POSITION SUMMARY:  Manages all food preparation in all CCCH venues ensuring superior quality, safety, and service standards are met or exceeded.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Responsible for staff selection training, supervision, coaching, evaluating, and delegating work assignments in accord with CCCH policies, procedures, and philosophies.
• Plan menus and food production in all venues ensuring specifications in recipes and food apportionment are met.
• Assist Director of Hospitality in reviewing, analyzing outlet reports, staff planning and schedules, events planning, menu planning, labor and food costs, and staff concerns.
• Monitor, facilitate, and participate in all compliance and safety training to ensure adherence with all CCCH policies and procedures, and governing agencies regulations related to food safety, storage, preparation, and facilities cleanliness.
• Review and analyze inventory of supplies and equipment and recommend or approve purchases to replace, restock or improve food offerings and kitchen preparedness.
• Inspect food preparation processes and areas to ensure the highest standards of quality and cleanliness are observed.
• Propose menus and oversee preparation of food for special events.
• Train and mentor culinary staff to encourage internal promotions and advancement
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (Indicate if Qualification is Required or Preferred):

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Culinary degree and/or equivalent experience as an Executive Chef, required.
• Work Experience:
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a sous chef in a full-service restaurant or hotel, required.
• Expertise in fine dining and buffet presentation, required.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Experience developing and refining “signature” dishes preferred.
• Must be computer literate with Microsoft Office products.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be proficient (read, write, speak) English.
• Professional Licenses & Certifications Requirements:  Culinary certifications, preferred.
• Must be at least:         18 years of age.
• Must be able to demonstrate eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Must participate and pass pre-employment drug screening and background investigation to obtain and maintain a valid Gaming License.
• Must be able to communicate and interact with Guests, fellow Team Members, and Management in a professional and courteous manner.
• Must be available to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays as deemed necessary.
• Must be able to comply with all Cliff Castle Casino Hotel policies and procedures.