Chef - Greensburg

Live! Casino Hotel; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Live! Casino Hotel is seeking a Sous Chef to supervise kitchen activities and ensure quality food preparation. Responsibilities include managing food costs, staffing levels, and training kitchen staff while continuously assessing performance against local competition.

The ideal candidate will have five to seven years of management experience in a restaurant setting, possess a four-year degree in a relevant field, and be able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years’ experience in restaurant management and supervision.
• Experience in developing and managing food cost according to the budget.
• Ability to handle multi-tasking and heavy work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage food cost according to the budget.
• Manage and schedule staffing levels for optimal guest experience.
• Train and develop kitchen staff.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of sanitation laws

Ability to work under pressure

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Four-year degree in related fields or equivalent work experience

Job description

Overview

Why We Need Your Talents:

The Sous Chef is responsible for the supervision and coordination of activities in preparing and cooking foods.

Responsibilities

Where You'll Make an Impact:

• Develops and manages the food cost according to the budget.
• Implement programs and processes to reduce and control loss time injuries.
• Manages and schedules staffing levels to maintain budgeted level of employment and coverage to assure a positive gaming experience for guests to Maryland Live Casino.
• Developing staff, to include training, interviewing for hires, conducting disciplinary counseling and conducting performance evaluations.
• Cooks, carves meat, portion control, prepares new dishes, sauces and garnish.
• Review all kitchen activities, processes and promotional ideas with the Executive Chef.
• Monitor and adjust performance to local competition.
• Meet with departmental directors and managers as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills to Help You Succeed:

• Ability to analyze and interpret restaurant operational results.
• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Knowledge of sanitation laws and health regulations and applicable OSHA regulations.
• Ability to perform assigned duties under pressure.
• A variety of task and deadlines requires irregular work schedule.
• Ability to perform in an interruptive office environment.
• Accuracy in completing assigned duties in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Must-Haves:

• Five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience in restaurant management and supervision
• A four (4)-year degree in related fields or equivalent work experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid gaming license as determined by the Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Commission for the position.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work long hours.
• Ability to stand for long periods of times without sitting or leaning.
• Ability to handle multi-tasking heavy work-exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 30 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to work around variable temperatures.