Chef, D'Cuisine - David's - Maryland

Live! Casino and Hotel Maryland•Hanover, MD

9d•$73,003 - $100,694•Onsite

About The Position

The Chef D’Cuisine is responsible for managing the activities and processes, procedures and training of chefs, cooks, and other kitchen workers engaged in preparing and cooking food and ensuring a quality, efficient and effective food service and product. The Chef D’Cuisine will be the focal point for enhancing the gaming and entertainment experience of dining guests with quality food offerings while maintaining operational Culinary excellence.

Requirements

Ability to analyze and interpret departmental needs and results.
Ability to solve complex problems.
Ability to perform assigned duties under frequent time pressures in an interruptive office.
Knowledge of Alcohol Beverage Control regulation, Health Department and applicable OSHA requirements.
Broad variety of tasks and deadlines requires an irregular work.
Requires compiling facts and figures in accordance with established procedures.
Ability to supervise a team.
Communication skills required to provide information and associated services to hotel management and guests.
Ability to service clients on moment’s notice, variable distances.
Ability to perform in an interruptive office environment.
A four (4)-year degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
Three (3) to Five (5) years’ experience as a Kitchen/Restaurant Supervisor and/ or Sous Chef.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the necessary license as mandated by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency.
Ability to stand for long periods of times without sitting or leaning.
Ability to handle multi-tasking heavy work-exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 50 pounds of force occasionally or to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Ability to walk continually throughout a scheduled shift.
Ability to bend, stoop and reach oven, hotel pans, trays, weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

No. of employees supervised: Sous Chef, Prep Cook, Line Cook II, Lead Cook III, Steward.
Travel required: As required.
Hours Required: Scheduled days and times may vary based on need.

Responsibilities

Development and management of the budget and food cost %.
Trains kitchen personnel in safe operating procedures of all equipment, utensils, and machinery.
Establishes maintenance schedules in conjunction with manufacturer’s instructions for all equipment within assigned food venue.
Is the creative manager in determining the menu and food offerings.
Development of staff, to include, interviewing for new hires and performance management inclusive of disciplinary counseling and conducting performance evaluations.
Manages restaurant personnel in preparation all menu offering while retaining the maximum amount of desired nutrients special and dietary request to include low-fat, sodium, vegetarian and low-calorie meals.
Manage food costs and establish purchasing specifications for restaurant food and beverage offerings.
Manage programs and processes to control and reduce loss time injuries.
Plans plating of foods in assigned restaurant to maximize visual impact and minimizing waste.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive group health benefits for full-time and part-time Team Members and their eligible dependents.
Free Basic Life Insurance
Free Short Term & Long-Term Disability
Generous retirement savings options
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
On-site Wellness center for Team Members and eligible dependents (Maryland Property only)
Training and pathways for career growth
Robust Rewards & Recognition Programs
Annual Merit Based Pay Increases
Discretionary Performance Bonuses
Discretionary Service Bonuses
Free parking
Free food and discounted meals
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