Chef Specialty- Full Time, Cafe (Harrah's SoCal)

Murrieta, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Exact $80,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

bonus

Employee Discounts

training programs

Job Description

Harrah's Resort Southern California is a premier resort and casino destination located in Funner, California, known for its vibrant atmosphere and world-class amenities. As the fourth largest resort property in San Diego County, Harrah's Resort offers an exciting, dynamic environment that combines gaming, entertainment, dining, and hospitality to create memorable experiences for all guests. The resort prides itself on fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and inspiration, making it an exceptional place for employees who are passionate about delivering outstanding service and working in a team-oriented atmosphere.

The resort is dedicated to creating a fun and engaging workplace where employ... Show More

Job Requirements

must be able to maneuver to all areas of the kitchen, restaurant, hotel, and casino
must be able to conduct conversations with guests and employees and speak distinctly and persuasively with others
must be able to deal effectively with diverse departments and have flexibility to work in an ever-changing work environment
must be able to work in extreme hot or cold temperatures
must be able to calculate numbers and solve complex problems
must be able to respond to visual or aural cues
must be able to react quickly to resolve problems or conflicts
must be able to cook and create new, innovative, and imaginative recipes
must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English

Job Qualifications

two years prior experience as room chef or above in an upscale restaurant preferred
sound culinary knowledge of continental/steakhouse cuisine
understands food cost and margins and how to best control them
strong knowledge of line of supply
as-400 ordering system knowledge preferred
must possess excellent people skills
must have the ability to teach and motivate staff
understands the concept of and how to administer progressive discipline
must be able to display an active, well organized, and well-groomed appearance at all times

Job Duties

facilitates a team structure between the front and back of the house staffs to assure that each guest has a positive experience
holds a daily pre-shift meeting with culinary staff to discuss the day’s business and all other pertinent information
ensures the integrity of all recipes by maintaining a current recipe file and trains all employees to follow recipe specifications and procedures
performs daily line checks to ensure quality of line set up
monitors daily labor hours scheduled and consumed
adjusts to slower periods by encouraging no times and early outs
verifies accuracy of sign in sheets and turns them into payroll nightly
maintains budgeted food cost by adhering to recipe standards, maintaining low inventory levels in coolers and storerooms (J.I.T.), taking daily inventory of all high-cost items, utilizing the cost transfer system, and evaluating the P mix daily to verify usage to items sold
acknowledges superior performance and corrects negative performance issues by using the discussion planner and progressive discipline as needed
maintains an active role in the training and supervision of stewards and wait staff
fills out daily culinary shift reports and forwards to the Executive Chef
attends weekly Culinary Focus meeting and monthly Food and Beverage meeting
trains staff on emergency procedures
establishes a nightly dining room presence to solicit feedback from guests
spends time interviewing, training, and selecting employees
conducts performance reviews
makes or recommends wage increases and promotions
provides for safety and security
handles employees' complaints or grievances
recommends disciplinary action or disciplines employees
supervises and monitors work
monitors legal compliance with federal, state, and gaming laws

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

We didn't receive the exact location for this job posting,

please contact the employer.

You may be also interested in: