Executive Sous Chef

Diamond Jo Casino & Hotel; Northwood (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamond Jo Casino & Hotel is seeking a Kitchen Manager responsible for overseeing kitchen operations and staff. The role requires leadership in food preparation and menu development while ensuring compliance with company standards and guest satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience in a similar position, a certification in culinary training, and excellent interpersonal skills. This role includes training staff, managing food costs, and maintaining a positive working environment.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in a similar position preferred.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain any necessary licenses and/or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the purchases of all food and develops menus.
• Ensure menu items are prepared following recipes and yield guidelines.
• Conduct frequent walkthroughs of each kitchen area and correct deficiencies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Leadership

Training

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate

Certification of culinary training or apprenticeship

Job description

Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry. Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities.

Job Description

Responsible for the front-line management of the kitchens and kitchen personnel, ensuring the quality preparation of all menu items and proper handling/storage of all food items in accordance with standards. Coordinate the purchases of all food and develops menus, maintaining approved food costs and labor costs.

• Maintain complete knowledge of, and ensure staff compliance with, all applicable company and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Establish daily staff priorities and assigns production and prep tasks to staff to execute.
• Ensure menu items are prepared following recipes and yield guidelines.
• Promote positive guest relations at all times; resolve guest complaints in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Conduct frequent walkthroughs of each kitchen area and direct respective personnel to correct any deficiencies.
• Develop new menu items, test and write recipes.
• Oversee and direct the training of new hires in specified phases of the kitchen operation.
• Maintain an on-going training program for existing staff.
• Responsible for personnel-related matters including but not limited to interviewing, hiring, scheduling, training, coaching, evaluating, promoting, counseling, and discharging.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate.
• Certification of culinary training or apprenticeship.
• Five (5) years of experience in a similar position preferred.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Must have excellent customer service, communication, leadership, training, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain any necessary licenses and/or certifications.

Additional Information

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.