Executive Chef

• Promote a clean, safe, healthy and friendly work environment for employees and guests; report and direct safety issues to Safety Committee.
• Supervise all cooking operations. Establish and maintain consistent quality and presentation of food items served. Check the methods of preparation and cooking, and verify established portioning standards. Inspect the garnishing of all foods. Ensure that all food preparation is economically and technically correct.
• Directly responsible for all prime and variable costs for Kitchens and Timbers Caf.
• Develop menus, recipes, and specials that compliment the operations of The Mill Casino-Hotel.
• Coordinate banquet proposals, set up, food preparation and presentation in conjunction with the Sales Manager.
• Assist the development of the food department's operating budgets in conformance with company instructions and implement appropriate performance measurement devices to continually monitor performance and accountability.
• Maintain and monitor employee computer generated time and attendance reports. Schedule areas under his/her direction and evaluate employees directly or through subordinate management in order to upgrade and recommend wage adjustments.
• Oversee and enforce sanitary behavior and clean appearance of food preparation and presentation areas according to all health department standards and codes.
• Actively monitor monthly cycle inventories, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of food product accountability.
• Requisition food and equipment from purchasing personnel inclusive of quantities and quality specifications.
• Initiate, promote and enforce safety procedures, primarily the cooking and holding processes of hot and cold foods.
• Ensure safe handling of all equipment within the "Back of the House" (mixers, slicers, vegetable cutters, etc.).
• Provide direction to supervisory staff in all areas of employee relations, which include compliance to established policies and procedures, consistent scheduling techniques, proper and thorough employee training, and maintenance of positive morale levels within the workplace.
• Maintain positive, professional working relationships will all employees and work closely with all service departments to continually promote consistent, quality service to our guests.
• Maintain accurate records on all activities within assigned areas of responsibility and in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in all training and development programs throughout the organization.
• Set regular safety meetings for all cooks, pantry, kitchen workers and supervisory personnel.
• Assist in the training and development of Tribal Member employees following The Mill's Tribal Member Preference policies.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Director or the General Manager.

• Formal training in culinary arts preferred with a culinary degree.
• 10 years of progressively demanding food service experience required, with at least 5 years experience supervising a staff of 20 or more.
• ServeSafe certification required or must have the ability to become certified within 90 days of employment.
• Experience with high volume, multi-venue food operations.
• Solid understanding of restaurant, room service, and catering operations.
• Knowledgeable management skills to include the ability to analyze P&L Statements, develop operating budgets, forecasting, and capital expenditure planning.
• Knowledge of casino and hotel operations as they affect kitchens and food outlets.
• Excellent communication skills verbal, listening, and written forms.
• Ability to use standard software applications and catering / purchasing systems.
• Demonstrated abilities of sanitary quantity food preparation, menu writing and pricing, food costing, creative food presentation and display.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of supervision with strong conflict and change management skills.
• Ability to train and mentor staff with highly effective decision-making, problem solving and consensus building skills.
• Must pass and remain in compliance with Coquille Gaming Commission background check and drug free work place policies.

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