Sous Chef - Vip Room

Overview Whether you want to make your debut or go back on tour after a long hiatus, starting a career at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa can feel more like play than work. This expansive property is the premier entertainment destination of Central Florida & features high stakes table games along with thousands of the hottest slot machines. Owned & operated by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, this electrifying casino destination boasts rock star amenities at its AAA Four Diamond rated hotel ranging from seven award-winning Zagat-rated restaurants, a newly renovated Rock Spa & Salon and VIP services galore. Our Commitment to Service: We don't have customers, we have Guests. Unparalleled Service isn't just a part of our mission statement at Seminole Gaming; it's a commitment to each and every one of our current & future Guests. Our staff spends their time making sure that every single one of our guests gets the rock star treatment, but the Seminole Hard Rock family also rolls out the red carpet for our employees with competitive benefits & a great work environment. Benefits & Perks: We offer rockin' benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurances, 401K, Paid time off, Annual Bonus Opportunity & much more! Please visit to see our full list of benefits! Appearance: How we look & appear to each guest provides an important impression of our Company. Non-permitted guidelines include unnatural hair color, visibly explicit or offensive tattoos, facial tattoos, ear piercings that alter the shape and/or size of the ear, any visible body or facial piercings other than two (2) piercings per ear, facial hair longer than inch in length or mustaches that extend past inch below the upper lip. Please note this list is not all-inclusive, as well as exceptions to these rules may apply for certain departments. Responsibilities VIP Lounge Sous Chef, working with the VIP Chef de Cuisine, has primary responsibility for overseeing and supervising production of food in Plum Lounge. Works closely with Chef and Manager to promote the company's culture, mission and philosophy. Must act as a team leader and motivator for kitchen Team members, thus strong interpersonal skills and being a clear communicator are essential. Responsible for supervising, training, evaluating, coaching and counseling production team members to comply with company standards. Essential duties include, but are not limited to: Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs. Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met. Check the quantity and quality of received products. Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients and the likely number of customers. Coordinate planning, budgeting, and purchasing for all the food operations within establishment. Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff. Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services. Plan, direct, and supervise the food preparation and cooking activities of multiple kitchens. Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that Team Members follow standards and regulations. Aware of all financial budgets and goals. Confirm that all recipes and product yields are accurately costed and reviewed regularly. Ensure that all food items are prepared as per standard recipe whilst maintaining portion control and minimizing waste. Ensure that food stock levels within each area is of sufficient quantity and quality in relevance to the forecasted business volumes. Ensure that all food preparation equipment is being used safely and is properly cleaned and maintained. Ensure that all culinary operations manuals are available and in use. Be aware of new items that are introduced onto the market and keep up with the lasted product trends. To initiate relevant maintenance reports and work orders supported by the respective follow up of those items actioned. To manage fairly and take a personal interest in knowing all culinary Team Members. To project a positive and motivated attitude amongst all Team Members. To frequently verify that only the highest quality products are used in food preparation. Ensure that all food products received into the property are of the required standard and quality and that they are stored and rotated correctly. Ensure that weekly work schedules and PTO planners are administered correctly. To delegate responsibilities to subordinates as required. Coach Team Members in a timely manner and in accordance with Company policy. Recruit and select a suitable culinary team who are able to work within a decentralized management philosophy. Identify strengths and weaknesses and provide timely feedback to the individual. May be required to assist with any other duties that may be outside scope of responsibility Qualifications High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required Two (2) year Culinary Arts Degree preferred or practical experience equivalent Four (4) to five (5) years of Culinary management experience required or an equivalent combination of Culinary education and management experience Experience in a high-volume, free-standing restaurant, large hotel, casino, or resort required Thorough understanding of various cooking methods including production and execution Must be able to analyze Food and Beverage data High volume work experience Proven ability to reduce food costs Must have strong administrative skills and computer skills Must be able to demonstrate and deliver a high level of service to our guests Has strong verbal and written communication skills Has ability to lead and develop a cohesive culinary team Can interface effectively with FOH staff to produce a positive guest experience Work Environment: Duties and responsibilities are typically performed in the back of house of the casino and restaurants, which can be faced-paced with excessive noise. Also, there may be times where you will need to be on the Casino Floor or pass through this area. On the Casino Floor, you may be exposed to casino-related environmental factors including, but not limited to, second hand smoke and excessive noise. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Native American Preference Policy: The Tribal Council gives preference in all of its employment practices to Native Americans. First preference in hiring, training, promoting and in all other aspects of employment is given to members of the Seminole Tribe who meet the job requirements. Second preference is given to members of other federally recognized Native American Tribes who meet the job requirements. Employment Process: Seminole Gaming's employment process requires candidates to obtain gaming licensure by successfully completing a background check with Seminole Gaming Compliance and Regulations, prior to beginning employment. These background checks may include, but are not limited to: Credit Check Criminal Background Check Drug Screen Disclaimer While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves