Caesars Entertainment
Joliet, Illinois
Food Operations Supervisor - Cross Street Grill (Harrah's Joliet)
Job details
- Location
- Joliet, Illinois
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $52,000 - $55,000/yr
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Apply on
- edmn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
About this role
Harrah’s Joliet is hiring a Food Operations Supervisor to lead operations for Tortazo—Chef Rick Bayless’ vibrant Mexican concept—and Cross Street Grill. This full-time leadership role drives team performance, guest experience, and cost control in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This is a great opportunity to grow your hospitality career with Caesars Entertainment. If you’re passionate about leadership, service, and delivering exceptional dining experiences, we want to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations for Tortazo and Cross Street Grill to ensure exceptional guest satisfaction and service standards
- Supervise, coach, and develop team members while fostering a positive, team-focused work environment
- Manage labor scheduling and staffing levels to support efficient, high-quality service
- Oversee food preparation and service to maintain consistency, quality, and presentation standards
- Monitor inventory, supplies, and cost controls, including daily financial reporting and operational audits
- Enforce appearance, safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance standards across both outlets
- Conduct routine inspections of service, kitchen, prep, storage, and equipment areas
- Communicate operational updates and opportunities to Food Operations leadership
- Support hiring, training, performance management, and team development initiatives
- Recommend improvements to menus, procedures, and operations to enhance quality, efficiency, and profitability
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- 2+ years of management experience in high-volume quick-serve or casual dining preferred • Strong leadership, communication, and guest service skills
- Knowledge of food cost controls and restaurant operations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and POS systems (Micros preferred)
- Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Internal candidates must meet Harrah’s Joliet transfer eligibility requirements Job Demands • Lift and carry up to 20 lbs; occasionally up to 100 lbs
- Work in areas with smoke, noise, bright lights, and fast-paced activity
- Position requires: 75% walking, 15% sitting, 10% standing • Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, kneeling, and climbing
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs and carry objects weighing up to 20 lbs, and occasionally lift/move up to 100 lbs.
- Must be able to work in areas containing secondary smoke, high noise levels, bright light,s and dust.
- Position requires 10% standing, 15% sitting, 75% walking.
- Requires some twisting and climbing.
- Requires frequent bending, stooping, and reaching overhead, bending, pushing, and kneeling.
- Must be able to respond to touch, speech, taste, smell, aural, and visual cues.
- Fast-paced environment involving constant internal and external contact.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- $52K -$55K
- Employment Type – Full Time
SHIFT DETAILS
- Monday, Tuesday off, Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday 3:00 pm - 12:00 pm, Friday & Saturday 7:00 pm - 4:00 am
Please note that the schedule may vary based on the operational requirements of the business, so flexibility is essential
BENEFITS PACKAGE
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance to support your health and well-being
- Life and Disability Insurance to provide financial security in unexpected situations
- 401(k) retirement plan to help you save for the future.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy to ensure a work-life balance and time for personal needs
- Education Assistance program to support your professional development and continuous learning
- Exclusive Team Member Discounts as a recognition of your valuable contribution to the team