Primm Valley Resorts

Executive Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $67,300.00 - $92,800.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
Flexible Schedule

Job Description

Our company is a distinguished establishment within the hospitality industry, renowned for delivering exceptional dining experiences across multiple culinary styles and settings. As a major player in the hotel and casino segment, we have a longstanding reputation for excellence, catering to a diverse clientele that expects high-quality food service and impeccable customer care. Committed to sustaining this legacy, we invest in innovative culinary practices and embrace a culture of continuous improvement, staff development, and guest satisfaction. Our team-oriented environment encourages collaboration among various departments including food and beverage, front of house, and event management, to ensure seamless service delivery at... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma
  • Culinary or apprenticeship program highly preferred
  • Minimum five years of chef experience preferred
  • Experience working in a fast-paced high volume environment
  • Five or more years as a professional chef for a major hotel resort or chain concept restaurant corporation
  • Knowledge of statutory requirements regarding health and safety, sanitation, proper chemical usage, fire procedures and HACCP
  • Knowledge of all kitchen equipment operations
  • Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with management, staff and guests
  • Must be able to effectively communicate in English
  • Must have Microsoft Office experience and basic computer skills
  • Clark County Nevada food handler's card
  • Clark County Nevada non-gaming employee card
  • Valid driver license

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma
  • Culinary or apprenticeship program highly preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years of chef experience preferred
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, high volume environment
  • 5 or more years as a professional chef for a major hotel, resort or chain concept restaurant corporation
  • Experience must include continental cuisine, high volume three meal/coffee shops, international buffets, steakhouse, Mexican and American
  • Knowledge of statutory requirements regarding health and safety, sanitation, proper chemical usage, fire procedures, and HACCP
  • Knowledge of all kitchen equipment operations
  • Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with management, staff, and guests
  • Knowledge, understanding, and compliance of policies and procedures, job descriptions, daily memorandums, chemical labels, and other instructions
  • Must be able to effectively communicate in English
  • Must have Microsoft Office experience and basic computer skills

Job Duties

  • Maintains operational control of purchasing, receiving, purveyor lists, and inventory of all kitchen items
  • Understands and assists in the creation of the departmental budget
  • Efficiently operates within pre-established food and labor cost controls and plays an active role in contributing to the outlet's profits
  • Ensures kitchens and employees meet both state, departmental and company standard requirements concerning sanitation and personal hygiene
  • Understands the Stratton Warren System for purchasing and ensures completion of cost transfers
  • Reviews Banquet Event Order sheets and make note of any changes
  • Maintains high customer satisfaction through consistently introducing innovative products
  • Ensures that employees have all required certification validated, i.e., gaming registration, health cards and alcohol awareness
  • Actively interacts with guests and consistently coaches team on guest relations skills
  • Utilizes historical cover counts/trends to effectively forecast business levels, kitchen work schedules and food production pars
  • Acts as a liaison with restaurant managers and serving staff
  • Provides recipes, training, and experience to all staff to adhere to the quality standards of the department/company
  • Culinary skills for menu design & pricing, garde mange, cost analysis and creating innovative dishes
  • Manages budgets for food and labor costs including schedules
  • Adheres to all sanitary and food safety regulations governing handling and serving food
  • Operates equipment in a safe manner
  • Able to create strategies, problem solve and use critical thinking skills
  • Responsible for catering and private functions on and off premise
  • Physical presence on the floor during key result times

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location