Chef de Cuisine

Sycuan Casino Resort is looking for a talented Chef de Cuisine to join our team at Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse! If you have a flair for fine dining and a passion for culinary excellence, we want to hear from you!

We offer competitive pay, free transportation to work, employee discounts, and much more. Our Chef de Cuisine position is a salaried position and can vary depending on experience. We are looking to hire Full Time and for a candidate looking to start immediately!

Job Purpose:

The Chef de Cuisine is primarily responsible for managing all aspects of multiple kitchens, such as menu plans, operations, recipes, financial responsibility, portion and inventory control, and food quality. The Chef de Cuisine will lead the team to operate as effectively and efficiently as possible while not sacrificing quality of service and also create a positive and engaging work environment. Duties will be carried out in accordance with all policies, procedures and applicable laws, ordinances and compacts.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

(Note: Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at the sole discretion of Sycuan Management at any time)

Maintains the efficiency of kitchen operations

Assigns duties to kitchen staff, and monitors schedules and performance

Communicates pertinent departmental information to staff

Performs Cook duties as needed

Insures departmental and casino-wide policies and procedures, as well as state food handling guidelines are followed

Creates, develops and implements menus

Develops and trains team members

Monitors team member performance and provides coaching, guidance, performance feedback, and discipline when necessary

Ensures product and labor costs are within established guidelines

Establishes and maintains quality standards

Places food orders

Coordinates and executes off site events

Hires qualified kitchen personnel

Essential Requirements:

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

ServSafe Manager Certification

5 years chef experience

21 years of age

Desirable:

Culinary degree

Food services supervisory experience

Skills and Knowledge:

Essential:

Ability to create recipes and menus

Ability to prepare a wide range of food products

Ability to apply creative concepts to food preparation and presentation

Ability to interact effectively with team members and guests

Ability to provide leadership and guidance to staff

Ability to appear for work on time

Ability to communicate effectively in the English language

Ability to maintain professionalism and composure

Ability to complete forms and documents

Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations

Excellent English writing skills

Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel

Ability to understand and follow verbal directives and written directions

Ability to accept constructive criticism

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Ability to stand for up to eight hours at a time

Ability to bend and stoop

Ability to train and motivate subordinates

Multi-lingual

Supervisory/Managerial Accountability:

Direct: Sous Chef, Cook III, Cook II, Cook I, Steward I

Indirect: None

We offer steady work with guaranteed 40 hours, opportunity for overtime, and regular paychecks! Full Time positions offer FULL BENEFITS: (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Match, 30K in Life Insurance paid by Sycuan- no cost to employees, PTO and More!) Competitive Pay, Annual Bonuses, Annual Reviews with merit increases.

** FREE shuttle services for team members **