Demi Chef - Steakhouse

PENN Entertainment; Bay Lake (FL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading entertainment company where you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role involves supervising staff, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining kitchen standards. With a focus on career growth and a supportive work culture, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Day-one medical coverage

401(k) matching

Annual performance bonuses

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years culinary experience or equivalent education.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and daily supervision to staff.
• Oversee food preparation and ensure kitchen cleanliness.
• Promote superior customer service according to company standards.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 be part of an exciting industry where the days and nights are fast-paced. You’ll work with a diverse set of coworkers driven by enthusiasm for helping people find and enjoy more fun. We care about your career growth and will support your development to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is one component of our Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs supporting financial, physical, and mental well-being. Benefits such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonuses may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to local policy and increases with tenure.

Click HERE to discover how we empower team members to grow, thrive, and advance their careers.

WE LOVE OUR WORK.

• Provide guidance and daily supervision to staff in the department.
• Support and administer operational goals; monitor performance and profit objectives.
• Adhere to scheduling and coordinate with managers on scheduling concerns, with guest satisfaction in mind.
• Oversee food preparation, ensuring the kitchen is clean, well-stocked, and issues are addressed promptly.
• Support compliance with departmental budgets.
• Promote and demonstrate superior customer service according to company standards; ensure all team members follow service standards and address issues proactively.
• Maintain cost control by monitoring pars and inventory in each restaurant.
• Assist the Sous Chef with administrative duties.
• Ensure health department and customer service standards through quality assurance procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements within the area of responsibility and report potential issues to management.
• Maintain confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.

BRING US YOUR BEST.

To succeed in this role, you must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED required; minimum of two years culinary experience or equivalent education and experience. Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Flexibility to work all shifts, including holidays, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
• Effective presentation skills for groups of managers, clients, and the public.
• Basic math skills for measuring, calculating rates, ratios, and interpreting data.
• Ability to interact professionally with guests, staff, and colleagues to resolve problems diplomatically.

STAY IN THE GAME. FOLLOW US.

Our growth as a leading provider of entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming across 43 destinations in North America, online sports betting, and iCasino via ESPN BET and theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino, reflects our success.

We are committed to diversity and sustainability—values we uphold for our community, team members, vendors, and the planet.

We're changing entertainment. Follow us.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STARTING SALARY

$20.00 per hour