Executive Chef - Casino jobs in Bentonville, AR

Description

Position Purpose:

To provide a high quality, elegant, and efficient culinary experience to guests. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Directs food preparation and collaborates with executive chef.
• Produces high quality plates, including both design and taste.
• Oversees and supervises kitchen staff.
• Ensures that food is top quality, and that kitchen is in good condition.
• Keeps stations clean and complies with food safety standards.
• Offers suggestions and creative ideas that can improve upon the kitchen’s performance.
• Prepares food properly.
• Trains new employees.
• Solves problems that arise and seizes control of issues in the kitchen.

Requirements

Education/Qualifications:

• Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and procedures.
• Management skills.
• Familiarity with industry’s best practices.
• Creativity.
• Hand-eye coordination.
• Time-management skills.
• Decision making.
• Handles pressure.
• Deals with uncertainty.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Formal culinary training can be helpful.
• Kitchen experience required. 
• Must be at least 18 years old. 
• Food handler’s permit required.

Licensing:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required Gaming License

Work Requirements:

Requires problem solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. Position involves prolonged walking, stooping, or bending, lifting, or carrying up to 50 pounds daily. Work is performed in a casino environment with varying levels of lighting, air quality, noise, and / or temperature.