Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.75 - $31.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
training programs
Career Development
Job Description
The Fine Dining Room Chef position is offered by Seneca Gaming Corporation, a renowned hospitality and gaming establishment that prioritizes delivering exceptional dining experiences to its patrons. The corporation operates a Steakhouse known for its exquisite fine dining offerings and is committed to maintaining high standards in culinary arts, customer service, and food safety. As part of its dynamic team, the Fine Dining Room Chef plays a crucial role in upholding the culinary excellence and service philosophy that Seneca Gaming Corporation embodies. With its strong reputation and dedication to quality, the company offers an enriching career opportunity for skilled culinary... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older upon employment
- Must hold a degree from a postsecondary culinary arts training program
- A minimum of five (5) years in a high volume fine dining kitchen and two (2) years as Sous Chef
- Excellent interpersonal, customer service, communication, coaching, team building and problem solving skills required
- Extensive knowledge of fine seafood, protein and poultry
- Computer literate in all Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and email as well as automated restaurant systems
- Must possess excellent communication skills
- Ability to write routine correspondence, speak effectively and interact well with employees and guests
- Understand and comply with policies and procedures, daily memos, chemical labels and other instructions
- Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner
Job Qualifications
- Must demonstrate leadership, fairness, and sensibility to the customers and employees
- Must possess ability to instill a sense of pride and personal responsibility in subordinates
- Must remain calm and professional in a fast paced environment and be able to instill the same in subordinates
- Must have excellent organizational and time management skills
- Must be able to work well with others to achieve mutual goals
- Must be 18 years of age or older upon employment
- Must hold a degree from a postsecondary culinary arts training program
- A minimum of five (5) years in a high volume fine dining kitchen and two (2) years as Sous Chef
- Excellent interpersonal, customer service, communication, coaching, team building and problem solving skills required
- Extensive knowledge of fine seafood, protein and poultry
- Computer literate in all Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and email as well as automated restaurant systems
- Must possess excellent communication skills
- Ability to write routine correspondence, speak effectively and interact well with employees and guests
- Understand and comply with policies and procedures, daily memos, chemical labels and other instructions
- Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner
Job Duties
- Report to work on time, well-groomed in full uniform with badge on the upper left side of the uniform
- Have a strong understanding of the philosophy and goals associated with the Steakhouse and be supportive of them at all times
- Responsible for training kitchen staff in establishing quality food standards for all menu items, to include food production, principles, and practices, department rules, policies, and procedures
- Provide ongoing training and evaluation of staff and promote staff morale through incentives
- Ability to plan and price menus, establish portion sizes and standards of service for all menu items
- Maintain organized and clean work areas, utensils, and equipment
- Prepare food in a safe manner dictated by company standards and policies
- Ensure proper staffing levels and work schedules in order to provide a high level of service with minimum labor hours
- Schedule kitchen staff in conjunction with business forecasts and predetermined budget
- Maintain payroll records for submission to payroll department
- Control food costs by establishing purchasing specifications, storeroom requisition systems, product storage requirements, standardization recipes and waste control procedures
- Train kitchen personnel in safe operating procedures of all equipment, utensils and machinery
- Maintain a current understanding of all policy and guidelines regarding information security including the Seneca Gaming Corporation Acceptable Use Policy
- Provide exceptional customer service to all patrons and communicate in a pleasant, friendly and professional manner at all times
- Maintain a professional work environment with supervisors, managers and staff
- Meet the attendance guidelines of the job and adhere to regulatory, departmental and company policies
- Must complete all required SGC Training programs within nine (9) months from commencement of employment
- Attend all necessary meetings
- Duties, responsibilities, requirements and expectations pertaining to this job are subject to change as needed
- Hours are determined by a 24-hour schedule
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