Legends Room Chef

Downstream Casino Resort•Quapaw, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining a consistent elevated level of food quality and guest service, while managing food, labor, and other expenses at budgeted levels. The Chef supervises and coordinates the activities of cooks and other workers engaged in preparing and cooking food items. This is a hands-on role requiring a passion for food and a commitment to developing and maintaining a positive work environment. The Chef will also communicate and work closely with front of the house management to ensure a quality employee-guest experience and provide adequate training and tools for employees. Adherence to departmental and company policies, as well as regulatory guidelines, is essential. The role also involves assisting in other projects as directed, and duties may be subject to change. Hours are determined by a 24-hour schedule.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old or older upon employment.
High school diploma or its equivalency required.
Two-year Culinary Arts School or equivalent technical training in Food & Beverage.
Five years of restaurant industry work, including two to three years progressive supervisory experience in food production in a hotel or chain restaurant environment.
Knowledge of food and labor costs.
Budget and P&L knowledge and experience.
Proven performance in implementing and maintaining food production operational standards.
Team Player.
Must present a well-groomed and professional appearance.
Must possess excellent communication skills.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must be able to respond to visual and oral cues.
Ability to write routine correspondence and to speak effectively to the public, employees, and customers.
Must be able to deal effectively and interact well with customers and employees.
Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
Must be able to be approved for and maintain a valid gaming license.
Work nights, weekends and holidays as required.
Employment is contingent upon a favorable outcome of a background investigation and drug screening.
Must be physically mobile with reasonable accommodations and be able to maneuver to all areas of the casino.
Must be able to tolerate areas containing secondary smoke, high noise levels, bright lights, and dust.
Respond to visual and oral cues.
Operate in mentally and physically stressful situations.
Maintain physical stamina and proper mental attitude to work under pressure in a fast-paced, casino environment and effectively deal with customers, management, employees, and members of the business community in all situations.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook is a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain a consistent elevated level of food quality and guest service.
Manage food, labor, and other expenses at budgeted levels.
Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and other workers engaged in preparing & cooking food items.
Be a hands-on chef with a passion for food.
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination & evaluation of personnel in their daily activities.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company's policies and procedures.
Adhere to all laws and follow guidelines established by the Executive Sous Chef, Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Director.
Interview, hire, train, coach employees, planning, scheduling, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, counseling, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Ensure proper receiving, storage & rotation of food products to comply with health department regulations.
Rotate food products to keep spoilage & waste to a minimum.
Visually inspect appearances of all food for proper overall presentation to maintain appeal.
Observe workers engaged in preparing, portioning & garnishing foods to ensure methods of cooking & garnish & sizes of portions are as prescribed.
Give instructions to cooking personnel in fine points of cooking.
Cook & carve meats, and prepare dishes, such as sauces, etc.
Utilize creative cooking skills.
Prepare requisitions for supplies and food items for production in workstations.
Engage in outstanding guest relations.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all back of the house areas.
Keep equipment in proper working order.
Complete financial analysis and reports as assigned.
Develop and maintain a positive work environment throughout the back of the steakhouse kitchen areas.
Communicate and work closely with front of the house management to ensure a quality employee-guest experience.
Provide adequate training and tools for employees so they may effectively perform necessary job duties.
Meet the attendance guidelines of the job and adhere to departmental and company policies.
Adhere to regulatory, departmental, and company policies in an ethical manner.
Be an outstanding example and a credit to Downstream Casino Resort.
Provide exceptional customer service to all patrons and communicate in a pleasant, friendly, and professional manner always.
Maintain a professional work environment with supervisors and staff.
Attend all necessary training meetings.
Assist in other projects, as directed.