Overview:
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The incumbent in this position is responsible for planning meals, procurement of food supplies and kitchen equipment, production of meals, supervising and coordinating the work of the kitchen personnel, and keeping with all Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana quality standards. This role is responsible for enhancing the food product that is presented to guests, making changes to respond to marketplace and guest needs and recommending changes in food product as a result of market research.

**Responsibilities**:
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**:

- (These functions are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all inclusive for this position)_
- Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana their choice for gaming entertainment; responsible for actively building and retaining guest relations and acts as a mentor to team members in order to provide superior guest service.
- Hires, trains, motivates, evaluates, and supervises staff in order to ensure that employees receive adequate guidance and resources to accomplish established objectives.
- Understands vision and department objectives, standards, guidelines, and budget to achieve effective supervision of department.
- Establishes and maintains training and development procedures to ensure superior guest service standards are achieved.
- Maintains department objectives, standards, guidelines, and budget to ensure proper management of the department.
- Monitors food purchasing, staffing, food preparation, and food inventory in order to control food and labor costs and waste, ensuring adherence to the budget.
- Assists in developing menu changes to ensure variety and food quality.
- Monitors and advises on storage of food items to ensure the quality of food and compliance with health requirements.
- Assists Executive Sous Chef in other kitchen areas on a relief basis as necessary.
- Consults with catering sales manager and clients to create, adapt, and tailor special menu.
- Responsible for tracking food cost variances and adjusting such prices to food items that will result in net profit.
- Required to meet budgetary guidelines for food cost, labor cost and miscellaneous costs.
- Attend and participate in meetings, completing follow-up as assigned.
- Perform work regularly and predictably.
- Other duties as assigned.

**NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**
- Attend seminars when needed.

Qualifications:
**EDUCATION AND /OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS**:

- (Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year for year basis)_

High school diploma or GED as well as Culinary Arts/Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent. Must have at least 3 -5 years’ experience as Sous Chef, Chef de Cousin, Executive Sous Chef management capacity, and excellent knowledge of current culinary trends. Must have experience in high volume Casino/Resort/Hotel business. Must possess the ability to handle stressful and busy Casino/Resort/Hotel.

**ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: (Licenses, Certifications, Testing, etc)**:

- Must obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Gaming regulations
- Must successfully pass background check.
- Must successfully pass drug screening.
- Must be eighteen (21) years of age.

**KNOWLEDGE OF**:

- Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
- All applicable health, sanitation, and licensing ordinances.
- Food products, standard recipes, and proper preparation.
- All kitchen operations.

**ABILITY TO**:

- Use all tools associated with the position including but not limited to knives, slicers, and choppers.
- Review and comprehend recipes and other necessary documentation.
- Inspect quality of all food items.
- Deliver a service level which creates an atmosphere that makes our guests want to return, giving each guest a positive, memorable entertainment experience.
- Routinely go above and beyond in the accomplishment of position responsibilities in an effort to play a role in the achievement of organizational goals.
- Present an image of excitement, enthusiasm, and outgoing personality, while being able to project a professional appearance.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Observe and direct actions of subordinates.
- Participate in the development and administration of goals, objectives, and procedures.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed.

Additional Details:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of team members assigned to this job. The Team Member understands that employment with the Company