Restaurant Chef - Production

Manages all kitchen operations and leads the culinary team in the assigned restaurant. Executes a daily vision of excellence to ensure superior food quality, consistent execution, and exceptional guest service. Oversees kitchen performance including production, line execution, inventory, and sanitation to maintain efficiency, consistency, and compliance with health and safety standards.

Trains, develops, and motivates the culinary team to deliver a high level of performance and maintain a positive, professional work environment. Manages labor, food costs, and waste while upholding product quality and presentation standards.

Partners with restaurant leadership to support smooth service flow and enhance the overall guest experience. Promotes teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement while supporting a strong quality-of-work experience for team members.

Supervises Assistant Chefs and is responsible for their performance as it relates to the daily operations of the restaurant.

Supervises the preparation of all food in assigned areas of responsibility.

Performs frequent checks of the assigned food prep areas during the shift and assists in food production when volume requires participation.

Maintains the prescribed standards for quality, quantity and appearance of food prepared in assigned food prep area through effective guidance, counseling and instruction of assigned personnel.

Assigns stations and breaks for all subordinate personnel during shift and directs their work activity.

Maintains an adequate supply of food stock for the needs of assigned kitchens' controls ordering to eliminate waste and keep sanitary conditions at acceptable standards.

Encourages cooperation between assigned food preparation personnel and food service personnel to ensure quick and efficient service from the kitchen.

Maintains all facilities and equipment in clean and operable condition during assigned shift. Performs frequent inspections of all assigned areas.

Prepares and coordinates the periodic performance reviews of assigned personnel.

Prepares yearly budget, including food cost, labor cost and controllable expenses.

Maintains up to date and accurate Standard Operating Procedures as required by the Executive Chef.

Responsible for the financial performance of the restaurant and seeks to improve profitability. Works with restaurant manager towards this goal.

Strives to maintain restaurant's market leadership by evaluating the guest experience as it relates to food quality, price value, culinary trends and casino marketing.

Research, develop and implement new products to improve the operation of the restaurant.

High school diploma. Culinary degree or ACF Apprenticeship preferred. Experience in all phases of food preparation required

• Ability to understand and respond to written order, recipes and directs in English
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a focus on coaching for success; Adheres to all regulatory, company and department policies and procedures

Visual range must include immediate environment

Dexterity to use food preparation machinery

We want you to maximize your skills and talents to become the best you can be in your chosen field. We are proud to be one of the leaders in the hospitality business. One of the reasons our resorts have consistently received 4-Star and 4-Diamond Awards is because of the friendly, top quality people we hire to serve our guests. Visitors are drawn to Lake Tahoe's year round recreation, which includes skiing and snowboarding in the winter months and hiking, fishing, mountain biking, golf kayaking, sailing and a plethora of other recreation opportunities in the spring, summer and fall. Add to this, the lively, round-the-clock gaming and indoor entertainment, world-class amenities, which include two heated pools, a full-service health spa, various restaurants, including the world renowned, Hell's Kitchen, 1,254 rooms and suites plus excellent guest service, and you can understand why Harrah's & Caesars Republic are popular choices for travelers and vacationers throughout the year. Whether it's professional advancement or personal recognition, Harrah's provides accolades and incentives as you move along your career path.

Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary

Locations Harrah's Lake Tahoe (On-site)

Caesars Entertainment