Room Chef

About the role

Muckleshoot Casino Resort is seeking a skilled and experienced Kitchen Supervisor to join our dynamic team. This position offers a competitive salary range of $75,256.74 to $DOE with potential for annual performance bonuses. Additional benefits include fully paid medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage, complimentary meals, and company-paid gaming licenses.

Responsibilities

• Be the face of Muckleshoot Casino Resort for new hires and team members, exemplifying our values and setting a great example through excellent guest service and professionalism.
• Practice, support, and promote the mission, vision, and values of Muckleshoot Casino Resort.
• Schedule and train kitchen staff, plan daily specials for lunch and dinner, and provide input to the Executive Chef on related procedures and operations.
• Check portions and quality to ensure they meet standards, establish and maintain security of all products, supplies, and equipment, and provide daily/weekly prep and cleaning lists for staff.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen, dish room, and storeroom, prepare food items fresh daily, and ensure the cleanliness and organization of walk-ins and storage areas.
• Order necessary products, equipment, and smallwares, train Sous Chefs and cooking personnel, assist with establishing and maintaining effective internal controls, and communicate with front of the house management to ensure consistent operations.
• Control food cost by establishing purchasing specifications, managing recipes, and implementing waste control procedures, conduct interviews, and select candidates for hiring consideration.
• Perform other supervisory functions as requested by Executive Chef and Assistant Executive Chef, mentor and establish adequate training for Muckleshoot Tribal Member Kitchen employees, and create, maintain, and facilitate a positive work environment.
• Ensure maximum standard of service to guests by ensuring food is served promptly, be aware and correct hazardous areas to prevent accidents, and report issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Communicate with front of the house management to ensure consistency in the operation, adhere to standards, menu changes, product availability, daily specials, policies, and procedures, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a Class III B+ gaming license.
• Training in sanitation laws and procedures required.
• Culinary Arts Degree required, or equivalent experience may be substituted for formal culinary school or training.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years’ experience as a Sous Chef or Restaurant Chef overseeing multiple outlets required.
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of Kitchen management experience required.
• Previous experience in supervising a staff of one hundred or more employees required.
• Valid WA State Health Card/Food Handler permit required.
• Must have valid Serve Safe Certificate.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of all phases of kitchen procedures, operations, and State Board of Health regulations.
• Knowledge of food preparation and culinary techniques.
• Knowledge of weights and measurements for recipes.
• Knowledge of computers and basic software.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and regulations.
• Skilled in effectively communicating ideas and information both in written and verbal forms.
• Read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Ability to operate cooking equipment, knowledge of sautéing, broiling, steaming, baking, and sauce specialties.
• Ability to create menus, do cost analysis of recipes, and set menu pricing.
• Ability to work with and maintain confidentiality of information and materials.
• Ability to work with others and multi-task.
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Ability to maintain professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.