Executive Chef

FORT HALL CASINO • Fort Hall, ID

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Oversees and coordinates the daily activities of Food & Beverage services. Supervises staff and operations to ensure a positive customer service experience. Ensures the successful completion of department functions in accordance with the strategic goals, objectives, and mission of the Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel, with established policies and procedures, and with all applicable tribal, state, and federal gaming regulations. This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Seven (7) years of progressive culinary experience.
• Four (4) years of management experience in a restaurant or culinary environment.
• A combination of relevant education and related work experience may be considered.
• Valid driver’s license is required when driving vehicles for work-related purposes.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background screening / investigation according to the established requirements below.
• Knowledge of: Goals, objectives, functions, policies, and procedures of Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel.
• Knowledge of: Applicable federal, state, tribal, and gaming laws, regulations, requirements, and principles.
• Knowledge of: Department organization, functions, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of: Budget preparation and administration.
• Knowledge of: Restaurant operations and food preparation principles.
• Knowledge of: Food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Knowledge of: Inventory management.
• Knowledge of: Customer service standards.
• Skill in: Developing recipes and planning menus.
• Skill in: Operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs in a Windows environment.
• Skill in: Preparing, reviewing, and analyzing operational and financial reports.
• Skill in: Supervising, training, and evaluating assigned staff.
• Skill in: Making effective decisions in emergency situations.
• Ability to: Communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing, individually and in meetings; present effectively in group settings.
• Ability to: Maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to: Establish and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to: Work independently and meet strict timelines.
• Ability to: Create and present effective speeches and presentations.
• Ability to: Analyze situations and adopt appropriate courses of action.
• Ability to: Establish and maintain professional relationships with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to: Make solid decisions and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to: Demonstrate leadership and professionalism at all times.
• Ability to: Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of guests.
• Ability to: Remain calm in emergency or crisis situations.
• Ability to: Handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to: Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to: Adapt to varying situations.

Nice To Haves

• Tribal and Native American preference shall apply to all positions.

Responsibilities

• Works with management to implement a strategic plan to deliver services; communicates goals, objectives, policies, and procedures in accordance with the strategic plan.
• Increases staff effectiveness by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining kitchen staff; communicating values, strategies, and objectives; assigning accountabilities; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; developing a climate for offering information and opinions; integrating functional objectives; and providing and participating in educational opportunities.
• Hosts regular staff meetings to ensure communication among personnel regarding food service-related activities.
• Helps to ensure kitchen staffing is maintained within budgetary requirements.
• Achieves the financial objectives of the department by assisting with exercising control and implementation over the kitchen’s budgetary processes.
• Conducts evaluations of kitchen services and works with staff to take appropriate steps to improve performance and/or customer service levels.
• Ensures the efficiency of kitchen operations and maximum level of service is achieved through a culture of teamwork and consistency.
• Contributes to the organization's effectiveness by offering information and opinion as a member of the management team.
• Complies with all property and department policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Creates menus for restaurants, room service, banquets, catering, conventions, concessions, and other Food & Beverage venues.
• Ensures cleanliness of kitchen.
• Monitors preparation, quality, accuracy, and presentation of completed dishes.
• Coordinates food product purchases with vendors; ensures quality and freshness of products.
• Oversees repairs and purchases of kitchen equipment and supplies.
• Develops and tests recipes and techniques.
• Stays abreast of new technologies and principles by conducting research, attending seminars, educational workshops, classes, and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.
• Represents the organization to external agencies, consultants, and other organizations and individuals, in a professional manner to maintain a strong organizational and community reputation.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all information processed through the department including records, reports, documents, conversations, etc.
• Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Must obtain and maintain Food Handler’s, ServSafe, and TIPS certifications.
• Must be able to submit supporting documentation of education and training to support qualifications.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid driver's license and qualify for insurance coverage under the company's fleet management policy, when applicable.
• Pre-employment drug screen.
• Personal reference check and employment verification.
• Federal, State, and/or tribal criminal history backgrounds will be conducted.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: High school or GED