Executive Sous Chef

Maintaining high standards of food quality and guest service, while controlling food, labor, and other expenses in the Steakhouse and Banquet kitchen areas.

• Ensure a consistent high level of food quality and guest service
• Maintain cleanliness of all back of the house areas
• Keep equipment in proper working order
• Complete financial analysis and reports as assigned
• Develop and maintain a positive work environment throughout the back of the steakhouse kitchen areas
• Communicate and work closely with front of the house management to ensure a quality employee-guest experience
• Provide adequate training and tools for employees so they may effectively perform necessary job duties
• Meet the attendance guidelines of the job and adhering to departmental and company policies
• Adheres to regulatory, departmental, and company policies in an ethical manner
• Outstanding example of and a credit to Saracen Casino Resort
• Provides exceptional customer service to all patrons and communicates in a pleasant, friendly, and professional manner at all times
• Attends all necessary training meetings
• Assist in other projects, as directed

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age or older upon employment
• High School Graduate with two-year Culinary Arts School or equivalent technical training in Food & Beverage
• Five years of restaurant industry work, including two to three years progressive supervisory experience in food production in a hotel or chain restaurant environment
• Knowledge of food and labor costs
• Budget and P&L knowledge and experience
• Proven performance in implementing and maintaining food production operational standards
• Familiarity with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook is a plus
• Team Player
• Must present a well-groomed and professional appearance
• Must possess excellent communication skills
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Ability to write routine correspondence and to speak effectively to the public, employees and customers
• Must have the ability to deal effectively and interact well with the customers and employees
• Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner
• Must be able to be approved for and maintain a valid gaming license
• Work nights, weekends and holidays as required
• Employment is contingent upon a favorable outcome of a background investigation and drug screening

• Must be physically mobile with reasonable accommodations and be able to maneuver to all areas of the casino
• Must be able to tolerate areas containing secondary smoke, high noise levels, bright lights and dust
• Respond to visual and oral cues
• Operate in mentally and physically stressful situations
• Able to operate the following equipment: cutting boards, mixers, pourers, knives, and other necessary equipment
• Must be able to stand, walk, and move through all areas of the casino
• Maintain physical stamina and proper mental attitude to work under pressure in a fast-paced, casino environment and effectively deal with customers, management, employees, and members of the business community in all situations