Main Kitchen Sous Chef (Hospitality)

Location: Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati, United States; onsite kitchen role

Company

hirify.global operates food service functions for Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati.

What you will do

• Oversee food preparation across all shifts for an assigned food outlet and maintain consistent quality.
• Coordinate with front-of-house staff to support effective service and guest satisfaction.
• Hire, train, motivate, evaluate, and supervise kitchen staff.
• Manage food purchasing, staffing, inventory, preparation, budgets, labor costs, and waste.
• Monitor cooking techniques, food storage, equipment operation, sanitation, and compliance with health requirements.
• Assist with menu changes and participate in meetings and follow-up activities.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of progressive food preparation experience, or a culinary arts degree or accredited apprenticeship plus 4 years of progressive experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations, food preparation, stocks, soups, mother sauces, meats, poultry, game, and seafood.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation practices, applicable laws, budgeting, and financials.
• Must obtain and maintain all required licenses and certifications.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening and be at least 21 years old.
• Must be available to work holidays, weekends, flexible shifts, and varying schedules.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits support health, family well-being, future planning, and work-life balance.
• Benefits may vary according to employment status.
• Focus on superior service for internal and external guests.
• Work includes regular cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen and public areas.