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

• Supervises the preparation of food in Hell's Kitchen area.
• Performs frequent checks of assigned food preparation areas and assist in food production when volume requires.
• Assists in the maintenance of prescribed standards for quality, quantity and appearance of food prepared in assigned food preparation area through effective guidance, counseling, and instruction of assigned personnel.
• Assign stations and breaks for subordinate personnel and directs their work activity.
• Maintains an adequate supply of food stock for the needs of assigned kitchens; controls ordering to eliminate waste; and keeps sanitary conditions at acceptable standards.
• Encourages cooperation between assigned food preparation personnel and food service personnel to insure quick and efficient service from the kitchen.
• Maintains facilities and equipment in clean and operable condition.
• Performs inspections of assigned areas as directed.
• Prepares and presents periodic performance appraisals of assigned personnel.
• Counsels, coaches, and guides assigned personnel in the performance of their duties.
• Spends time interviewing, training, and selecting employees.
• Conducts Performance Reviews
• Makes or recommends wage increases.
• Makes or recommends promotions.
• Provides for safety and security.
• Handles employees' complaints or grievances.
• Recommends disciplinary action or disciplines employees.
• Monitors legal compliance with federal, state, and gaming laws.

• Two-year culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum of four years food preparation in high volume establishment.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks.
• Ability to implement strategic vision and plans into day-to-day operations.
• Must demonstrate supervisory skills.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the kitchen and food service areas.
• Must be able to tolerate areas with high, humid temperatures more than 115 degrees.
• Must be able to tolerate chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing kitchen areas.
• Must be able to lift items up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, and stack.
• Must be able to work at a fast pace and in stressful situations.
• Must be willing to work long hours and any shift.

Salary: Starting at $66k per year, depending on experience.

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