Outlet Executive Sous Chef

Outlet Executive Sous ChefApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic Citytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R6289Our team members are the key to our company's success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefitsJob Description:Under the direction of the Executive Chef, incumbent is responsible for supervising the staff and daily operations of the kitchen. Ensures a fresh, positive and exciting environment where safety, flawless delivery and execution of product excellence and service are paramount.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:* Accountable for overseeing a section of the kitchen to ensure that the overall operation runs smoothly and effectively.* Place & check food requisitions in accordance with menus.* Handle and follow up all incidents immediately, and report accurately* Train staff at lower levels and coach and direct employees to perform to Kitchen Operations.* Use correct techniques, procedures and recipes for preparing and cooking food.* Apply culinary skills to prepare meals, with flavor, ingredients, temperature, presentation and quality consistent with standards and guest expectations* Maintaining food cost to parameter given by the company.* Check food cost on a daily basis and ensure continual awareness of monthly food cost.* Develop and maintain high standards of hygiene within kitchens.* Keeping outlet ahead of HACCP standards* Ensure service is fast, fun, friendly, fresh, and focused.* Ensuring that all HACCP folders, forms, records and procedures are adhered to and updated at all times* Develop department members' knowledge and skills through education, training, coaching, corrective counseling, etc.* Conduct personal behavior and select, train, coach, counsel, appraise and retain direct reports who consistently perform actions and behaviors that reinforce the Company's Mission and Values.* Ensure appropriate staffing levels to best manage labor costs while maintaining outstanding guest service.* Stays abreast of the current trends and practices within area of responsibility and communicates pertinent information to management, peers, direct reports and team members as appropriate.* Ensure activities comply with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, legal demands and professional and ethical standards.* Comply with all internal policies and procedures.* Performs other duties as assigned.* Coordinates activities at different culinary areas* Evaluates those team members directly supervised in accordance with personnel guidelines* Responsible for training and supervision of culinary team members* Responsible for product ordering and quality assurance* Ensures that all required documentation of personnel activities is completed in a timely and complete manner and submitted to proper members of management and HR* Promotes positive public/employee relations at all times* Demonstrates training, coaching, and mentoring abilities in all employee interactions* Communicates with all culinary staff or food & beverage staff on daily needs, requirements and expectationsQUALIFICATIONS:* Culinary Arts degree preferred with a minimum of 5 years of culinary experience in a restaurant environment.* Must have elevated culinary background – preferably working in an upscale or trendy restaurant or food & beverage venue* Minimum of 3 years of culinary management experience in a restaurant environment required.* Commitment to occupational and food safety* Proficient knowledge of software programs such as Outlook, Excel and Word* Must be able to present and project a professional appearance* Must possess excellent organizational, communication and multi-tasking skills* Must be able to communicate effectively with guests in English, specific to position duties and responsibilities* Must be able to effectively coach and counsel employees J-18808-Ljbffr