What are the responsibilities and job description for the Property Executive Chef position at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana?
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Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The incumbent is responsible for overseeing, directing and performing the daily execution of all assigned kitchen food production and service execution while establishing and maintaining standards of operation in the areas of food quality, timelines of food, cleanliness and maintenance, profitability and supervision of staff.
Essential Functions
(These functions are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all inclusive for this position)
(Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year for year basis)
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of team members assigned to this job. The Team Member understands that employment with the Company is at-will and that no express and/or implied contract of employment exists unless it is in writing and signed by the Department Head. The Team Member further understands that conditions may require the Company to modify this Job Description and that the Company reserves the right to exercise its discretion to make such changes.
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The incumbent is responsible for overseeing, directing and performing the daily execution of all assigned kitchen food production and service execution while establishing and maintaining standards of operation in the areas of food quality, timelines of food, cleanliness and maintenance, profitability and supervision of staff.
Essential Functions
(These functions are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all inclusive for this position)
- Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana their choice for gaming entertainment; responsible for actively building and retaining guest relations and acts as a mentor to team members in order to provide superior guest service.
- Oversees the daily Back of the House and land Food & Beverage operations.
- Responsible for menu development, food quality, preparation, and presentation.
- Responsible for developing and maintaining adequate par levels and inventory control procedures.
- Responsible for working with vendors and obtaining food quotes and food purchases.
- Oversees food transfers and requisitions for the land outlets.
- Control food and labor costs
- Oversees employees’ training and development of food quality and safety.
- Maintains the Food Services Standards of Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana.
- Responsible for cleanliness of the supervised areas and sanitation standards as defined by the Health Department guidelines.
- Supervises Back of the House and land Food & Beverage staff.
- Conducts performance evaluations of direct reports and assist in analyzing development of staff.
- Attend seminars when needed.
(Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year for year basis)
- Culinary Arts degree required.
- Must have a minimum of five years’ experience in the Culinary Arts.
- Previous supervisory background in hospitality industry.
- Banquet and beverage operations experience required.
- Good verbal and written communication skills are a must.
- Must obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Indiana Gaming Commission.
- Must successfully pass background check.
- Must successfully pass drug screening.
- Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
- Must be able to work holidays and weekends, as well as flexible shifts.
- Prior experience in the Gaming industry strongly preferred.
- Prior experience in Tribal Gaming preferred.
- Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
- Standard safety and sanitation practices for food and beverage service.
- Food, food product, food preparation, etc.
- Standard safety and sanitation practices for food and beverage service.
- How to prepare stocks, soups, mother sauces, all varieties of meat including veal, pork, beef, lamb, poultry, game and seafood.
- Complete understanding of kitchen operations.
- Demonstrated organizational skills, budgeting experience and full understanding of financials.
- Must have the ability to withstand noisy and smoke-filled environments.
- Must be able to stand 50% of shift, walk 45% of shift, and sit 5% of shift.
- Must have valid Food Handlers Card, Liquor License, and IGC Badge when working.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of team members assigned to this job. The Team Member understands that employment with the Company is at-will and that no express and/or implied contract of employment exists unless it is in writing and signed by the Department Head. The Team Member further understands that conditions may require the Company to modify this Job Description and that the Company reserves the right to exercise its discretion to make such changes.