Cook - Steakhouse

Seminole Hard Rock; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Job summary

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood in Florida seeks an experienced Sous Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen, ensure quality and deliver exceptional guest experiences. You will assist with preparation of food in assigned kitchen outlets and maintain safety, freshness and service standards.

Under the direction of the Culinary Leadership, you will manage daily prep, train staff, coordinate with chefs for proper quantities, and uphold sanitation and regulatory policies in a fast-paced resort

Qualifications

• Culinary degree required with two years of similar experience.
• Experience in a high-caliber establishment preferred, steakhouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit conduct in accordance with Gaming Commission Regulations and Seminole Tribe of Florida departmental policies and procedures.
• Control the function of their section and assist in contributing to the overall production of the outlet.
• Ensure all menus and food produced in their section is to the standards set down by the management team.
• Recreates recipes, techniques and menu items as directed by Management
• Be part of and conduct on‑the‑job training sessions with all staff.
• Responsible for daily preparation of all food requirements and daily specials for their section.
• Communicates with the chefs to order proper quantities for following shifts.
• Ensure service is fast, fun, friendly, fresh, and focused.
• Ensure that the above applies in accordance with established standards in respect of preparation, storage, sanitation and general hygiene.
• Conduct regular cleaning within kitchen outlets.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring responsible gaming and responsible alcohol service by discreetly notifying appropriate managers of concerns and observations.
• Demonstrate actions and behaviors that reinforce the Company's Mission and Values of Communication, Integrity, Fun, Respect, Accountability, Passion and Dedication.
• Ensure activities comply with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, legal demands and professional and ethical standards.
• Comply with all internal policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking skills

Grilling

Sauté

Sauces

Butchering

Fish fabrication

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is the flagship casino resort of Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. This world-renowned entertainment, gaming and hospitality destination unveiled a $1.5 billion expansion on Oct. 24, 2019. New offerings include 638 upscale guestrooms in the first-ever Guitar Hotel, 168 luxury guestrooms and unique swim‑up suites in the adjacent Oasis Tower at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, and 465 newly redesigned guestrooms in Hard Rock Hotel for a combined room count of 1,271 throughout the resort. Additional amenities include the lush, "Bora Bora" style lagoon with private cabanas and butler service; a 42,000 square‑foot Rock Spa® & Salon; a 13.5‑acre recreational water experience for swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding; 19 dining outlets and 20 bars and lounges; an expansive gaming floor with 3,100 slots, 195 table games and a 45‑table poker room; 120,000 square feet of premier meeting and convention space including a 38,000 square‑foot, carpeted exhibition hall; and a 26,000 square‑foot retail promenade. The highly anticipated Hard Rock Live entertainment venue with a 7,000‑person capacity, will showcase A‑list entertainers, comedy acts, Broadway performances, sporting events and live broadcast productions. The integrated resort is located on 87 acres of the Hollywood Seminole Reservation along State Road 7 (U.S. Highway 441), and is 10 minutes from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Miami and Miami International Airport. For more information, visit us online at www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com , call 800-937-0010 or follow us: Facebook: SeminoleHardRockHollywood, Twitter: @HardRockHolly, Instagram: @HardRockHolly.

Benefits & Perks:

We offer rockin' benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurances, 401K, Paid time off, Annual Bonus Opportunity & much more! Please visit www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits to see our full list of benefits!

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Sous Chef, assists with preparation of food in assigned kitchen outlet, ensure a fresh, positive and exciting environment where safety, flawless delivery and execution of product excellence and service are paramount.

Essential Job Functions:

• Exhibit conduct in accordance with all Gaming Commission Regulations and Seminole Tribe of Florida departmental policies and procedures.
• Control the function of their section and assist in contributing to the overall production of the outlet.
• Ensure all menus and food produced in their section is to the standards set down by the management team.
• Recreates recipes, techniques and menu items as directed by Management
• Be part of and conduct on‑the‑job training sessions with all staff.
• Responsible for daily preparation of all food requirements and daily specials for their section.
• Communicates with the chefs to order proper quantities for following shifts.
• Ensure service is fast, fun, friendly, fresh, and focused.
• Ensure that the above applies in accordance with established standards in respect of preparation, storage, sanitation and general hygiene.
• Conduct regular cleaning within kitchen outlets.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring responsible gaming and responsible alcohol service by discreetly notifying appropriate managers of concerns and observations.
• Demonstrate actions and behaviors that reinforce the Company's Mission and Values of Communication, Integrity, Fun, Respect, Accountability, Passion and Dedication.
• Ensure prompt and discreet notification to managers and/or the Ethics Hotline of any observation of illegal acts or internal ethics violations.
• Ensure activities comply with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, legal demands and professional and ethical standards.
• Comply with all internal policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Knowledgeable in cooking skills including, but not limited to grilling, sauté, sauces, butchering, fish fabrication. Culinary degree and two (2) years similar experience in a high caliber establishment required, Steakhouse experience preferred.

Work Environment:

May be exposed to casino related environmental factors including, but not limited to, second hand smoke and excessive noise. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The Casino environment is hectic, fast‑paced and often crowded and noisy. May be exposed to