Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $66,800.00 - $91,400.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Paid holidays
training programs
Job Description
Viejas is a well-established hospitality and entertainment company known for its vibrant casino resort and award-winning dining experiences located in California. The establishment prides itself on delivering exceptional service and creating a welcoming environment for both guests and team members. As a leading destination in the region, Viejas combines top-tier gaming, dining, and entertainment options to ensure guests enjoy memorable experiences each time they visit. The organization fosters an inclusive culture with a strong focus on teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement to maintain its status as a preferred place to stay, play, dine, and work. Viejas emphasizes the importance of... Show More
Job Requirements
- Associate's degree in related area
- Serv-Safe Card required
- Food Handler’s Card required
- 5 or more years of related experience and/or training
- demonstrated leadership experience within a high volume establishment
- excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- ability to work in a fast paced, high stress work environment
- must be dependable, timely and have high attention to detail
- must be flexible to work different shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Job Qualifications
- Associate's degree in related area
- bachelor's degree preferred
- Serv-Safe Card
- Food Handler’s Card
- 5 or more years of related experience and/or training
- prior experience as Chef or Sous Chef preferred
- demonstrated leadership experience within a high volume establishment
- bilingual in Spanish preferred
- knowledge of cost control methods, including purchasing, menu planning and menu costing
- knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- knowledge of time keeping programs (ADP eTime preferred)
- knowledge of Lawson System preferred
- excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- ability to listen, multitask, and manage time
- ability to work in a fast paced, high stress work environment
- must be dependable, timely and have high attention to detail
- must be flexible to work different shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Job Duties
- Manages and coordinates the operations and activities of the culinary team engaged in preparing and cooking foods in assigned kitchens
- ensures efficient and profitable food service
- monitors team members' performance and identifies areas of improvements
- monitors kitchen labor costs by preparing and approving schedules, analyzing labor/productivity ratios, establishing strategies for improvement, and ensuring staff levels meet fluctuations in business demands
- observes, trains, coaches, and documents team member's guest service and technical performance
- responsible for ensuring that team member training programs meet department standards
- responsible for onboarding process for new hires
- ensures the overall quality and consistency of recipes and presentation, monitors adherence to standards
- ensures raw food specifications meet standards
- ensures all health regulations are maintained to prevent food borne illnesses
- ensures compliance with and enforces HACCP and hygiene standards, including cleanliness and sanitation of work area
- checks par levels to determine the variety and quantity of products required for a shift and to set-up for the next shift
- controls and analyzes food costs, if necessary, utilizes menu engineering to establish strategies for eliminating food surpluses and leftovers
- assists in the planning, development and implementation of new menus, menu changes, and/or promotions
- analyzes other cost control areas and establishes strategies for reducing and controlling costs (i.e., inventory, par levels, and energy conservation)
- maintains a professional image, communicates in a professional, respectful, polite, and hospitable manner to all team members and guests
- maintains appropriate communication with management, colleagues, team members, and other departments
- keeps management informed on all pertinent information
- reports issues and problems, along with recommendations for solutions
- creates a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, respect, professionalism, team member satisfaction and delivery of exceptional service
- assists in developing, preparing, and reviewing departmental administrative procedures, including schedules, performance appraisals and other related administrative duties
- assists with the set-up, execution, and break down of the various kitchens throughout the Food and Beverage Department
- ensures the proper timing, equipment, par levels, and storage of un-used food
- conducts daily staff briefings to ensure team members are up to date on all special events, promotions, programs, and activities
- complies with and follows applicable governmental laws and regulations, company and departmental policies and standard operating procedures
- performs other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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