Executive Chef

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

Manages all food preparation in all CCCH venues ensuring superior quality, safety, and service standards are met or exceeded.

• Responsible for staff selection training, supervision, coaching, evaluating, and delegating work assignments in accord with CCCH policies, procedures, and philosophies.
• Plan menus and food production in all venues ensuring specifications in recipes and food apportionment are met.
• Assist Director of Hospitality in staff planning and schedules, events planning, menu planning, labor and food costs, and staff concerns.
• Monitor, facilitate, and participate in all compliance and safety training to ensure adherence with all CCCH policies and procedures, and governing agencies regulations related to food safety, storage, preparation, and facilities cleanliness.
• Review and analyze inventory of supplies and equipment and recommend or approve purchases to replace, restock or improve food offerings and kitchen preparedness.
• Inspect food preparation processes and areas to ensure the highest standards of quality and cleanliness are observed.
• Propose menus and oversee preparation of food for special events.
• Train and mentor culinary staff to encourage internal promotions and advancement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  HS DIPLOMA/2YR DEGREE;
  
  Preferred Education:
  
  N/A

• Work Experience:
  
  Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a chef in a full-service restaurant or hotel, and/or an establishment with multi venues required.
• Expertise in fine dining.
• Banquet catering and buffet presentation, preferred.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: N/A

• Experience developing and refining “signature” dishes preferred.
• Must be computer literate with Microsoft Office products.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be proficient (read, write, speak) English.

• Professional Licenses & Certifications Requirements:

• Required to have or obtain food handlers and alcohol service certifications.
• Culinary certifications, preferred.

• Must be 18+ years old and be available for all shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and pass a drug test and background check for an AZ Gaming License.
• Must adhere to all Cliff Castle Casino Hotel policies and procedures.
• Must be committed to providing exceptional guest service through a welcoming, friendly, and professional environment. Aim to exceed guest expectations with attentive, personalized service and prompt responses and resolution.