Executive Sous Chef - Casino jobs in Costa Mesa, CA

Bourbon Steak is Chef Michael Mina’s love letter to the classic American steakhouse. Timeless steakhouse dishes are elevated by Chef Mina’s refined technique and infused with his arsenal of world flavors and creative flair. The restaurant accomplishes all the traditions expected from a steakhouse, offering the finest cuts of premium beef and seafood complimented by a cutting-edge wine and spirits program, and using local farmers and purveyors to highlight the regions finest ingredients.

Executive Sous Chef

Operates the kitchen on a daily basis with professionalism, respect, efficiency, knowledge and awareness.  Understanding the culinary philosophy of the restaurant, attention to detail and follow through of all restaurant policies. Mentors junior staff members. Uphold restaurant standards for quality and cleanliness.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

1. Act with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the culture, values and mission of Mina Group, and our partners.
2. Ensure that all guests feel welcome and are given responsive, professional, gracious service at all times
3. Performs all aspects of position with efficiency, respect, friendliness, professionalism, teamwork, knowledge, patience, awareness, compassion, courtesy and initiative.
4. Understand philosophy of management and owner. Displays consistent attention to detail and follow through of all restaurant policies.
5. Represents the restaurant professionally through effective communication, cooperation and relationships with the all business partners. 
6. Collaborates with team to create a culture and restaurant work environment based upon respect; fosters opportunities for team to learn, grow and develop their abilities.
7. Leads the Management Staff, ensures that service standards are on par with all outside accreditation sources: including but not limited to Zagat, Gayot, Yelp, Opentable 4.5 Star, San Francisco Chronicle 4 star, Wine Spectator, and Michelin Recommended and in keeping with the service foundation and philosophy established 
8. Understand completely all programs, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines and training programs.
9. Offer positive solutions to problems or issues and be a voice that is part of the decision making team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Be able to communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of the restaurant’s operating area.
2. A minimum of 4 years of kitchen management and cooking in a fine dining/upscale dining restaurant.
3. Must display the image and positive attitude set forth by the restaurant.
4. Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbal and written.
5. Be able to work in a standing position a minimum of 8 hours a day.
6. Be able to reach, bend and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
7. Must have the stamina to work a minimum of 50 hours per week.
8. Must be able to lead, promote and manage a positive working environment for all management and hourly employees.

The Mina Group and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers 
dedicated to non-discrimination in employment and will consider 
qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with 
the requirements of AB 1008, California Fair Employment and Housing 
Act (FEHA), San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and Los Angeles Fair 
Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all other local, state and 
federal laws.