Red Oak Executive Chef

JOB SUMMARY

Maintaining control and performance standards in kitchen areas. All functions will be performed within the guidelines of the Saracen Casino Resort policies and procedures, Internal Control Standards and objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a consistent high level of food quality and guest service, maintaining food, labor, and other expenses at budgeted levels
• Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and other workers engaged in preparing & cooking food items. Must be a hands-on chef with a passion for food.
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination & evaluation of personnel in their daily activities.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company's policies and procedures, adheres to all laws and follows guidelines established by the Executive Chef and Director of Culinary.
• Interview, hire, train, coach employees, planning, scheduling, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, counseling, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Ensure proper receiving, storage & rotation of food products so as to comply with health department regulations. Also rotate food product in order to keep spoilage & waste to a minimum.
• Visually inspect appearances of all food for proper overall presentation to maintain appeal.
• Observes workers engaged in preparing, portioning & garnishing foods to ensure methods of cooking & garnish & sizes of portions are as prescribed.
• Give instructions to cooking personnel in fine points of cooking.
• Cooks & carves meats, and prepares dishes, such as sauces, etc.
• Creative cooking skills. (Forbes Fine Dining Standards)
• Create menus appropriate to each season. (Forbes Fine Dining Standard)
• Build relationships and source products from broad-line and local purveyors.
• Prepares requisitions for supplies and food items for production in work stations.
• Promotes outstanding guest relations.
• Thorough knowledge of food products, standard, recipes & proper preparation.
• Language skills: ability to read & interpret documents such as safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions, procedures manuals. Ability to write routine reports & to speak effectively to customers and employees. Ability to effectively present information & respond to questions from managers and the general public.
• Ability to apply common sense, understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages and volume.
• Ability to determine cost of skills.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift//move up to 100 pounds.
• Must be positive, upbeat, professional and a team player
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all back of the house areas
• Keep equipment in proper working order
• Complete financial analysis and reports as assigned
• Develop and maintain a positive work environment throughout the back of the steakhouse kitchen areas
• Communicate and work closely with front of the house management to ensure a quality employee-guest experience
• Provide adequate training and tools for employees so they may effectively perform necessary job duties
• Meet the attendance guidelines of the job and adhering to departmental and company policies.
• Adheres to regulatory, departmental, and company policies in an ethical manner
• Outstanding example of and a credit to Saracen Casino Resort

• Provides exceptional customer service to all patrons and communicates in a pleasant, friendly, and professional manner at all times. Maintains a professional work environment with supervisors and staff.
• Attends all necessary training meetings.
• Assist in other projects, as directed.
• Duties, responsibilities, requirements and expectations pertaining to this job are subject to change as needed. Hours are determined by 24-hour schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily.

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older upon employment.
• High school diploma or its equivalency required.
• Two-year Culinary Arts School or equivalent technical training in Food & Beverage
• Five years of restaurant industry work, including two to three years progressive supervisory experience in food production in a hotel or chain restaurant environment
• Knowledge of food and labor costs
• Budget and P&L knowledge and experience
• Proven performance in implementing and maintaining food production operational standards.
• Familiarity with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook is a plus
• Team Player
• Must present a well-groomed and professional appearance.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Must be able to respond to visual and oral cues.
• Ability to write routine correspondence and to speak effectively to the public, employees and customers.
• Must have the ability to deal effectively and interact well with the customers and employees.
• Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Must be able to be approved for and maintain a valid gaming license.
• Work nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• Employment is contingent upon a favorable outcome of a background investigation and drug screening

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Must be physically mobile with reasonable accommodations and be able to maneuver to all areas of the casino.
• Must be able to tolerate areas containing secondary smoke, high noise levels, bright lights and dust.
• Respond to visual and oral cues
• Operate in mentally and physically stressful situations
• Able to operate the following equipment: cutting boards, mixers, pourers, knives, and other necessary equipment
• Maintain physical stamina and proper mental attitude to work under pressure in a fast-paced, casino environment and effectively deal with customers, management, employees, and members of the business community in all situations.

Saracen Casino Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer