Chef Specialty- Full time, Ritas Cantina (Harrah's SoCal)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $80,000.00 - $90,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Job Description
Harrah's Resort Southern California is a premier luxury resort and casino located in the vibrant region of San Diego County, known for its world-class amenities, exceptional guest services, and a dedication to creating memorable experiences for visitors. As the fourth largest resort property in San Diego County, the resort embodies a unique blend of recreation, entertainment, and hospitality excellence. The environment at Harrah's Resort is one that fosters creativity, passion, and fun, proudly embracing a "Funner" culture that encourages collaboration, innovation, and family-style service to all guests. The resort employs dedicated professionals known as Funmakers who are committed to making... 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
- 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 is preferred
- sound culinary knowledge of Mexican cuisine
- understands food cost and margins and how to best control them
- strong knowledge of line of supply
- Stratton Warren 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 always
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 pertinent information
- ensures the integrity of all recipes by maintaining a current recipe file and training employees to follow 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 submits them to payroll
- maintains budgeted food cost by adhering to recipe standards, maintaining low inventory levels, taking daily inventory of high-cost items, utilizing the cost transfer system, and evaluating product mix
- acknowledges superior performance and corrects negative performance issues through progressive discipline
- maintains an active role in training and supervising cooks
- fills out daily culinary shift reports and forwards to the Executive Chef
- meets attendance guidelines and adheres to company policies
- attends culinary focus and food and beverage meetings
- trains staff on emergency procedures
- establishes a daily dining room presence to solicit guest feedback
- interviews, trains, and selects employees
- conducts performance reviews
- makes or recommends wage increases and promotions
- provides for safety and security
- handles employees' complaints or grievances
- recommends disciplinary action when necessary
- monitors legal compliance with federal, state, and gaming laws
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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