Sous Chef- A Stephen Starr Restaurant

About the Role

The Sous Chef is responsible for developing menus and concepts according to the overall schedule of the outlet.

Position Responsibilities

• Creates and ensures a fresh, positive and exciting environment where sanitation, flawless delivery and execution of product excellence and service are paramount

• Work with stewarding Department to assure all cleaning and deep cleaning schedules are followed
• Manage the service cleanliness and dining room floor
• Must have acquired knowledge of sanitation according to state and federal guidelines
• Work efficiently and accurately in operating mode
• Thorough knowledge of Safety and OSHA guidelines
• Follow and maintain documentation according to all HACCP guidelines
• Set up HACCP flow chart built into production guidelines
• Manage the food and labor cost
• Complete paperwork, daily and weekly reports, menu analysis and ordering products
• Training of all employees; prepare weekly schedules; employee development and training programs.
• Inspect equipment and assure PM is in effect
• Follows and adheres to all company and Departmental safety guidelines

Essential Functions

• Periodically pushing and pulling heavy carts and lifting products in proper storage areas
• Temperatures vary from hot to cold areas
• Periodically taste and evaluate quality of food products
• Required to be detailed oriented
• Exposure to casino related environmental factors including but not limited to secondhand smoke, excessive noise, and stress related to servicing customers in a high pressure and fast paced environment.
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends, as well as flexible shifts and/or unusual hours.
• Must be able to stand for an entire shift and move throughout the hotel.
• Must be able to lift to 55 lbs, push up to 50lbs.

Requirements

• Must have four years' culinary experience; two years' supervisory experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse work staff
• Excellent guest relations skills
• Proficient at all computer and software applications
• The ability to effectively communicate in English
• Serv Safe certified
• Work with Excel, Word and Agilysys MMS System software programs

Benefits

• Free meal on shift
• Training & Development
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k,)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off

Qualification

Associate Degree