Head Chef

Compensation: Starting salary is $75,544.59/year, depending on experience.
Work Schedule: Varies
Employment Type: Full Time, Exempt

OBJECTIVE

The Head Chef reports directly to the Executive Sous Chef and oversees the Sous Chef team. This role entails managing scheduling, recruitment, training, and exhibiting leadership, coaching, and organizational capabilities on a daily basis. The Head Chef fosters a motivating atmosphere by being accessible to both management and team members, exemplifying expected behaviors, and keeping the team informed about immediate objectives and plans.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sous Chef - Sno Caf & Deli

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Head Chef is accountable for all facets of kitchen operations, including conducting regular inspections of the facility, delegating responsibilities to meet standards, and communicating any facility requirements to the appropriate department.
• The Head Chef determines production needs, facilitates the production process, assigns relevant tasks to the Sous Chefs, and supervises these tasks until completion.
• The Head Chef identifies hiring needs for the department and coordinates these efforts with HR, the Executive Sous Chef, and Sous Chefs.
• The Head Chef manages all administrative responsibilities of the outlet in the back of house as assigned by the Executive Sous Chef, including daily operational logs, team member evaluations, and monitoring and approving daily attendance.
• They are responsible for overseeing training, leading, and coaching all employees within their venue, with a direct focus on training the Sous Chefs and Lead Cooks.
• Encourage leadership development among staff by setting an example, teaching essential leadership qualities, and recognizing and nurturing natural leaders within each group.
• Oversee ordering, product specifications, food quality, and end-of-month inventory; maintain controls to minimize and track waste.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma / GED; Recognized Equivalent of a High School Diploma (RED) or Foreign High School Diploma (FHD); and
• Five (5) years of culinary experience with at least two (2) years in a supervisory or Sous Chef role required; knowledge of proper food handling practices; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Proficient in computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook).

PREFERRED

Education and Experience:

• Culinary Degree or ACF Certification.

Snoqualmie Casino prioritizes hiring Snoqualmie Tribal Members/Native Americans in accordance with the Snoqualmie Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO). Candidates must obtain and maintain a Gaming License from the Snoqualmie Gaming Commission. Pre-employment drug testing is mandatory for all positions. The use of marijuana will not disqualify applicants for positions in any department other than Transportation (Valet, Driver I). DOT panel testing is required for the Driver position.

Salary Information

Starting salary: $75,544.59/year

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