Demi Chef

PENN Entertainment•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

The Demi Chef provides guidance and daily supervision to department staff and supports operational goals, performance and profit objectives. The role oversees food preparation and helps ensure the kitchen is clean, well-stocked, and operating smoothly. It supports scheduling, guest satisfaction, departmental budgets, cost controls, inventory, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. The Demi Chef also assists the Sous Chef with administrative duties, promotes company customer-service standards, addresses service issues, and maintains confidentiality in departmental and company matters. Pay is up to $24.00 per hour, and shifts vary.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
A minimum of two years of culinary experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to work all shifts, including holidays, nights, weekends, and overtime as business needs dictate.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to interact with guests, staff, and colleagues and resolve problems and conflicts diplomatically and tactfully.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and daily supervision to staff in the department.
Support operational goals and monitor performance and profit objectives.
Follow scheduling requirements and coordinate scheduling concerns with the manager, with attention to guest satisfaction.
Oversee food preparation and ensure the kitchen is clean, well-stocked, and problem-free.
Support compliance with departmental budgets.
Promote and demonstrate customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs.
Ensure team members follow customer service standards and address issues as they arise.
Support cost-control methods and procedures by monitoring pars and inventory in each restaurant.
Assist the Sous Chef with administrative duties.
Help maintain quality assurance procedures that meet health department and customer service standards.
Ensure regulatory compliance within the area of responsibility and report potential issues to management.
Maintain strict confidentiality in departmental and company matters.

Benefits

Day-one medical coverage.
Dental and vision benefits.
401(k) matching.
Annual performance bonus, which may vary by position.
Paid time off, earned according to local policy and increasing with length of employment.
Wellness programs supporting financial, physical, and mental well-being.
Uber benefit for nearby metro stops.
Recognition programs with cash rewards, gift cards, and other rewards.
Tuition reimbursement.
Lindenwood University discounts.
Diversity scholarship for team members' dependents.