POSITION OVERVIEW

The Master Cook is a highly skilled and experienced culinary professional responsible for overseeing and executing the preparation of high-quality dishes in the kitchen. This position involves leading and coordinating the kitchen team, ensuring the adherence to culinary standards, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. The Master Cook plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional dining experiences to guests and upholding the reputation of the culinary establishment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following and other duties may be assigned as necessary:

• Demonstrate a high level of culinary skills and expertise in preparing a variety of dishes, including soups, appetizers, entrees, and desserts
• Guide the kitchen team, ensuring efficient and smooth kitchen operations during service hours
• Contribute to the development of new recipes and menu items, bringing creativity and innovation to the culinary offerings
• Ensure that all dishes leaving the kitchen meet the highest standards of taste, presentation, and quality
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to manage kitchen inventory, ensuring adequate stock levels and minimizing waste
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards, ensuring a clean and hygienic kitchen environment
• Train and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in culinary skills
• Efficiently manage kitchen operations to deliver dishes on time while maintaining consistency and quality
• Assist in the planning and execution of special culinary events or themed menus
• Work with the Executive Chef to manage food costs and portion control without compromising on food quality
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, as well as food handling and storage guidelines
• Temporary or permanent duties and responsibilities may be added to or modified as deemed necessary

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 18 years of age.

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Culinary Degree or equivalent culinary certification is a plus
• Extensive experience as a Cook or Chef, with a strong track record of culinary excellence
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills in a kitchen environment
• In-depth knowledge of various cooking techniques, ingredients, and flavor profiles
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and precision
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and priorities
• Creativity and a passion for culinary innovation and continuous improvement
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards and regulations
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule to include nights, holidays, and weekends
• Work in a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT 

Fontainebleau Las Vegas is committed to ensuring an inclusive space and sense of belonging for our Members. We believe our workforce should reflect the vast diversity of the communities we serve, and that diverse voices should be intentionally integrated into our work. We foster a culture of difference and diversity of identity, experience, and perspective, while actively striving for inclusive behaviors across our Company. By promoting these values and continuously pushing for better, we aim to create a positive work environment that encourages equality, inclusion, empowerment, and respect.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Member must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state, and local regulations.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in English may also be required.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Member is regularly required to stand and use hands and fingers to handle or utilize objects, tools, or controls. The Member frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision.

The Member must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and must have the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Member could be exposed to an environment containing unrestricted secondhand tobacco smoke.

PAY TRANSPARENCY 

Fontainebleau Las Vegas believes in developing and supporting our talent into the future. Our compensation program is designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented Members who are the driving force behind the Company's success. We strive to provide market-competitive compensation. Salary will be commensurate with experience and skill set, considering a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as internal equity and market data alignment.

In alignment with our Company culture, we will strive to communicate openly about the goals of the Company and the design of the compensation program. The compensation process is designed to be fair and simple so that all Members and managers understand the Company's goals and future career development opportunities for upward mobility.

SALARY

$24.97 per hour