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Specialty Room Chef - Bubba Gump

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $15.50 - $28.75
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

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

Job Description

This opportunity is offered by a hospitality establishment specializing in high-quality culinary experiences, likely part of a hotel or banquet services company that prides itself on exceptional food preparation and guest satisfaction. The organization places a strong emphasis on quality, safety, and staff development, ensuring that every guest receives a memorable dining experience. The environment is dynamic, demanding attention to detail, strong leadership, and commitment to excellence in food service and kitchen operations. They foster a professional yet enthusiastic workplace culture aimed at creating a positive impact on guests and maintaining a competitive edge in the local hospitality market.

The role in focus is that of a Room Chef, a pivotal position responsible for supervising and coordinating all activities related to the preparation and cooking of food. As a Room Chef, the individual will manage food costs according to departmental budgets, ensure a safe and secure environment for both employees and customers, and reduce loss time injuries through rigorous program implementation. The role also involves effective staffing management, including reviewing staffing levels to maintain budget compliance, delegating authority, assigning responsibilities, and actively participating in staff development through training, interviews, hiring, and evaluations.

Further responsibilities of the Room Chef include hands-on cooking activities such as carving meat, portion control, preparing new dishes, sauces, and garnishes. The individual will collaborate closely with the Executive Chef to review activities and promotions and will monitor and adjust kitchen performance to remain competitive locally. This role requires regular interaction with departmental directors and managers to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and operational needs. Other duties may be assigned to support the department and company goals.

This position requires a professional who can deliver a level of service that ensures guests want to return by providing positive and memorable dining experiences. The ideal candidate demonstrates commitment, enthusiasm, strong work ethic, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays. Moreover, the Room Chef must present a professional appearance and demeanor consistently. This position is not a tipped role and falls within an unspecified salary range, indicating competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Job Requirements

  • Relevant culinary degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum five years in a supervisory kitchen role
  • Valid health and safety certifications
  • Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Proven ability to manage food cost and staff effectively
  • Demonstrated commitment to guest satisfaction and teamwork

Job Qualifications

  • Five to seven years' experience as a banquet sous chef, sous chef, or specialty cook with a 4-year degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
  • Applicable health certifications
  • Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays is required
  • The ability to deliver a service level which creates an atmosphere that makes guests want to return, giving each guest a positive, memorable experience
  • Commitment to routinely go above and beyond in the accomplishment of position responsibilities to play a role in the achievement of organizational goals
  • Must present an image of excitement and enthusiasm, while being able to project a professional appearance and demeanor
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
  • Display strong work ethic and teamwork

Job Duties

  • Develops and manages the food cost according to the budget of the department
  • Ensures the safety and security of employees and customers
  • Implement programs and processes to reduce and control loss time injuries
  • Review staffing levels to maintain budgeted level of employment
  • Delegate authority and assign responsibilities
  • Developing staff, training, interviews, hires, and evaluations
  • Cooks, carves meat, portion control, prepares new dishes, sauces and garnish
  • Review activities and promotions with the Executive Chef
  • Monitor and adjust performance to local competition
  • Meet with departmental directors and managers as necessary
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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