Executive Chef - Casino is responsible for all of the operations of the kitchens. Creates and updates menus to maximize profits and minimize loss. Being an Executive Chef - Casino tests and develops recipes. Monitors customer satisfaction. Additionally, Executive Chef - Casino maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food. Ensures that food and facilities meet all governmental regulations. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a top management. The Executive Chef - Casino manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be an Executive Chef - Casino typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Sous Chef comes with a great deal of responsibility. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef will quickly amass an in-depth familiarity with the kitchen’s operations so that they may fill in for the executive chef when needed and assist them in resolving any problems that may arise on the job. A Sous chef must possess the ability to quickly and authoritatively delegate job tasks to a large staff. They must also be able to draw upon their considerable experience as a culinary chef who has worked in many different roles and settings in order to effectively coach and mentor junior chefs. The Sous Chef reports directly to the Executive Chef.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Chef
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Culinary training is preferred or cooking and production experience. A minimum of 2 years working in a food preparation position.
SKILLS:
Culinary Skills
Microsoft Office Skills
Mathematical Skills
Professional Communication Skills, oral and written.
Must maintain confidentiality.
Must be able to work in a fast paced, high-energy and demanding environment
Organization and Leadership Skills
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally be required to lift more than 25 pounds. The employee must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
MENTAL DEMANDS:
The ability to work in a fast paced environment and exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and taking effective action. Communicate and present ideas effectively and orally.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Ability to work in a Casino environment, in the midst of noise, smoke, crowded situations, etc. Ability to work with diversified customers, ability to work independently and under customer demands.