Executive Sous Chef (Buffet)

FEATHER FALLS CASINO

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position: Executive Sous Chef

Reports To:               Executive Chef

Department: Food & Beverage

Status:                       Exempt, fulltime

Position Purpose:

Feather Falls Casino Food & Beverage Department is looking for a talented and committed Executive Sous Chef to join the #1 place to work in our area. Be it the Dreamcatcher Custom Grill or our Brewery, which has won over 65 brewing awards from all over the world. Come be a leading part of this Award Winning Team. We set the Standards in all areas from the Best Dining and Gaming Experience to the premier place to work in all of Northern California.

We encourage growth and learning.  With your talent and our training and commitment, you will have great success as part of our team and family.  If you are looking for an exceptional working experience, with a vision, commitment and empowerment, you are invited to become a part of California’s Best Culinary Management Team. We offer the Best Wages, Benefits and Experience to our Feather Falls Casino and Lodge family.

We are California’s Best Bet!

Apply below for your opportunity to be a part of this great successful team

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Executive Sous Chef is a working position and is responsible for preparing and implementing daily menus.  Incumbent supervises all activities of kitchen employees, including, but not limited to, food presentation, inventory, safety, and sanitation.  Reports to the Executive Chef and assumes complete responsibility for all kitchen activities in his/her absence.

• Assists the Executive Chef in the training of all kitchen employees.
• Performs as a team member with cooks, dishwashers, supervisors, and pertinent culinary associates in producing a smoothly and efficiently run operation on a scheduled shift.
• Assists and oversees all areas of food production.
• Ensures Guest Service and Guest Experience always meets Feather Falls high standards.
• Maintains food standards as set forth by the Food & Beverage Director and the Executive Chef.
• Assists the Executive Chef in the development of new menus and recipes for the Custom Grille and Brewery while following all recipes and control procedures.
• Maintains inventory control system, purchasing, and record keeping.
• Manages Food Cost and Food Waste.
• Organizes and balances work load for food preparation crew.
• Organizes and cleans walk-ins, reach-ins, and all storage areas.
• Communicates any problems and/or concerns to the Executive Chef without delay.
• Food Safety Program and Training.
• Other duties and assignments as deemed necessary by the Executive Chef and/or the F&B Director.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage

Supervisory Responsibilities

Responsible for overseeing all aspects of operation in food venues located throughout the Casino. Also may delegate tasks to kitchen staff when appropriate.  Works with the Executive Chef and staff to order and maintain product levels and proper rotation.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Education Level – High School Diploma, Culinary Degree preferred.

Experience – Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager

Special Skills – Demonstrated ability to provide training and team-building techniques for kitchen staff.

Servsafe Food Handler Certification- up to date or completed within two weeks of hire

Computer Skills

Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, customers, and other employees.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions while providing optimum guest service.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Class B Gaming License (As provided with a clean background check)

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Reach with hands and arms, climb balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally 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 the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The employee is regularly exposed to tobacco smoke and may be exposed to loud noises and bright 

Candidates for all positions must be at least 21 years of age and be able to pass a background check and drug screen. Applicants must have a California I.D., a Social Security Card, and a Birth Certificate.