Casino Fine-Dining Chef: Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

Four Winds Casinos are Equal Opportunity Employers; New Buffalo (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Winds Casinos in Michigan is seeking an experienced culinary professional to lead kitchen operations in a high-end à la carte environment. You will prepare, season, and cook a wide range of dishes, ensure consistency with recipes, and maintain line efficiency.

Responsibilities include supervising cooks, developing menus, managing production schedules, controlling costs, enforcing sanitation standards, and training staff in plating and presentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Culinary degree or apprenticeship required and three to four years fine dining experience.
• Knowledge of HACCP standards and ServSafe certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
• Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and special menus, considering seasonal availability and expected guest count.
• Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure standards are met.
• Check the quantity and quality of received products.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Determine how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays.
• Determine production schedules and staff requirements for timely delivery.
• Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies such as food and ingredients.
• Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to standards.
• Instruct cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Order or requisition food and other supplies needed for efficient operation.
• Recruit and hire staff, including cooks and kitchen workers.

Skills

Fine dining leadership

Staff supervision

Sanitation standards

ServSafe certification

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship

Job description

Four Winds Casinos in Michigan is seeking an experienced culinary professional to lead kitchen operations in a high-end à la carte environment. You will prepare, season, and cook a wide range of dishes, ensure consistency with recipes, and maintain line efficiency.

Responsibilities include supervising cooks, developing menus, managing production schedules, controlling costs, enforcing sanitation standards, and training staff in plating and presentation.