Lead Culinary Room Chef High-Volume Casino Kitchen

Seneca Niagara Falls Gaming Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Niagara Falls Gaming Corporation seeks a Culinary Room Chef for a dedicated dining room kitchen. You will oversee food preparation, menu planning, budgeting, payroll and quality standards while maintaining safety and sanitation.

The role includes recruiting and training staff, controlling food costs and ensuring nutrition and presentation meet policy guidelines. The position requires at least four years as a Sous Chef and two years in a high-volume kitchen, with strong interpersonal and

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Degree from a postsecondary culinary arts training program.
• A minimum of four (4) years as Sous Chef and two (2) years in a food preparation position in a high volume, 24-hour restaurant.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, communication, coaching, team building and problem-solving skills required.
• Extensive knowledge of fine seafood, protein and poultry.
• Computer literate in all Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and email as well as automated restaurant systems.

Responsibilities

• Report to work well-groomed in full uniform and on time with badge on upper left side of uniform.
• Provide prompt, friendly, and courteous service of food and beverage to all our guests.
• Be hospitable, friendly, and polite with all guests, co-workers, and management using positive body language.
• Evaluate, reward and discipline kitchen personnel as appropriate.
• Orient and train kitchen personnel in property and department rules, policies and procedures.
• Train kitchen personnel in food production principles and practices. Establish quality standards for all menu items and for food production practices.
• Plan and price menus. Establish portion sizes and standards of service for all menu items.
• Maintain clean work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Prepare food in a safe manner dictated by company standards and policies.
• Schedule kitchen employees in conjunction with business forecasts and predetermined budget. Maintain payroll records for submission to payroll department.
• Control food costs by establishing purchasing specifications, storeroom requisition systems, product storage requirements, standardization recipes and waste control procedures.
• Train kitchen personnel in safe operating procedures of all equipment, utensils and machinery.
• Relay all guest complaints and or compliments to manager or supervisor on duty.
• Maintain a current understanding of all policy and guidelines regarding information security including the Seneca Gaming Corporation Acceptable Use Policy. Understand and comply with all information security policies and procedures at all times.
• Provide exceptional customer service to all patrons and communicate in a pleasant, friendly and professional manner at all times. Maintain a professional work environment with supervisors, managers and staff.
• Meet the attendance guidelines of the job and adhere to regulatory, departmental and company policies.
• Must complete all required SGC Training programs within nine (9) months from commencement of employment.
• Attend all necessary meetings.
• Duties, responsibilities, requirements and expectations pertaining to this job are subject to change as needed. Hours are determined by a 24-hour schedule.

Job description

Seneca Niagara Falls Gaming Corporation seeks a Culinary Room Chef for a dedicated dining room kitchen. You will oversee food preparation, menu planning, budgeting, payroll and quality standards while maintaining safety and sanitation.

The role includes recruiting and training staff, controlling food costs and ensuring nutrition and presentation meet policy guidelines. The position requires at least four years as a Sous Chef and two years in a high-volume kitchen, with strong interpersonal and