Naskila Casino is seeking a talented and experienced Executive Chef to lead our Team. Under the direction of the Director of Food & Beverage Operations, the Executive Chef is responsible for creating and implementing successful menu options for Naskila's Food & Beverage outlets and overseeing the operational and administrative tasks of the department.

Supervisory Scope

This position directly supervises the Executive Sous Chef, as well as the Food & Beverage back of house team.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

Leads the Food & Beverage team in a fair, consistent, and level-headed manner. Creates and prepares menu items, including refining and developing recipes. Inspires others with a clear vision and gets others excited about being a part of that vision. Maintains a level of enthusiasm that encourages others to participate to their fullest potential. Makes sure that Team Members are properly trained and equipped to perform their jobs. Coaches Team Members appropriately when needed using proper tools to help Team Members meet all performance standards and where appropriate to advance. Ensures that worthwhile educational and training opportunities are made available to Food & Beverage team members to improve team effectiveness, awareness, and performance. Coordinates with F&B Front of House team and Finance teams to ensure that inventory levels are accurately tracked and maintained. Ensure that supplies, products, and equipment are ordered and tracked in a cost-effective and efficient manner. Analyzes business volumes, trends, and adjusts operational activities accordingly. Develops annual budgets and manages departmental staffing and spending levels in an effort to exceed approved budgets. Responsible for cleanliness and organization of work areas including compliance with all local health codes. Ensure proper food handling of all food products, supplies, and equipment. Ensures that staffing levels and schedules are consistent with business levels, and that adjustments occur as business levels change. Ensures that effective and constructive coordination and communication occurs, both within the department and with team members outside of the department. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience

Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a full-service kitchen. Minimum of five (5) years of management experience as a chef in a full-services restaurant or hotel. Certified in ServSafe Sanitation Manager level. 

Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate with Team Members, management, and guests in a clear, business-like, and respectful manner that focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative work environment. Exceptional attention to detail. Working knowledge of mother and minor sauces. Working knowledge of proper butchering techniques. Working knowledge of specialized culinary equipment used at the property. Advanced knife skills. Ability to adjust preparations for flavor and accommodate guests' needs in a timely manner. Responsible for maintaining adequate training programs for kitchen personnel. Ability to discern and evaluate the condition or quality of food products through visual inspections, taste, touch, and smell. Excellent management and organizational skills. Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, gaming environment. Ability to fully understand financial statements and POS cash/credit transactions, cash reconciliation and product inventory.   Proficient in computer programs, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.  Ability to navigate the Naskila Casino ordering, inventory, labor, and training programs, such as: ADP, LMS, Red Rock, InfoGenesis, and Agilisys. Current knowledge of applicable safety guidelines, including environmental codes.

Preferred

Experience with start-up restaurants, construction, and opening experience.  Previous experience in a gaming hospitality environment. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in culinary arts, or CEC certification from an accredited institution. 

Benefits

Medical Dental Vision 401k Short-term & Long-term disability FSA Relocation Management Bonus Program

This is not intended to be an extensive description of the job duties. All positions are contingent upon successful approval of a gaming license from the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas' Tribal Gaming Regulatory Agency, background check, and UA. 

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