Executive Chef  (Full Time)
Department: Food & Beverage

POSITION SUMMARY: Manages all food preparation in all CCCH venues ensuring superior quality, safety, and service standards are met or exceeded.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Responsible for staff selection training, supervision, coaching, evaluating, and delegating work assignments in accord with CCCH policies, procedures, and philosophies.

Plan menus and food production in all venues ensuring specifications in recipes and food apportionment are met.

Assist Director of Hospitality in reviewing, analyzing outlet reports, staff planning and schedules, events planning, menu planning, labor and food costs, and staff concerns.

Monitor, facilitate, and participate in all compliance and safety training to ensure adherence with all CCCH policies and procedures, and governing agencies regulations related to food safety, storage, preparation, and facilities cleanliness.

Review and analyze inventory of supplies and equipment and recommend or approve purchases to replace, restock or improve food offerings and kitchen preparedness.

Inspect food preparation processes and areas to ensure the highest standards of quality and cleanliness are observed.

Propose menus and oversee preparation of food for special events.

Train and mentor culinary staff to encourage internal promotions and advancement

Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (Indicate if Qualification is Required or Preferred):

1. Education:

a. High school diploma or equivalent required.

b. Culinary degree and/or equivalent experience as an Executive Chef, required.

2. Work Experience:

a. Minimum of 3 years experience as a sous chef in a full-service restaurant or hotel, required.

b. Expertise in fine dining and buffet presentation, required.

3. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

a. Experience developing and refining signature dishes preferred.

b. Must be computer literate with Microsoft Office products.

c. Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.

d. Must be proficient (read, write, speak) English.

4. Professional Licenses & Certifications Requirements: Culinary certifications, preferred.

5. Must be at least:18 years of age.

6. Must be able to demonstrate eligibility to work in the U.S.

7. Must participate and pass pre-employment drug screening and background investigation to obtain and maintain a valid Gaming License.

8. Must be able to communicate and interact with Guests, fellow Team Members, and Management in a professional and courteous manner.

9. Must be available to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays as deemed necessary.

10. Must be able to comply with all Cliff Castle Casino Hotel policies and procedures.