Sous Chef- Rare Steakhouse

Wynn Resorts•Everett, MA

15h•$75,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Encore Boston Harbor features 210,000 square-feet of gaming space including more than 3,000 slot machines and 240 table games. Situated on the Mystic River in Everett, Massachusetts, and connected to Boston Harbor, Encore Boston Harbor boasts 671 spacious hotel rooms, a spa, salon and fitness center, specialty retail shops, 15 dining and lounge venues and more than 50,000 square feet of ballroom and meeting spaces. The grounds feature a six-acre Harborwalk with pedestrian and bicycle paths that provide access to the waterfront, an event lawn, public art and ornate floral displays. It is the largest private, single-phase development in the history of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensures all Encore Boston Harbor core values and property and department standards are implemented and applied. Assists in the management of daily kitchen activities to maintain restaurant performance. Assists in the management and performance of team members under his/her area of responsibility. Monitors all activities of the kitchen to ensure that all applicable internal policies, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and controls property wide are enforced. Assists management to ensure department delivers and maintains a maximum level of property-wide service and satisfaction. Facilitates communication throughout the kitchen by organizing and presiding over regularly scheduled meetings with team members within the department and with other departments as appropriate to ensure property wide communication. Assists in the hiring, performance management, and employee engagement within the department. Provides training opportunities, constructive and positive feedback to team members within area of responsibility. Creates a motivating environment. Keeps informed of all new developments within the department and makes recommendations designed to maximize department and company success. Effectively manages internal and external guest relations, which may require levels of patience, tact and diplomacy. Responsible for addressing guest and team member issues as appropriate. Manages multiple priorities simultaneously and meets deadlines, often in stressful and high-pressure situations. Assists in the planning of the menu and in the preparation of the meals for varying sized groups. Cleans and/or insures the sanitary conditions and operating order of kitchen appliances, equipment, food storage areas and the kitchen itself. Purchases and verifies quality and quantity of food and kitchen supplies required for daily activities and various functions. Estimates the amount and kind of food to be purchased, taking into account the nature of the function and the number of guests. Plans, budgets, provisions and maintains inventory. Mixes, chops and cooks as needed to assist cooks and chefs. Ensures meal quality and guest satisfaction. Works with safety as a priority, and follows department and company safety standards. Maintains relevant knowledge of industry through continuing education and training. Performs any other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

21 years of age or above.
Will be required to obtain and maintain registration or a license issued by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.
Must be able to obtain and maintain any licensing or active work cards required.
High school degree or equivalent required. Culinary arts degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Minimum 3 years of experience as a chef in a full-service restaurant required, 1 year in a leadership role preferred. Hospitality experience preferred. Extensive sanitation and culinary knowledge, and demonstrated knife skills required.
General computer skills and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred.
Candidate must have experience with planning and project management.
Must possess outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills, as well as excellent attention to detail.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents, such as policy and procedure manuals, maintenance instructions, and other related documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries from other employees or guests. Fluency in English required, second language a plus. Ability to write detailed instructions and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations.
Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations. Ability to decipher various reports and maintain reports upon request.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is also regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, and to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, stretch, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Essential responsibilities include moderate physical ability such as lift or maneuver at least fifty (50) pounds, and varied instances of standing/walking.

Nice To Haves

ServSafe or equivalent certification preferred.
Hospitality experience preferred.
General computer skills and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred.
Knowledge of union as well as non-union working environments preferred.
Fluency in English required, second language a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensures all Encore Boston Harbor core values and property and department standards are implemented and applied.
Assists in the management of daily kitchen activities to maintain restaurant performance.
Assists in the management and performance of team members under his/her area of responsibility.
Monitors all activities of the kitchen to ensure that all applicable internal policies, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and controls property wide are enforced.
Assists management to ensure department delivers and maintains a maximum level of property-wide service and satisfaction.
Facilitates communication throughout the kitchen by organizing and presiding over regularly scheduled meetings with team members within the department and with other departments as appropriate to ensure property wide communication.
Assists in the hiring, performance management, and employee engagement within the department. Provides training opportunities, constructive and positive feedback to team members within area of responsibility. Creates a motivating environment.
Keeps informed of all new developments within the department and makes recommendations designed to maximize department and company success.
Effectively manages internal and external guest relations, which may require levels of patience, tact and diplomacy. Responsible for addressing guest and team member issues as appropriate.
Manages multiple priorities simultaneously and meets deadlines, often in stressful and high-pressure situations.
Assists in the planning of the menu and in the preparation of the meals for varying sized groups.
Cleans and/or insures the sanitary conditions and operating order of kitchen appliances, equipment, food storage areas and the kitchen itself.
Purchases and verifies quality and quantity of food and kitchen supplies required for daily activities and various functions.
Estimates the amount and kind of food to be purchased, taking into account the nature of the function and the number of guests.
Plans, budgets, provisions and maintains inventory.
Mixes, chops and cooks as needed to assist cooks and chefs.
Ensures meal quality and guest satisfaction.
Works with safety as a priority, and follows department and company safety standards.
Maintains relevant knowledge of industry through continuing education and training.
Performs any other job-related duties as assigned.