Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $67,900.00 - $93,600.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
Educational tuition reimbursement
Ventra Program
Employee assistance program
Job Description
American Place Casino is Chicagoland's premier gaming and entertainment destination, renowned for its unparalleled hospitality and an unforgettable guest experience. More than just a casino, it is a dynamic community where employees thrive and are offered countless opportunities for career growth within a workplace culture that embraces inclusivity and fun. With a firm commitment to elevating standards of excellence, American Place Casino fosters a professional environment where every moment is crafted to delight guests and every opportunity serves as a pathway to success. The company is dedicated to creating a welcoming atmosphere for both guests and staff, making it a... Show More
Job Requirements
- Able to train and manage a large staff
- Able to stand for 10-14 hour shifts
- Physically able to perform job demands including sitting, bending, lifting, reaching, pulling/pushing, kneeling, squatting, and grasping
- Able to obtain and maintain necessary licenses and/or certifications required by local gaming regulations
Job Qualifications
- Experience in high volume food sales
- Leadership, team building and implementation skills
- Minimum 4 years of management experience
- Minimum 7 years of foodservice experience
- Superior technical and natural cooking abilities
- College degree preferred
- Minimum 5 years experience in multi-unit food and beverage or casino/hotel operations
- Knowledge of standards in food and beverage service, storeroom procedures and cooking methods
- Bilingual skills preferred
- Proficiency with opening and closing procedures, inventory production, food knowledge and POS systems
Job Duties
- Create and maintain an upbeat, productive, and educational kitchen environment
- Project a positive attitude and display respect for all employees and food
- Provide ongoing training and continuous improvement of product and workplace safety and sanitation
- Offer feedback and develop the Chef team
- Participate actively in Food & Beverage management meetings
- Work with management and front-line teams to increase guest counts and build a loyal guest base
- Manage staffing levels, recruit and hire quality employees including leadership and line positions
- Establish and oversee employee training systems
- Complete performance reviews of kitchen staff
- Maintain accurate employee records and proper documentation
- Assess and develop culinary team members
- Coach and mentor staff for career development
- Manage food and labor costs to maximize sales and profits
- Participate in P&L review meetings and analyze monthly financial reports
- Develop kitchen action plans and implement cost reduction strategies
- Monitor labor reports and minimize overtime
- Conduct weekly food cost assessments
- Produce monthly physical food inventory and handle other assigned duties
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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