Sous Chef - Prime Rib - Philadelphia

Live! Casino & Hotel; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading casino and hotel is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations, manage food costs, and ensure compliance with health regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive restaurant management experience and a passion for culinary excellence. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing an exceptional dining experience for guests.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in restaurant management and supervision.
• Must comply with state gaming regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages food cost according to budget.
• Cooks, carves meat, and prepares new dishes.
• Manages staffing levels for positive guest experience.

Skills

Problem Solving

Sanitation Knowledge

Time Management

Analytical Skills

Education

4-year degree in related fields

Job description

Overview

Why We Need Your Talents

The Sous Chef is responsible for the supervision and coordination of activities in preparing and cooking foods.

Responsibilities

Where You'll Make an Impact

• Develops and manages the food cost according to the budget.
• Implement programs and processes to reduce and control loss time injuries.
• Manages and schedules staffing levels to maintain budgeted level of employment and coverage to assure a positive gaming experience for guests to Maryland Live Casino.
• Developing staff, to include training, interviewing for hires, conducting disciplinary counseling and conducting performance evaluations.
• Cooks, carves meat, portion control, prepares new dishes, sauces and garnish.
• Review all kitchen activities, processes and promotional ideas with the Executive Chef.
• Monitor and adjust performance to local competition.
• Meet with departmental directors and managers as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills You'll Need to Succeed

• Ability to analyze and interpret restaurant operational results.
• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Knowledge of sanitation laws and health regulations and applicable OSHA regulations.
• Ability to perform assigned duties under pressure.
• A variety of task and deadlines requires irregular work schedule.
• Ability to perform in an interruptive office environment.
• Accuracy in completing assigned duties in a timely manner.

Qualifications

A Few Must Haves

• Five to seven years’ experience in restaurant management and supervision.
• A 4-year degree in related fields or equivalent work experience.
• Must be able to comply with all state gaming regulations, which may include obtaining a license and an Alcohol Beverage Control card as well as any applicable health certificates.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work long hours.
• Ability to stand for long periods of times without sitting or leaning.
• Ability to handle multi-tasking heavy work-exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 30 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to work around variable temperatures.