POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the overall operation of food preparation for all food outlets and the restaurant facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Include the following (other duties may be assigned):

Responsible for hiring, promoting, scheduling, training and recommending for training, testing, counseling, disciplining, and recommending for termination.

Maintain labor cost of ___% or less.

Create weekly specials, soups, and vegetable of the day with cost recipe card to accompany each special and soup. Maintain food cost of ___% or less.

Recommend replacement or repairs of equipment to Food & Beverage Director.

Supervise all ordering, receiving, labeling, and storage of food products and dry goods with approval of Food & Beverage Director, as needed.

Maintain quality and portion control.

Maintain high morale and positive attitudes among kitchen staff.

Provide timely reports regarding attendance, schedules, labor costs, inventory (including food and equipment).

Communicate openly with Front House, Purchasing Department and Inventory Clerk.

Demonstrate performance of all job functions in kitchen. Assist as necessary within the scope of the laws governing Indian Gaming.

Follow HAACAP regulatory standards.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.

Building a Successful Team - Using appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team; facilitating the completion of team goals.

Coaching - Providing timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/ skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem.

Communication - Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

Delegating Responsibility - Allocating decision-making authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate others to maximize the organizations and individuals effectiveness.

Developing Others - Planning and supporting the development of individuals skills and abilities so that they can fulfill current or future job/role responsibilities more effectively.

Planning and Organizing -Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

EDUCATION:

Four year Business College or equivalent required.

TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Five to seven years related food and beverage experience in a related position, with a minimum of five years managerial experience required.