Signature Dining Chef

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa • Cincinnati, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Signature Dining Chef is responsible for planning meals, procuring food supplies and kitchen equipment, producing meals, and supervising and coordinating kitchen personnel in accordance with Hard Rock Cincinnati quality standards. The role enhances food offerings for guests, responds to marketplace and guest needs, and recommends product changes based on market research.

The position oversees food outlets and kitchen personnel, supports guest relations, and hires, trains, motivates, evaluates, and supervises staff. It plans menus, ensures food preparation and presentation standards, manages food purchasing and storage, collaborates on special menus, and monitors food, labor, and miscellaneous costs against budgetary guidelines.

The position spends time on the Hard Rock Cincinnati floor, where crowd levels and noise vary with guest volume. It is also subject to varying extreme heat. The role requires flexibility to work varying shifts and schedules as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, as well as a degree from a certified food service program, apprenticeship, culinary school, or equivalent; related education and experience may be interchangeable year for year.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Five years of experience as an Executive Chef in a four- or five-star establishment with sizeable conference and banqueting facilities.
• Obtain and maintain all licenses and certifications required by federal, state, and gaming/lottery regulations.
• Successfully pass a background check and drug screening.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Knowledge of applicable health, sanitation, and licensing ordinances; food products, standard recipes, and proper preparation; kitchen operations; and computer programs and applications.
• Ability to use tools associated with the position, including knives, slicers, and choppers.
• Ability to review and comprehend recipes and other necessary documentation, and inspect the quality of food items.
• Ability to deliver service that creates a positive, memorable guest experience.
• Ability to go above and beyond in fulfilling responsibilities to support organizational goals.
• Ability to present an enthusiastic, outgoing, and professional image.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to observe and direct subordinate employees.
• Ability to participate in developing and administering goals, objectives, and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts and schedules as needed.

Responsibilities

• Create an atmosphere that encourages guests to choose Hard Rock Cincinnati for gaming entertainment, build and retain guest relations, and mentor team members in providing superior guest service.
• Hire, train, motivate, evaluate, and supervise staff, ensuring employees receive appropriate guidance and resources.
• Supervise Hard Rock Cincinnati food outlets and kitchen personnel.
• Apply department objectives, standards, guidelines, and budget to effectively supervise the department.
• Establish and maintain training and development procedures to achieve superior guest service standards.
• Plan menus based on marketing conditions, dish popularity, recent menus, and religious or other holidays.
• Check food preparation and cooking methods, portion sizes, and garnishes by tasting.
• Procure food supplies and kitchen equipment from approved suppliers and approve the quality of received food.
• Oversee food storage to maintain quality and comply with health requirements, working with the purchasing department to ensure high-quality products.
• Consult with the catering sales manager and clients to create, adapt, and tailor special menus.
• Track food cost variances and adjust food-item prices to achieve net profit.
• Meet budgetary guidelines for food, labor, and miscellaneous costs.
• Attend and participate in meetings and complete assigned follow-up.
• Perform work regularly and predictably.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The company describes offering a comprehensive benefits package intended to support team members' health, future planning, and work-life balance; benefits may vary by employment status. Details are available on the company's career site.

What This Job Offers

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