Restaurant Chef

Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A gaming enterprise located in Flagstaff, Arizona is seeking a qualified individual to oversee food and beverage kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED with at least three years of kitchen and food preparation management experience. Responsibilities include menu development, staff management, and ensuring high food quality standards. Those with an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts and gaming experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in kitchen and food preparation management.
• 1 year supervisory experience.
• Valid Driver license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and manage staff.
• Coordinate production for all food locations.
• Develop menus and recipes.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food preparation

Menu development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Overview

Under general supervision of the Executive Chef, Assistant Director of Food and Beverage, Operations and/or Director of Food and Beverage Operations, oversees food and pastry and Food & Beverage back of house by planning, organizing, and managing all kitchen operations. Production for all food locations. Develops menus, food purchase specifications and recipes. Directly supervises all production and pastry staff. Maintains the highest professional food quality. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food and pastry and Food & Beverage back of house operations by planning, organizing, and managing all kitchen operations.
• Coordinate production for all food locations.
• Develop menus, food purchase specifications, and recipes.
• Directly supervise all production and pastry staff.
• Maintain the highest professional food quality.
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged information.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED plus three (3) years’ work experience in kitchen and food preparation management and one (1) year supervisory experience. Associates Degree in Culinary Arts or related field, ACF Certification and gaming experience preferred. Valid Driver license. 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. Navajo preference.