Chef de Cuisine

Gila River Resorts & Casinos; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gila River Resorts & Casinos is seeking a seasoned kitchen leader to supervise all culinary operations and mentor staff to uphold quality and service standards. This on-site, full-time role emphasizes team development and adherence to company policies.

You will oversee hiring, training, scheduling, performance management and compliance training to maintain a high-pressure, high-quality dining environment. DOE salary will reflect experience and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Supervise kitchen operations and maintain quality standards.
• Coach, mentor and train employees to meet enterprise standards.
• Oversee scheduling, hiring, training, performance management and discipline for culinary staff.
• Ensure compliance trainings and health/safety certifications are up to date.

Responsibilities

• Promote excellent guest service experiences for internal and external guests.
• Supervise entire kitchen operation within the department.
• Manage employee relations to maintain a positive work environment in the kitchen.
• Oversee all aspects of hiring, training and performance management of the culinary team.
• Ensure timely training of shift kitchen staff and perform special projects as assigned.

Skills

Guest service

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Training

Staff scheduling

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in food preparation/management/nutrition or related field preferred

Job description

• On-site
• Food & Beverage Service
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: CHEFD005313

Description

Salary: Depending on Experience (DOE)

This position will actively supervise, coach, counsel, direct, train and mentor employees in meeting the enterprises quality standards, as well as demonstrating the GILA WAY.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promotes and provides excellent guest service experiences to both internal and external guests.
• Responsible for supervision of the entire kitchen operation within their department.
• Actively and independently manage all aspects of employee relations to ensure a positive, harmonious, compliant and cooperative work environment with the kitchen area.
• Responsible for scheduling culinary team. Oversee all aspects of hiring, training, performance, management and discipline of culinary team.
• Ensures training of assigned shift kitchen staff is conducted in a timely manner.
• Performs other special projects and duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises multiple employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.

Skills/ Requirements

• High Shcool Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors degree with major concentration in food preparation, management, nutrition or related field preferred.
• Prior experience in a professional training through a culinary education or working in a fast-paced high-volume fine dining restaurant/catering facility, full service casual dining preferred.
• Must have various experience levels in volume feeding, ala carte, fine dining, catering, baking and pastry, and purchasing storage and handling required.
• Must acquire and maintain a valid Gila River Environmental Health Food Handlers Card, Alcohol Awareness Certification, Blood-Borne Pathogens (BBP) and other required compliance trainings.
• Ability to perform the GILA WAY which is as follows; Greet our guest, Interact positively with our guest, Listen actively to our guest, Appreciate our guest.
• Must possess excellent guest service skills, strong telephone etiquette, and be aself-starter with the ability to follow-up and complete tasks in a timely manner with minimum supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as well as to gain the cooperation of guests and fellow team members.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• This position must have, or an ability to acquire within one year, an in-depth knowledge and thorough understanding of Enterprise Policies and Procedures, governmental regulations, and technical rules relevant to their responsibilities.

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