Back of House - Kalispel Casino Chef

Kalispel Tribe Careers•Cusick, WA

25d•Onsite

About The Position

To manage and coordinate all restaurant kitchen activities as it relates to the culinary department. To provide superior quality, preparation, presentation, of food and guest service.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Diverse cooking and high-volume experience necessary.
Must be computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft programs and other computer software.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts related to food and labor costing.
Prepare complex reports, correspondence, charts, layouts, forms, handbooks, memoranda and other information and instructions.
Ability to analyze and solve complex management problems having non-standard solutions.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization and the public.
Skill in effectively, communicating information through verbal and written correspondence.
Skill in solving practical problems and dealing with situations where only limited standardization exists.
Excellent organizational, communication, motivation and leadership skills.
Knowledge of principles and practices of general business administration including personnel practices.
Skills in assessing operation, program, staffing and fiscal needs.
Skill in identifying and resolving administrative problems under pressure conditions.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Tribal Work Permit.
Washington State Food Handler Permit within 14 days of start date.

Nice To Haves

Culinary Arts/Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school preferred.
Five years supervisory experience preferred. Sous chef level or higher.
Direct experience in an organizational development role is strongly preferred.
Hepatitis A and B vaccination preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians- Internal Controls, and Kalispel Casino Policies and Procedures.
Responsible for development and implementation of all menus for the Kalispel Casino
Monitors daily production of food at Kalispel Casino.
Responsible for kitchen labor forecasting and scheduling. Makes adjustment as needed to meet budgeted percentages. Schedules according to business levels.
Test new products and recipes as trends and business levels dictate.
Responsible for all food requisitions, ensuring quality, and menu specifications through use of standard operating procedures.
Review food and labor costs of the entire food operation with Casino Operations Manager
Continually review kitchen operations for improvements in the food production area.
Observes workers engaged in preparing, portioning, and garnishing foods to ensure that methods of cooking garnishing and sizes of portions are as prescribed.
Gives instructions to cooking personnel in fine points of cooking, as well as providing training.
Follows all food safety and sanitation guidelines set for by the FDA to ensure HACCP.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Attends regularly scheduled meetings and seminars as necessary.
Ensure control/protection of company assets.
Responsible for maintaining a good attendance record.
May be required to be a panelist for the Internal Review Hearings.
Directly supervises 12-14 team members in Kitchen (Sous Chef, Cooks, Stewards). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable law. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.