Executive Chef

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: The Rose Gaming Resort is a $480 million gaming and entertainment complex destination, located alongside I-95 in Dumfries, Virginia. Along with exciting gaming action, The Rose Gaming Resort provides a luxury hotel, eight bars and restaurants, a space for meetings and events, 50,000+ square foot gaming space and over 1,650 Historical Horse Racing machines, and over 80 acres of green space. The Rose Gaming Resort generates an estimated $35.5 million in annual tax revenues and employs more than 500 team members. JOB SUMMARY Responsible for coordinating and managing all culinary performance in all venues. Compensation Data Salary Range $100,000.00 to $110,000.00 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Executive Chefs complete a variety of creative, organizational and leadership tasks to ensure a kitchen runs optimally and provides excellent meal service to patrons. Establishes department standards, guidelines, and objectives, and maintains other administrative processes such as budget and staffing to ensure proper planning and efficient operation of assigned areas. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information in accordance with established procedures with company policy and state regulations. Reviews activities in all reporting areas to gauge and improve staffing levels, working conditions and other matters which influence quality guest service and profitability. Reviews the work activities of subordinate employees to ensure that work is being performed within the standards established by management. Developing unique and cuisine-appropriate menus Staying current on developing trends in the restaurant industry Maintaining the kitchen and surrounding areas in conditions that meet the company standards and health code regulations. Hiring, training and supervising kitchen staff. Assisting and directing kitchen staff in meal preparation, creation, plating, and delivery. Identifying and introducing new culinary techniques Preparing meals and completing prep support as needed. Interacts with vendors on food specifications and pricing to ensure quality products for food outlets. Writes menus, recipes, and develops new concepts for restaurants and catering events. Monitors the food offerings for freshness, quality and consistency. Resolves problems that are within the position's scope of authority and recommends courses of action to resolve problems that are beyond the scope of authority to the position supervisor. Monitors the day-to-day activities of the department(s) as subject to established company policies. Keeps position supervisor informed of relevant activities. Other duties as assigned. REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES In addition to the other duties described herein, each Team Member has the following responsibilities related to compliance with laws and regulations. Attend required training sessions offered by the Company. Obtain and retain required license(s). Perform the duties described in compliance with local laws and regulations. Take the necessary steps to ensure minors are not allowed to gamble or loiter in gambling areas, drink alcoholic beverages, or purchase tobacco. Have knowledge of the ordinances, regulations, laws, policies, and procedures relating to the Team Member’s department. Have knowledge of the Property’s programs to address problem gaming. Report any acts of wrongdoing of which the Team Member may have knowledge. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Culinary Degree plus five (5) years of culinary experience, or equivalent experience; or a combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience as manager or supervisor in a high-volume complex hospitality environment strongly preferred. Must have excellent PC skills; Microsoft Office. Must be knowledgeable in all employment state and federal laws and regulations. Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills. Must be able to formulate and communicate ideas and to make independent decisions. Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Virginia Racing Commission License Valid Driver’s License with a minimum of three (3) years driving experience. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS 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 sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee may also be required to lift, push, and pull up to 50lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is subjected to circulate throughout the assigned areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and functioning of machines. A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of this job which are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties or requirements are essential job functions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be expected to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Work With Us Churchill Downs Incorporated is an inclusive and fun place to work. We celebrate unique approaches and points of view. We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence. We’re always learning, evolving and growing. We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration. This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision. #J-18808-Ljbffr