Executive Chef

Harrah's Northern California • Ione, CA

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About The Position

The position involves managing and overseeing production in all kitchens, ensuring high-quality food preparation and production while maintaining the company's service culture and core values. The role focuses on superior guest service, team engagement, and maximizing profitability in a safe and clean environment. The individual will exhibit leadership to inspire and develop team members.

Requirements

• Required college degree in Hotel, Restaurant Management and/or Culinary Arts.
• Minimum 5 years of culinary management experience (sous chef and above).
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Knowledge of food and beverage management experience in food service operations.

Nice To Haves

• Previous casino-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and ensures compliance with standard recipes and production methods.
• Generates maximum financial performance for all outlets, including responsibility for effective cost control management.
• Improves and maintains guest service that meets or exceeds company standards.
• Ensures production of consistently high-quality food for all outlets.
• Maintains and improves cleanliness, kitchen safety, and food quality levels in all outlets of the operation.
• Plans and coordinates all hot and cold food production.
• Inspects all food and beverage products for quality, proper specifications, and proper amounts.
• Trains, develops, and directs kitchen staff using approved management practices.
• Oversees multiple outlets simultaneously, prioritizing and delegating according to business demands.
• Acts as a role model and presents oneself as a credit to Harrah's, encouraging others to do the same.
• Interviews, selects, and trains employees.
• Conducts performance reviews, makes recommendations for wage increases and promotions.
• Handles employees' complaints or grievances; recommends disciplinary action or disciplines employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree