Executive Chef

Job Description Summary

Oversees the operation of all kitchen areas, including but not limited to, receiving, and quality preparation of all food items.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

• Assists the F&B Director in all outlets.
• Maintains budgeted food cost and labor cost.
• Assists with the development of all menus and creates food ideas.
• Maintains a superior food quality.
• Maintains proper storage and rotation of all food items.
• Follows up on guest complaints.
• Gives direction and develops kitchen supervisors.
• Assures that all kitchen Team Members follow the proper dress code.
• Oversees the training of all kitchen Team Members.
• Maintains proper sanitation levels throughout department.
• Checks all food outlets to assure food is properly prepared and held at the proper temperature for serving.
• Oversees the food deliveries through kitchen receiving.
• Participates in taste testing on all new products with the F&B Director.
• Responsible for food for all special parties held off premises.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety procedures to ensure Team Member safety.
• Provide excellent guest service to both guest and internal clients.
• Must adhere to all Tribal Ordinance, Regulations, and the ACCRS and SRC System of Internal Controls, and Standard Operating Procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Executive Sous Chef
• Additional Kitchen Team Members

GAMING EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• 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.

Required Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma/G.E.D.
• Culinary arts or related college degree preferred.
• 10 years' experience as a Chef/Kitchen Manager; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Attend and complete California Department of ABC Lead Training Program.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to stand, move and work throughout the office area and properties, including walking up to 1 mile, climbing stairs and sitting at a desk/workstation for the duration of the shift.
• Also, may be subjected to a smoke-filled environment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but will escalate when located in the casino environment.
• Must be able to grasp, bend, lift and/or carry or otherwise move goods weighing a minimum of 25 lbs. on an intermittent basis, and sufficient dexterity of hand in order to use office equipment including, but not limited to: a computer keyboard, calculator, general office equipment and multi-line telephone.