Sous Chef

Location: Hard Rock Casino Rockford, Rockford, Illinois, United States

Salary: $50,000–$67,500 per year

Company

hirify.global operates Hard Rock Casino Rockford, a gaming and hospitality venue with food service operations.

What you will do

• Oversee food preparation across all shifts for an assigned food outlet and coordinate with front-of-house staff.
• Hire, train, motivate, evaluate, and supervise kitchen staff while maintaining service standards.
• Monitor food purchasing, staffing, preparation, inventory, labor costs, and waste against the department budget.
• Evaluate cooking techniques and finished dishes to maintain recipe consistency, food quality, and HACCP compliance.
• Assist with menu changes and provide relief support in other kitchen areas as needed.
• Operate, maintain, and oversee kitchen equipment, including slicers, grinders, and patty machines.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of progressive food preparation experience, or a culinary arts degree or accredited apprenticeship; related education and experience may be interchangeable.
• At least 4 years of progressive food preparation experience.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations, budgeting, financials, and food and beverage safety and sanitation practices.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid driver's license and all licenses and certifications required by federal, state, and gaming regulations.
• Must pass a background check and be at least 21 years old.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting health, financial planning, and work-life balance.
• Benefits may vary based on employment status.
• Work includes varying shifts and time schedules as needed.
• Participation in meetings, seminars, and ongoing training and development activities.