Executive Sous Chef

Valley Forge Casino Resort • King of Prussia, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Maintain complete knowledge of, and ensure staff compliance with, all applicable company and regulatory policies and procedures. Establish daily staff priorities and assigns production and prep tasks to staff to execute. Ensure menu items are prepared following recipes and yield guidelines. Promote positive guest relations at all times; resolve guest complaints in an appropriate and timely manner. Conduct frequent walkthroughs of each kitchen area and direct respective personnel to correct any deficiencies. Develop new menu items, test and write recipes. Oversee and direct the training of new hires in specified phases of the kitchen operation. Maintain an on-going training program for existing staff. Responsible for personnel-related matters including but not limited to interviewing, hiring, scheduling, training, coaching, evaluating, promoting, counseling, and discharging.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate.
• Certification of culinary training or apprenticeship.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Must have excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain any necessary licenses and/or certifications

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of experience in a similar position preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete knowledge of, and ensure staff compliance with, all applicable company and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Establish daily staff priorities and assigns production and prep tasks to staff to execute.
• Ensure menu items are prepared following recipes and yield guidelines.
• Promote positive guest relations at all times; resolve guest complaints in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Conduct frequent walkthroughs of each kitchen area and direct respective personnel to correct any deficiencies.
• Develop new menu items, test and write recipes.
• Oversee and direct the training of new hires in specified phases of the kitchen operation.
• Maintain an on-going training program for existing staff.
• Responsible for personnel-related matters including but not limited to interviewing, hiring, scheduling, training, coaching, evaluating, promoting, counseling, and discharging.

What This Job Offers

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