Lead Banquet Chef

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Cedars at Dungeness is currently seeking a skilled Lead Banquet Chef to join the team! If you have a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences and possess a strong background in banquet and event catering, we would love to hear from you! Apply now! The lead banquet chef directs all aspects of food preparation, production and control for all food outlets. Ensures quality standards and cooking time. Responsible for enhancing the food product that is presented to guests. Make changes that respond to the marketplace and to guests' needs, both present and anticipated. Organize and maintain proper cooking techniques, food handling, sanitation, and food storage.

*Native American hiring preference for qualified candidates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Order banquet and catering food inventory and supplies
• Prepare monthly inventory and compiling totals
• Lead menu development and strategic product planning while maintaining food safety and regulatory requirements
• Quarterly, complete accurate food costing of ingredients for the menu items
• Implement efficient work methods to fulfill budgetary goals
• Assist with interviewing, hiring and training employees
• Create weekly schedules for banquet kitchen staff two weeks in advance in a timely manner
• Prepare food for banquets and events
• Prepare food items by food washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish
• Ensure a clean and organized workspace, fulfilling the Resort's standards and compliancy with food and safety regulations
• Maintain the buffet line, dishes, and food display items, ensuring quality presentation and cleanliness
• Ensure that all end of the day and shift duties are completed including but not limited to; properly breaking down after event, overseeing that all items are clean and put away, and that all cardboard and garbage is taken out
• Ensure that all department daily and weekly checklists are completed
• Hold weekly Cedar Session meetings with employees and monthly staff meetings
• Attend weekly managers' meetings
• Compare product cost and quality and make changes as needed
• Ensure that all banquet staff members are performing up to department and property standards; observing, critiquing, offering suggestions for improvement and disciplining when necessary
• Make sure that all employees are meeting dress code regulations and possess all required licenses
• Oversee all service aspects of banquets, caterings and events
• Review and evaluate data for accuracy and completeness
• Responsible for the timely completion of the 7 Totems of Service appraisals for designated team members
• Must exercise confidentiality and discretion on a daily basis
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned
• Must follow all safety rules and regulations
• Follow all general and department policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Minimum of (5) years kitchen management of supervisory experience
• Thorough knowledge of all institutional kitchen equipment
• Extensive knowledge of menu development, insight into marketing, cost and wage control
• Must possess outstanding interpersonal communications skills to effectively interface with guests
• and/or team members
• Strong organization, prioritization and multi-tasking skills
• Highly analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining work processes
• Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve complaints
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including but not limited to, computers, telephone systems, calculators, copiers and facsimile machines
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Why work for 7 Cedars?

Located on the scenic Olympic Peninsula, resort properties include 7 Cedars Casino + Hotel, Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course, and the Longhouse Market & Deli. Our goal is to achieve success by delivering a fun, friendly, and personable experience, The 7 Cedars Resort Experience , to everyone!

We strive to provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for our employees. Full-time employees are eligible for health insurance (medical/dental/vision), paid vacation and sick time, 6 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, employer paid life insurance, wellness reimbursement programs, a shared leave program, and more!

All 7 Cedars employees enjoy free access to our employee assistance program, resort and local discounts including 50 cents/gallon off on fuel, 50% employee meals while on the clock and 20% otherwise, free golf, and the list goes on and on! All employees also have the option to join our 401K plan with no waiting period and a 4% company match, enroll in supplemental insurance, and have free access to a Merrill Lynch financial advisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.08 - $25.29 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person