Room Chef - Binions

Job DescriptionRoom Chef is responsible to support the Executive Chef in the successful production of raw and/or cooked food products for culinary restaurant operations at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Position will be engaged in the preparation of and cooking of all food for consumptions by guests in high volume restaurants. Coaches staff on the preparation of all menu items, company standards and procedures. Obtains optimum efficiency and economy of operations and maximizes profits by performing assigned duties personally or through subordinate staff. Development of menus, SOP's for safe and efficient preparation of food utilizing various cooking techniques and equipment. Service guests in a restaurant environment by the greeting and seating of guests as they enter or exit the restaurant, handle money transaction as payment for product and services provided in the restaurant, including server station rotation, managing wait times, clearing of tables, check transactions i.e. cash, credit card, comp, players club points, and travelers check transactions, as well as other duties as assigned.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for practicing, supporting, and promoting Horseshoe Indianapolis Company-wide culture and demonstrating excellent service standards at all times. Safe efficient production of food products including quality and quantity control, par levels, food storage, and product rotation, food preparation, as well as inventory, reporting, record keeping, menu engineering, etc.Shared financial responsibility through responsible efforts controlling labor, menu offerings, financials, Inventories, waste, etc., coordinate planning, budgeting, and purchasing.Develop, follow, and train on Standard Operational Procedures (SOP's). Holds individuals accountable to ensure common goals and guest experience is achieved daily.Displays, coaches and maintains standards of sanitation, kitchen and personal hygiene and cleanliness, as well as food service techniques and safety all with regard to the safe handling of food products for guest's consumption.Ensure kitchen equipment is in good working order. Schedule necessary repairs.QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED required. College degree, culinary arts degree or equivalent relevant experience required as well as three (3) years experience in the food service industry as a Room Chef or similar position emphasis on multiunit operations.Advanced food knowledge consisting of Sous Chef plus advanced cooking styles and offerings, techniques, specialty raw products and use, menu engineering (development) and moderate knowledge of wine, spirit and food pairing, experience in banquet production.Ability to read, write, speak and understand English, distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols as well as be involved in daily professional communication with co-workers and guests.Position requires experience using MS Office Suite, working with computers as well as math skills; understanding of Profit & Loss Statement and the ability to measure, estimate, and multi task.Must Possess proper knife skills, advanced food knowledge inclusive of specifications (size, shape, color, package size, weight, growing season, origin, seasonal availability, seasonings, specialty products, use, and styling) as defined by hiring management.The position requires the trained use of kitchen equipment such as knives, stoves, ovens, fryers, steamers, choppers, grinders, mixers, sealers, braziers, tilt kettles, etc.Position requires employee to be at least 21 years of age, and be certified in Serve Safe Food Sanitation.Must be able to obtain an Indiana Horse Racing Commission License.Position requires scheduling flexibility, may be required to work weekends, holidays, overnight, or overtime, based upon scheduling and business needs. Additional RequirementsThe position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, push or pull 150 to 250 lbs on a pushcart, and enter walk-ins of -10 degrees to 140 degrees Fahrenheit with or without assistance. Handle heat from cooking appliances, food and dish/glass/ware washing machines.The position also requires normal or corrected vision range, with the ability to distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols.Ability to stand for duration of shift walk frequently, bend and/or reach to a height of 6 feet with or without assistance (stand, sit, walk, lift, reach, push, pull, grasp).Work is performed indoors and/or outdoors and involves continuous exposure to high and low temperatures, sunlight, fluorescent light, wet surfaces and noise. Work may entail trained chemical usage and constant contact with fellow employees and guests. Work is typically in an area, which may be unusually hot, cold, noisy, and may contain cigar, cigarette, or cooking smoke. Work may be performed in small areas with a 3 ft. wide access. Tasks will be performed from a primarily non-sitting position (approx 95% standing, walking and 5% sitting). Employees will be required to navigate safely on potentially slippery floors.Horseshoe Indianapolis is a smoking establishment, therefore must be able to work in a smoking environment. Must be able to work in a highly populated fast-paced and noisy environment.This position performs function of work outside the gaming space, with some performing all or a bulk of their work back of house. Access to gaming floor not required as their primary work function is outside the gaming space.