Sous Chef - Full Time - Harrah's Gulf Coast

Essential Job Functions: * The Sous Chef must maintain the consistency of the preparation of food and eliminate any food problems that may arise in any outlet at Harrahs.

* Sets an example for all kitchen employees, such as neat and clean appearance and a positive mental attitude toward fellow employees.

* Stays on top of the staff to ensure quality of food being prepared for customers.

* Constantly upgrade his knowledge and educations in order to be competitive and must take pride in everything he does.

* Must be able to resolve any problem or issues that arise within the staff.

* Abides by Harrah's standard policies and procedures at all times.

* Sanitation of cooking areas must be kept up, and the Sous Chef assures that working area is in good working condition.

* Must have open communication with back of the house and front of house staff.

Conducts periodic meetings with staff to ensure that morale is in good shape.

* Spends the majority of 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 * Plans work * Supervises and monitors work * Monitors legal compliance with federal, state, and gaming laws Qualifications: * High School graduate or equivalent preferred.

* Three years of apprenticeship and technical training in food preparation.

* Must be energetic, very outgoing and enthusiastic.

* Prior experience in supervising large work units with multiple areas of responsibility, history of developing employees is required.

* Excellent interpersonal, customer service, financial analysis, communication, team building, problem solving and strategic thinking skills required.

* Must have neat appearance with good personal hygiene.

* Must be able to get along with co-workers and work as a team.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands: * Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English fluently.

* Visual range must include near and far distances.

* Auditory range must include immediate environment.

* Must be able to move about property and kitchen areas easily.

* Dexterity to use knives and other hand-held instruments as well as food preparation equipment required.

* Must be able to coordinate multiple tasks at once.

* Must be able to implement strategic vision and plan day to day operation.

* Must be able to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures.

* Must be able to handle high stress in the work environment and turn stress into high energy.

* Ability to lift 50 to 60 lbs.