Sous Chef

Casino M8trix; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Discount on food and merchandise

Job summary

Casino M8trix seeks a kitchen supervisor to assist chefs in preparing a wide range of foods, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with regulations.

You will oversee daily kitchen operations, forecast staffing, control costs, and maintain food safety while delivering quality and timely meals in a high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• AA degree or technical training or at least one year related supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of food preparation, presentation, and basic bookkeeping.
• Ability to supervise staff and work in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Maintain smooth operation of the kitchen on a daily basis.
• Monitor quality of daily preparation and presentation of all foods.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and food production areas.
• Forecast and schedule staff for regular and event needs.
• Manage kitchen cleanliness and equipment safety standards.
• Monitor inventories and prepare end-of-month counts.
• Handle food orders and control usage of items.
• Establish payroll and manage operating expenses.
• Manage profitability through forecasting and staffing.
• Maintain kitchen labor and food costs within budget.
• Coordinate loss prevention in kitchen areas.
• Provide hands-on training and coaching to staff.
• Cover all stations on the line when busy.
• Conduct food safety audits and cost analyses.
• Prepare and submit required reports timely.
• Attend meetings and training; ensure regular attendance.
• Maintain professional appearance and adherence to standards.
• Enforce laws on service of alcohol, safety, sanitation.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen supervision

Staff training

Budget control

HACCP awareness

Education

AA degree or technical training

Job description

Description

Assists Chefs in preparations and seasonings of soups, meats, vegetables, deserts and other foodstuffs for consumption in various Garden City, Inc. dba Casino M8trix outlets and supervises kitchen staff.

Requirements

Must be able to maintain knowledge of, and ensure compliance with all applicable Title 16, Minimum Internal Control Standards, State Gaming Regulations, and other City/State/Federal laws/regulations.

Must maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with all Garden City, Inc. dba Casino M8trix operating policies/procedures/practices, and internal control protocols including a thorough knowledge of cash and chip control procedures.

Ability to produce quality and large volume food orders; work in crowded and confined kitchen environment; knowledgeable in various ethnic recipes and the ability to supervise staff.

Job Tasks

• 1) Responsible for consistently maintaining a smooth-running operation in the kitchen.


• 2) Monitor quality of daily preparation and all food product and presentation.


• 3) Oversee all aspects of the daily operation of the kitchen and food production areas.


• 4) Forecast and schedule staff according to regular or special event occupancy levels.


• 5) Control the maintenance and cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment to ensure a safe and healthy environment.


• 6) Monitor all current inventories and prepare end of the month inventories.


• 7) Responsible for ordering and requisitioning of food supplies. Control usage of all food items.


• 8) Establish and control payroll and other operating expenses.


• 9) Manage profitability through forecasting and staffing.


• 10) Maintain labor and food costs within budget.


• 11) Coordinate and monitor all phases of loss prevention in kitchen areas.


• 12) Utilize a hands-on approach to training, coaching, and developing kitchen staff.


• 13) Work all stations on the line to assist when busy or provide breaks.


• 14) Conduct food safety audit.


• 15) Compute food cost.


• 16) Conduct staff performance reviews.


• 17) Design, implement, and monitor promotions, specials, and employee menu.


• 18) Organize and conduct departmental meetings and on-going HACCP program training.


• 19) Maintain communication with all departments.


• 20) Develop proper training and direction in compliance with company standards of quality, specifications, portion control, recipes, etc.


• 21) Create menus, specials or promotions.


• 22) Check food purchases for proper ordering, quality, and price structure.


• 23) Maintain high employee morale, promote staff enthusiasm, and teamwork to minimize turnover.


• 24) Assist employees with concerns and support staff in their job functions.


• 25) Respond to complaints and management requests in a timely manner.


• 26) Approach all encounters with, managers, supervisors, and fellow employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.


• 27) Be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all, managers, supervisors, and fellow employees at all times.


• 28) Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.


• 29) Work and cooperate with managers and keep them informed of any issues as they arise. Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters required his/her attention.


• 30) Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner.


• 31) Attend all meetings/training and participate in programs as required.


• 32) Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Garden City, Inc. dba Casino M8trix standards.


• 33) Possess ability to work irregular hours, nights, and weekends, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the business and changes or reduction in the work force.


• 34) Give advance written notice of, and all of the reasons for, requests to change assignment or job position.


• 35) Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include the proper uniform, professional attire, and nametag when working.


• 36) Know, enforce, comply, and adhere to standards and procedures, federal, state, and local laws and regulations concerning the service of alcoholic beverages, health, safety, sanitation, and other requirements. Encourage safe and efficient operations.


• 37) Hold in strictest confidence any confidential or proprietary information relating to the business of Garden City, Inc. dba Casino M8trix, vendors, and co-workers.


• 38) Convey information and ideas clearly.


• 39) Show initiative in job performance, including anticipating what needs to be done before it becomes a necessity.


• 40) Work well in stressful, high-pressure situations. Maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.


• 41) Be effective at listening to, understanding, clarifying, and resolving the concerns and issues raised by co-workers. Evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.


• 42) Handle problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.


• 43) Understand job description and accept responsibility for knowing the modifications and/or changes in the job description as any of the tasks may be modified or changed.


• 44) Perform any other duties as assigned.

Experience

AA degree or technical training or at least one-year related experience. 1-3 years supervisory experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Requires knowledge of food preparation and general awareness of presentation as well as basic math and bookkeeping procedures. Skill in preparing food and communicating with a cross section of employees. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure. Ability to speak, write and understand basic English.

Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a salaried, exempt position. Pay scale for this position is $80,000 - $100,000 annually (depending on experience)

• Employee benefits are available for all qualifying full-time employees including paid time off, medical, vision, dental insurance, and a 20% employee discount on food, non-alcoholic beverages, and Casino M8trix merchandise.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Casino M8trix is an equal opportunity employer and no employee, applicant, or candidate for hiring, promotion, training, or other benefit shall be discriminated against or given preference based on an individual’s, or their associates or relatives’, race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or any other category or status protected by federal, state or local laws of an individual. This policy governs all aspects of our employment.