Chef De Cuisine

Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago is seeking a culinary supervisor to lead the kitchen team, manage daily shifts, and ensure high quality service for guests. The role requires 21+ years old, an associate degree in Culinary or related field, 4+ years of culinary experience, 3+ years of supervisory experience, excellent verbal and written communication, and proficiency with MS Office.

Flexibility to work all shifts is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• AA degree in Culinary or related field; 4+ years culinary experience; 3+ years supervisory.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff and daily shift operations.
• Creates schedules while controlling labor costs.
• Maintains standards for guest satisfaction.
• Supports budgeting and reporting for the department.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and safety standards.

Skills

Verbal and written comms

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree in Culinary or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Job description

WE’RE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US.

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well‑being. Specific benefits—such as day‑one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

WE LOVE OUR WORK.

• Achieves desired results through established methods, procedures, and guidelines to maintain desired standards and high quality service. Monitors results through inspection, evaluation, and analysis. Makes changes if necessary to achieve end result.
• Responsible for supervising staff and the overall daily management of a designated shift. Supports, administers, and manages operational goals and monitors achievements of performance and profit objectives.
• Creates effective and efficient schedules, while maintaining labor costs, meeting staffing objectives, and achieving guest satisfaction.
• Develops and produces menu items as listed in each restaurant. Follows all prep lists and ensures kitchens are stocked and ready for service.
• May be responsible for assisting in the budget process for the department by providing recommendations; supports compliance to departmental budget initiatives; reports budget concerns to manager.
• Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with departmental and company standards and programs. Ensures customer service standards are followed by all team members and addresses issues as they arise.
• Responsible for maintaining cost control methods and procedures by monitoring consistent pars and inventory.
• Responsible for maintaining established quality assurance procedures to ensure acceptable health department and customer service standards.
• Responsible for staff development and training programs.
• Responsible for rewards and recognition program to maximize employee engagement.
• Evaluates team members within department and delivers constructive feedback to employees regarding performance.
• Provides recommendation for staffing (including interviewing and hiring) and scheduling (planning, assigning, and directing work) to meet business needs.
• Manages work procedures and expedites workflow.
• Provides recommendation for employee performance (disciplining, coaching, and counseling).
• Responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance within area of authority and reporting potential issues to management.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.

BRING US YOUR BEST.

• Must be at least 21 years of age. - Associate degree (A.A.) in Culinary or related field; minimum four years of culinary experience in multiple venues; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum three years of previous supervisory experience required.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Flexible to work all shifts including holidays, nights, and weekends, as business needs dictate.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Must have the ability to interact with guests, staff, and colleagues and resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.

STAY IN THE GAME. FOLLOW US.

We’ve grown to become the leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences thanks to our 43 destinations across North America, online sports betting and iCasino via theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino®.

Being an industry leader means more than being a purveyor of fun. We are also committed to values like diversity and sustainability — for our community, our team members, our vendors, and our planet.

We’re changing entertainment. Follow us.

Equal Opportunity Employer