Executive Chef

Hard Rock International•Gary, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The incumbent is responsible for overseeing, directing and performing the daily execution of all assigned kitchen food production and service execution while establishing and maintaining standards of operation in the areas of food quality, timelines of food, cleanliness and maintenance, profitability and supervision of staff.

Requirements

Culinary Arts degree required.
Must have a minimum of five years’ experience in the Culinary Arts.
Previous supervisory background in hospitality industry.
Banquet and beverage operations experience required.
Good verbal and written communication skills are a must.
Must obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Indiana Gaming Commission.
Must successfully pass background check.
Must successfully pass drug screening.
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
Must be able to work holidays and weekends, as well as flexible shifts.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Standard safety and sanitation practices for food and beverage service.
Food, food product, food preparation, etc.
Standard safety and sanitation practices for food and beverage service.
How to prepare stocks, soups, mother sauces, all varieties of meat including veal, pork, beef, lamb, poultry, game and seafood.
Complete understanding of kitchen operations.
Demonstrated organizational skills, budgeting experience and full understanding of financials.
Must have the ability to withstand noisy and smoke-filled environments.
Must be able to stand 50% of shift, walk 45% of shift, and sit 5% of shift.
Must have valid Food Handlers Card, Liquor License, and IGC Badge when working.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the Gaming industry strongly preferred.
Prior experience in Tribal Gaming preferred.

Responsibilities

Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana their choice for gaming entertainment; responsible for actively building and retaining guest relations and acts as a mentor to team members in order to provide superior guest service.
Oversees the daily Back of the House and land Food & Beverage operations.
Responsible for menu development, food quality, preparation, and presentation.
Responsible for developing and maintaining adequate par levels and inventory control procedures.
Responsible for working with vendors and obtaining food quotes and food purchases.
Oversees food transfers and requisitions for the land outlets.
Control food and labor costs
Oversees employees’ training and development of food quality and safety.
Maintains the Food Services Standards of Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana.
Responsible for cleanliness of the supervised areas and sanitation standards as defined by the Health Department guidelines.
Supervises Back of the House and land Food & Beverage staff.
Conducts performance evaluations of direct reports and assist in analyzing development of staff.