Sous Chef - Greensburg

Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to manage the procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of all hotel food in a safe, sanitary environment that meets standards and drives profitable, high-quality menus.

You will lead a team in a high-volume casino kitchen, ensure recipe adherence, maintain food safety and cleanliness, control costs, and uphold our brand values through professional leadership and guest-focused service.

Qualifications

• Two-year college degree in culinary arts or restaurant management.
• Two years of related experience.
• Must obtain licensure as required by The State Gaming Agency.
• Serv-Safe and RAMP certified.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Ability to lead a team and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen staff in procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all hotel food.
• Ensure high quality, safe, sanitary operations in a high-volume environment.
• Meet or exceed targets for food cost, labor cost and supply cost.
• Maintain the highest level of food safety, cleanliness, and equipment standards.
• Uphold company operating standards and brand values.

Skills

Food & Beverage knowledge

Team leadership

Budget awareness

Communication skills

Food safety practices

Flexibility

Education

Two-year degree in culinary arts or restaurant management

Two years of related experience

Licensure per State Gaming Agency

Serv-Safe certification

RAMP certification

Job description

Why We Need Your Talents:

Manage the kitchen staff in the procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable, competitive, quality products.

Overview

Manage the kitchen staff in the procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable, competitive, quality products.

Where You'll Make an Impact:

• Passion for delivery high quality products to our guests.
• Responsible for recipe adherence, superior execution in a high-volume environment and ensuring guest satisfaction at the highest levels.
• Meets or exceeds company budgeted targets for food cost, labor cost and supply cost.
• Maintains the highest level of food safety and cleanliness standards, uniform and appearance standards and equipment maintenance.
• Maintains company operating standards.
• Demonstrates professionalism that reflects our brand and company values.

Skills To Help You Succeed

• Requires thorough knowledge of Food and Beverage/Hospitality practices and procedures in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain licensure as required by The State Gaming Agency for the position.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.
• Must be Serv-Safe and RAMP certified.
• Required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Proven ability to lead a team and communicate efficiently, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to change.

Qualifications

• A two (2)- year college degree in culinary arts or restaurant management is preferred and two (2)- years of employment in related position required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to withstand physical demands, such as standing and walking briskly for extended periods of time; pushing, pulling stooping, bending and squatting continuously throughout shift; able to lift and carry 30 pounds, unassisted, for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions

• 24/7 high energy casino with over 100,000 sq. ft of gaming and entertainment space and approximately 500 employees
• Exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.
• You may occasionally work in an environment where smoking is allowed.