Lead Kitchen Supervisor: Menu, Cost & Team Growth

Hrapply; Sahuarita (AZ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment in Sahuarita, AZ, seeks a Kitchen Supervisor reporting to the Sous Chef to oversee daily operations of food venues, manage Lead Cooks and Kitchen Stewards, and assist in menu development and procurement.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED plus 5 years of kitchen experience with at least two years in management, or four years as lead cook/saucier/Chef de Partie, plus the ability to obtain a Food Handlers card and pass pre-employment screening.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 5 years kitchen experience with at least two years of kitchen management or four years of lead cook/saucier/Chef de Partie experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Must be able to take an assessment test to determine skill level; verbal, written and practical.
• Must be able to obtain a Food Handlers card.
• Must be 19 years of age or older.
• No felony, theft or stealing convictions.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, background investigation, obtain and maintain gaming license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of assigned food venue or production areas.
• Responsible for quality, cost, waste, and distribution of all foods to all areas.
• Order/procurement of all food and nonfood items.
• Ensure proper delegation of all assignments, tasks and job to employees.
• Ensure that all Tribal, City, State and Federal Health/Food Safety codes are upheld and that all work areas are safe, clean, and professionally kept.
• Provide training to staff members, organize workloads and direct staff.
• Create schedules according to venue and business needs and anticipation.
• Responsible for maintaining supplies and service ware.
• Provide exceptional customer service to all guests.
• Conduct performance evaluations on subordinates for purposes of job performance, counseling, and/or disciplinary action.
• Work with the Food & Beverage Department to ensure directives are delivered clearly and timely.
• Contribute to a team effort and accomplish related results.

Skills

Culinary methods

Food preparation equipment

Menu creation

Global and local food trends

Microsoft Word & Excel

Organizational skills

Staff evaluation & goal setting

Food ordering & procurement

English communication

Guest service

Work under pressure

Staff supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment in Sahuarita, AZ, seeks a Kitchen Supervisor reporting to the Sous Chef to oversee daily operations of food venues, manage Lead Cooks and Kitchen Stewards, and assist in menu development and procurement.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED plus 5 years of kitchen experience with at least two years in management, or four years as lead cook/saucier/Chef de Partie, plus the ability to obtain a Food Handlers card and pass pre-employment screening.