Lead organization with methods and actions that are ethical and in full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies.

Identify compliance risks and take actions necessary to eliminate or minimize risks.

Champion, within the organization, a commitment to honesty, integrity, and responsible corporate behavior.

Create a compliance culture within the organization and foster an environment where team members feel comfortable reporting potential violations or misconduct.

Work closely with FOH staff to ensure effective communication and delivering on an exceptional guest experience

Ensure quality food product and presentations meet Senior Management Team standards

Continues improvement of the outlet with a focus on training and developing new talent

Stringent expense management with a focus on food cost and labor management to meet budget targets

Meets attendance guidelines and adheres to regulatory, departmental and Company policies.

Innovation and attention to detail when creating menu items to.

Strong leadership and problem-solving skills to react quickly to a changing environment

Support and foster loyalty and conduct business in a professional manner always.

A few more things:

Ability to lift and carry large, heavy banquet trays and beverage trays weighing up to 30 lbs.

Ability to grasp, hold, reach, bend, push-pull, use a step stool, have hand-eye coordination

Ability to constantly walk and stand during shift

Mobility to move quickly and easily throughout the restaurant and kitchen areas

Ability to hear and use visual inspection.

Salary: $100k per year, depending on experience

The above is a minimal description of duties and responsibilities. Other work requirements may be necessary and assigned as the business needs evolve or change. Harrahs Resort Southern California reserves the right to make changes to this job description whenever necessary.

Harrahs Resort Southern California is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.

Preference is given to qualified Rincon tribal members and members of other federally recognized tribes.

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Join us in our battle against boredom! Creativity, innovation and inspiration welcome!
Are you ready to take a step in the fun direction? Join the team at the fourth largest resort property in San Diego County!

Why would you to want to join our team? At Harrahs Resort Southern California, making grownups smile is what we do best, which is why we stack our dream team with passionate, energetic, Funmakers. Its a place where creativity, innovation and inspiration are always welcome! We provide a funner (we are in Funner, California after all!) culture which encourages and celebrates people being the best that they can be. Its a special environment that you cant find anywhere else!

Caesars Entertainment will engage in an interactive process and make reasonable accommodations, as required by law, for individuals with disabilities or to accommodate pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, or where a conflict exists between the position and an individuals religious beliefs or practices.

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position.  
 
The Company reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

As part of the onboarding process for new hires, candidates will be required to complete a background check. In addition, pre-employment drug testing is mandatory for any role operating a motor vehicle (Valet, Bus Drivers, Limo Drivers), Facilities and/or Engineering, Lifeguards, Pilots, Security and Surveillance roles. Pre-employment screenings will be completed prior to an offer being extended, except where applicable law requires that such pre-employment screening may occur post-offer. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, national origin, sex, age over 40, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.