Racing Kitchen Supervisor - Full Time (Day Shift)

Oaklawn•Hot Springs, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of food preparation, kitchen, pantry, and storeroom personnel and purchasing or requisitioning foodstuffs and kitchen supplies. Always presents a friendly and professional image at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort. The following and other duties may be assigned as necessary: Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs. Maintains strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters. Provides impeccable guest service to all guests Assists sous Chef with department inventory procedures with accountability for checking incoming orders and deliveries, communicating effectively with vendors, and notifying the appropriate person if there are any delivery issues or inconsistencies. Conducts daily shift line checks of kitchen to ensure execution of prep work is accurate, complete, and in accordance with food safety and sanitation regulations. Responsible for proper and accurate labeling with date on all food containers to monitor freshness of all food and ensure first-in, first-out organization in walk-ins and low-boys in accordance with food safety and sanitation regulations. Ensures preparation of all meals in compliance with standardized recipes and portion volume, assisting team members during service times. Ensures cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment, communicating any repairs needed. Works with team to ensure proper order pacing and timely execution of food by kitchen teams so guests receive food at same time and per service standards. Assists Sous Chef in preparing daily prep list and oversees execution by kitchen teams. Assists Chef with the leadership for all cooks and kitchen team members on a daily basis including training, safety and sanitation, and company policies and procedures. Follows all prep lists and ensure kitchens are stocked and ready for service. Maintains cost control methods and procedures by monitoring consistent pars and inventory. Demonstrates, trains, assesses, and provides feedback to new hires on proper preparation of food items. Works with Chef to proactively communicate staffing needs and implement development plans for current team members. Establishes and communicates goals and opportunities to Executive Chef. Assists in effectively managing department budgets. Creates and maintains relationships with sponsors and vendors. Follows Purchasing/PO policies and procedures. Follows established procedures and policies of the Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Two or more years culinary experience in multiple venues required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three or more years previous supervisory experience required.
Must be able to handle several projects and tasks at the same time.
Must be able to perform the physical job duties of all Food & Beverage team members.
Must have the ability to interact with guests, staff and colleagues and resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
ServSafe certified.

Responsibilities

Supervising and coordinating the activities of food preparation, kitchen, pantry, and storeroom personnel.
Purchasing or requisitioning foodstuffs and kitchen supplies.
Assisting sous Chef with department inventory procedures with accountability for checking incoming orders and deliveries, communicating effectively with vendors, and notifying the appropriate person if there are any delivery issues or inconsistencies.
Conducting daily shift line checks of kitchen to ensure execution of prep work is accurate, complete, and in accordance with food safety and sanitation regulations.
Ensuring proper and accurate labeling with date on all food containers to monitor freshness of all food and ensure first-in, first-out organization in walk-ins and low-boys in accordance with food safety and sanitation regulations.
Ensuring preparation of all meals in compliance with standardized recipes and portion volume, assisting team members during service times.
Ensuring cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment, communicating any repairs needed.
Working with team to ensure proper order pacing and timely execution of food by kitchen teams so guests receive food at same time and per service standards.
Assisting Sous Chef in preparing daily prep list and overseeing execution by kitchen teams.
Assisting Chef with the leadership for all cooks and kitchen team members on a daily basis including training, safety and sanitation, and company policies and procedures.
Following all prep lists and ensuring kitchens are stocked and ready for service.
Maintaining cost control methods and procedures by monitoring consistent pars and inventory.
Demonstrating, training, assessing, and providing feedback to new hires on proper preparation of food items.
Working with Chef to proactively communicate staffing needs and implement development plans for current team members.
Establishing and communicating goals and opportunities to Executive Chef.
Assisting in effectively managing department budgets.
Creating and maintaining relationships with sponsors and vendors.
Following Purchasing/PO policies and procedures.
Following established procedures and policies of the Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort.