Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Exact $80,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
The Nash Casino is a premier entertainment and gaming establishment located in New Hampshire, known for offering an exceptional guest experience through a wide array of gaming options, lively entertainment, and dining venues. As a notable employer in the hospitality industry, The Nash Casino prides itself on fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and promotes professional growth among its staff. The casino employs a variety of skilled professionals who contribute to maintaining an engaging and dynamic environment for its guests. With a commitment to excellence, The Nash Casino strives to blend high-quality service with an energetic atmosphere, ensuring memorable experiences for every visitor.
The Head Noodle Bar Chef position at The Nash Casino represents a pivotal leadership role within the culinary team, primarily responsible for overseeing the operations of the noodle bar kitchen. This full-time role involves managing a high-volume, fast-paced culinary environment where attention to detail and innovation are paramount. The Head Noodle Bar Chef will lead the back-of-house team to maintain elevated food quality standards, ensure efficient service flow, and uphold stringent hygiene and safety protocols in compliance with Health Department regulations.
In addition to managing daily kitchen operations, the chef will play an instrumental role in developing and refining the noodle bar’s menu, keeping it exciting, seasonal, and aligned with customer preferences and market trends specific to the New Hampshire area. Collaboration on new menu creations and innovative dishes is a key component of the role, providing opportunities for culinary creativity and leadership in shaping the restaurant’s distinct offerings.
The chef is expected to enforce food safety standards rigorously among kitchen staff, ensuring compliance with proper hygiene and sanitation protocols. This position demands a hands-on approach to creating standardized recipes to guarantee consistent taste, presentation, and quality across all dishes served. The Head Noodle Bar Chef will also oversee the plating and presentation of dishes to ensure every plate meets the restaurant’s brand standards and customer expectations.
Operational efficiency is critical in this role, with an emphasis on streamlining kitchen functions and optimizing staffing through effective scheduling that balances demand fluctuations and labor cost control. The chef will be responsible for hiring, training, and mentoring kitchen personnel, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment that supports professional development and open communication.
Physical and mental demands of the role include the ability to work extended shifts, often standing, moving, and lifting items up to 50 pounds. The successful candidate will need to adapt to varying temperatures and high-energy conditions typical of a busy restaurant kitchen. A positive attitude and strong leadership presence are essential for maintaining morale and setting a high standard for culinary excellence.
This position offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about leadership and innovation within a renowned entertainment venue. Prospective candidates with ServSafe or allergen certification, or willing to obtain certification upon hire, are especially encouraged to apply. The Nash Casino is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, inviting qualified applicants to join its vibrant and dedicated team.
The Head Noodle Bar Chef position at The Nash Casino represents a pivotal leadership role within the culinary team, primarily responsible for overseeing the operations of the noodle bar kitchen. This full-time role involves managing a high-volume, fast-paced culinary environment where attention to detail and innovation are paramount. The Head Noodle Bar Chef will lead the back-of-house team to maintain elevated food quality standards, ensure efficient service flow, and uphold stringent hygiene and safety protocols in compliance with Health Department regulations.
In addition to managing daily kitchen operations, the chef will play an instrumental role in developing and refining the noodle bar’s menu, keeping it exciting, seasonal, and aligned with customer preferences and market trends specific to the New Hampshire area. Collaboration on new menu creations and innovative dishes is a key component of the role, providing opportunities for culinary creativity and leadership in shaping the restaurant’s distinct offerings.
The chef is expected to enforce food safety standards rigorously among kitchen staff, ensuring compliance with proper hygiene and sanitation protocols. This position demands a hands-on approach to creating standardized recipes to guarantee consistent taste, presentation, and quality across all dishes served. The Head Noodle Bar Chef will also oversee the plating and presentation of dishes to ensure every plate meets the restaurant’s brand standards and customer expectations.
Operational efficiency is critical in this role, with an emphasis on streamlining kitchen functions and optimizing staffing through effective scheduling that balances demand fluctuations and labor cost control. The chef will be responsible for hiring, training, and mentoring kitchen personnel, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment that supports professional development and open communication.
Physical and mental demands of the role include the ability to work extended shifts, often standing, moving, and lifting items up to 50 pounds. The successful candidate will need to adapt to varying temperatures and high-energy conditions typical of a busy restaurant kitchen. A positive attitude and strong leadership presence are essential for maintaining morale and setting a high standard for culinary excellence.
This position offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about leadership and innovation within a renowned entertainment venue. Prospective candidates with ServSafe or allergen certification, or willing to obtain certification upon hire, are especially encouraged to apply. The Nash Casino is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, inviting qualified applicants to join its vibrant and dedicated team.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years experience in culinary roles within high-volume environments
- ServSafe or allergen certification preferred or willingness to obtain upon hire
- Ability to work extended shifts including standing and moving for long periods
- Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Commitment to following safety regulations and company policies
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen
- Ability to follow health department sanitation standards
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years experience working in a high-volume culinary business
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced knowledge of health and sanitation code and policies
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- High integrity and professionalism
- Able to work ten hour-plus shifts, stand, sit, squat, or walk for extended periods of time, walk up and down stairs, and tolerate both extreme hot and cold working environments
- Able to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds
- A positive, joyful, upbeat, and energetic attitude – leading by example
Job Duties
- Develop, refine, and execute the noodle bar's menu, keeping it exciting, seasonal, and relevant to customer preferences and market trends in NH
- Enforce strict food safety standards, ensuring that all kitchen staff follow proper hygiene and sanitation protocols
- Create and standardize recipes to ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and quality, particularly given the high-volume nature of noodle bars
- Oversee plating and presentation to ensure every dish meets high standards and aligns with the restaurant's brand
- Safely use all kitchen equipment, cleaning, and sanitizing products in accordance with all SDS sheets and departmental standards
- Streamline kitchen operations to maintain a high standard of food quality and service efficiency, especially in a high-paced environment
- Ensure that food is consistently prepared, plated, and served according to the restaurant's standards
- Create efficient schedules that meet demand while controlling labor costs
- Balance staffing needs for peak and off-peak hours
- Hire, train, and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring they understand and adhere to the restaurant's culinary standards and values
- The ability to work safely, including following company safety policies and procedures, completing work in a safe manner, caring about the safety of self and others, responding appropriately in an emergency, and reporting unsafe conditions
- Remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
- Foster a positive, collaborative work environment that encourages communication and professional development
- Regularly assess the performance of kitchen staff and provide constructive feedback, promoting opportunities for growth
- ServSafe /Allergen certified preferred, or willing to complete upon hire
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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