SOUS CHEF - ARENA POKER ROOM | TSR

Brief Description Job Title: Sous Chef (Full-Time) Shift: Varied Location: Arena Poker Room at Talking Stick Resort Department: Food & Beverage Reports To: Restaurant Chef Summary Responsible for assisting the Restaurant Chef or Chef de Cuisine for all kitchen functions ranging from inventory, and ordering of product, to food preparation and plate presentation. Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and other workers engaged in preparing and cooking food. Assists the Restaurant Chef, Banquet Chef or Chef de Cuisine to ensure that all products needed for the daily menu are available. Works closely with the Executive stewards and Asst. Executive Stewards. Supervisory Responsibilities Directly supervises the Line Cook, the Pantry Cook and the Concession Attendant in the Kitchen. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; assigning and directing work. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides supervision and support to all kitchen personnel. Ensures that all food served is prepared properly and meets set quality standards. Follows all applicable safety procedures specified for kitchen and food service areas. Is, at all times, appropriately groomed and wears the uniform provided. Ensures that all kitchen preparation work is completed by the specified time. Assumes full management responsibility for the kitchen in the Restaurant Chef’s absence. Prepares special orders when requested. Spot-checks food preparation procedures for quality and accuracy. Directs and instructs kitchen staff in their individual tasks. Corrects improperly prepared items as needed. Ensures that all equipment in the kitchen is properly maintained and in working order. Coordinates with support departments for acquisition of needed goods and services. Works to maintain food costs within set operating budgetary constraints. Ensure that supply stock is maintained at par levels. Assists in the preparation and production of all foods. Inspects entire kitchen area for cleanliness. Maintains accurate recipe books. Assists in setting and maintaining food specs in all products used. Maintains and instructs assigned personnel on safety and health standards, policies and procedures and follows up to ensure hazards are eliminated. Hires and trains Tribal Members consistent with the casino’s Community and Indian Preference guidelines. Stays current with culinary trends. Assists and or executes off property functions representing the Orange Sky Restaurant at Talking Stick Resort. Education and/o Experience HS/GED required; minimum five (5) years cooking experience in a high volume dining establishment with two (2) years in a supervisory role; and/or an equivalent combination of related experience and formal culinary education or training. Additional Experience Required for Orange Sky Sous Chef Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory role in a fine dining/high-volume establishment. At least five (5) years a la carte cooking experience in an upscale dining establishment. Has demonstrated experience utilizing “local’ product. Has demonstrated experience executing a chef’s table special menu in the Chef’s absence. Has experience with food and wine pairings and can execute a wine dinner in chef’s absence. Has Experience in menu development and assists Chef in menu changes. Extensive knowledge in classical sauce and stock making. Extensive meat, fish, poultry and game cutting experience. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must possess a Maricopa County Food Handlers Card and ServSafe® Certification. Computer Skills Must have good PC skills and a working knowledge Microsoft Office applications, timekeeping/payroll systems (Kronos preferred) and inventory/purchasing systems (SWS preferred). Other Qualifications Must have strong interpersonal and communications skills. Must present a well-groomed professional appearance. Must have the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Language Skills Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for prolonged periods of time; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; secondary smoke; extreme cold; extreme heat; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. #J-18808-Ljbffr Talking Stick Resort