Executive Chef

Job Summary:

The Sous Chef - Banquets will provide direct and general supervision to the culinary team in assigned shifts to ensure quality food preparation and guest satisfaction while supporting the company's vision, mission, and values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all cooking operations, including methods of preparation, portion control, monitoring timeliness of food delivery and garnishing; ensuring a high-quality preparation and attractive presentation of all food to exceed the company's standards.
• Staff, schedule, evaluate, train, develop and monitor culinary team; Understand department objectives, standards, guidelines and budget to achieve effective supervision of department.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment and working conditions are well-maintained; Assist Restaurant Chef with writing and cost-control of recipes, as well as developing a collection of recipes in a recipe book.
• Oversight of monitoring staff adherence to health department regulations regarding food handling, storage, temperature, and cleanliness of work; review any health department issues with Management team and Restaurant Chef to correct any problems.
• Assist Restaurant Chef in developing and implementing policies, procedures and rules including operations manuals, to promote compliance with company and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with Assistant General Manager, General Manager, and Restaurant Chef to ensure communication between the front and back of house is seamless while taking ownership of all assigned areas.

Requirements:

• Ideally, completion of a culinary arts degree or accredited apprenticeship and/or four (4) years of progressive food preparation experience.
• Minimum of one year in a supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Computer literacy to include Excel Spreadsheet and Word experience.

About Boyd Gaming:

Boyd Gaming is one of the nation's leading casino entertainment companies. In a highly competitive industry, our Boyd Style of hospitality has come to define us in a most unique way. Forging ahead in the coming years, we will remain focused on our three main goals: improving our operating performance, continuing to execute on our current growth strategy, and demonstrating our branding initiatives.