Chef, Gordon Ramsay Steak ($5,000 Sign on Bonus!) at Caesars Entertainment in Kansas City, MO

Job description

***$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS!*** Supervises the activities of all Gordon Ramsay Steak staff including scheduling, maintaining inventory, and assuring a quality product is served to guests in a timely manner. Completes all necessary paperwork and performs other duties to maintain a smooth, orderly operating kitchen. Summary of major responsibilities include interviewing, selecting and training employees; conducting performance reviews; recommending wage increases and promotions; handling employees’ complaints and disciplining and/or recommending discipline and supervising work. In this role you will be hands on often as a working chef, working alongside the team at peak meal periods. Directly supervises culinary team in Gordon Ramsay Steak: Chef Tournant, Sous Chef, Cooks, Master Cooks Approximate salary range 65-75K including best-in-class benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, life insurance and matching 401K, student debt repayment and educational assistance). Gordon Ramsay Steak is open Wed-Sun for dinner service. In this role you will typically be off Mon/Tue unless there are special engagements. In this role you are also eligible for the property management bonus annual incentive program. Produces food for the restaurant and other events in the casino meeting/conference spaces. Ensures that all food prepared is nutritious, safe, eye appealing and properly flavored. Specific duties include menu planning, maintenance of payroll, food cost and other related records. Prepares food, establishes quality standards, trains employees in cooking methods, presentation techniques and portion control. Interviews, hires, evaluate and disciplines kitchen personnel as appropriate. Understands and communicates to kitchen personnel all property and department rules, policies and procedures. Trains kitchen personnel in food production principles and practices. Establishes quality standards for menu items and for food production practices. Plans and prices menus. Establishes portion sizes and standards of service for all menu items. Schedules kitchen employees in conjunction with business forecasts and predetermined budget. Maintains payroll records for submission to payroll department. Controls food cost by establishing proper storage requirements, standardization of recipes and waste control. Trains kitchen personnel in safe operating procedures of all equipment, utensils, and machinery. Provides safety training in lifting, carrying, hazardous material control, and chemical control. Trains kitchen personnel in sanitation practices and help establish cleaning schedules, stock rotation, refrigeration temperature control points and any other sanitary controls. Leads employees by creating a positive, supportive environment where talents, skills, and trade practices are exchanged, practiced and enhanced. Understands and administers the PAR form, sets performance expectations and provides coaching and operational support for the kitchen production staff. Enforces all appearance and uniform guidelines. Demonstrates Family Style Service behaviors: Initiates Friendly Greeting, Smiles and Makes Eye Contact, Demonstrates Upbeat and Positive Attitude, Checks for Satisfaction, Provides a Warm Farewell. Lead an organization with methods and actions that are ethical and in full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies. Identify compliance risks and take actions necessary to eliminate or minimize risks. Champion, within the organization, a commitment to honesty, integrity, and responsible corporate behavior. Create a compliance culture within the organization and foster an environment where employees feel comfortable reporting potential violations or misconduct Extensive knowledge of food and beverage products. Ability to perform basic/intermediate math skills including measurement of products Ability to read, write and understand English. Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relat