EXECUTIVE CHEF - MORTON'S
About The Position
As the premier entertainment destination for the Capital Region, Saratoga Casino Hotel consistently strives to fulfil one promise to all of our guests, “To create special experiences one guest at a time.” If you would like to be part of the amazing team of people it takes to fulfil this special promise, Saratoga Casino Hotel welcomes you to apply! Our successful Executive Chef promotes outstanding relations with all guests and fellow Team Members by providing service in a friendly, swift, and responsible manner. They thrive in a team base environment where everyone consistently uplifts and supports each other through detail oriented work and regularly doing what it takes to ensure all necessary work completed.
Requirements
- Graduate from Culinary School preferred. TIPS Certified Serve, Safe Manager Certification
- Six (6) to eight (8) years in food preparation
- Able to work flexible schedule on the needs of the business. Must be able to work weekends and holidays as required.
- Able to lift and carry 50 lbs. frequently.
- Able to stand and walk for 6-8 hours.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Food & Beverage Director and develop all menus and menu standards to include: Menu and menu descriptions, both simple and conversion recipes, menu item portion and cost sheets, plate descriptions and specifications, culinary definitions and pictures.
- Collaborate with the Food & Beverage Director to develop specifications sufficient to meet the needs of the operation and to include: Fresh Meat, Fresh Fruits & Produce, Fresh Fish and Seafood, Fresh Poultry, Fresh Eggs, Dairy, Breads and Rolls, Desserts and Bakery, Coffee and Tea, Groceries and Frozen Foods.
- Works with Purchasing Manager and Warehouse Manager to assure all food items are properly ordered to specifications and par levels, received as purchased from purchase order, stored FIFO, priced and dated, requisitioned and received and stored in the production areas in accordance to policy and procedure.
- Conducts efficient and thorough period end food inventories ensuring that all pricing, unit costs and extensions are accurate.
- Train, supervise and work with all cook and culinary staff in order to prepare, cook and present all food and menu items according to standard recipes and plating specifications in order to create consistent quality food products and presentations.
- Assign, in detail, specific duties to all employees for efficient operation of the kitchen. Visually inspects walk-ins and reach-ins daily for leftovers. Use only the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, fowl and other food products of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items while keeping food cost in line.
- Maintains and monitors High Cost Inventory items while establishing par levels for all work stations.
- Schedules culinary, team cafeteria and stewarding staff so the proper coverage is maintained while monitoring daily time cards ensuring payroll costs are kept in line.
- Maintain and improve the overall Culinary operation. Must be a liaison with all departments in the kitchen and all other departments.
- Ensures that the Production and Stewarding Departments maintain the standards set forth by the Local and State Health Department Codes.
- Hires, schedules, trains and evaluates Culinary, Team Cafeteria and Stewarding staff in accordance with personnel guidelines.
- Directly communicates with Culinary, Team Cafeteria and Stewarding staff on daily needs, requirements and expectations.
- Performs all other duties assigned.
- Promotes outstanding customer relations.
Benefits
- Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Vacation & Sick Time That Promote Work/Life Balance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with 4% Match
- Free Employee Assistance Program
- Robust Employee Recognition Program
- $20.00 YMCA Memberships.
- Local and National Discount Programs Through EAP & Tickets@Work
- STASH Hotel Partner Program Offering $69 per Night Hotel Across North and South America.
- Unlimited growth potential
- Delicious FREE Meals in Our Team Dining Facility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
