Roxy's Sous Chef - Medford

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There's nothing better than being around your friends, and that's exactly the atmosphere we want to create here. We want team members to feel like they're welcomed with the unique experiences and growth we can offer. Come be part of the special atmosphere and hospitality of the hotel, or the welcoming, fun and friendly character of the restaurants and casino. Join our team in its dedication to be the leading destination for gaming and hospitality on the beautiful, southern Oregon coast!

BASIC FUNCTION (the primary purpose of this position):

Manages physical production/execution of Roxy's menu and supervises kitchen personnel.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote a clean, safe, healthy and friendly work environment for employees and guests; report any direct safety issues to Chef who in turn will notify and correct through the Safety committee.
• Schedules personnel in back of the house positions based on production and service requirements for flex and budget expectations.
• Insures that staff has been trained and that they fully understand expectations of the position - up to and including station assignments, daily checklists, recipes, plate presentation, par levels, prep, product rotation and product receiving, etc..
• Update all prep list, daily check list, order and inventory guilds as needed.
• Prepares accurate and detailed Kitchen Purchase Orders for chemicals, food, NA beverages, equipment and cleaning supplies. Follows up with vendors to ensure receipt of purchase orders and to maintain estimated arrival or completion dates.
• Maintain time and attendance records and informs the manager of any edits needed.
• Provide direction to staff in all areas of employee relations, which includes compliance to established policies and procedures and maintenance of positive moral levels within the workplace.
• Interact with all department employees to achieve prescribed cost control measures and production levels.
• Conducts subordinate evaluations based on performance standards as prescribed by job descriptions.
• Assist Executive Chef in the creation of menus and costing of all products in Roxy's.
• Assure that food items produced meet quality specifications
• Prior leadership experience required to oversee all daily kitchen operations and maintain team development.
• Effectively manage inventories for the department and conduct inventories and cost transfers based on departmental schedule complete with value extension.
• Tracks receipt of product ordered, assuring par levels are met, and communicates discrepancies (quantity and quality) to property vendors.
• Communicates food quality and menu execution issues or concerns to the Chef, and makes recommendations to improve consistency within Roxy's operations.
• Functions as a line cook in Roxy's while instructing and performing Supervisory duties.
• Trains employees to fulfill company goals for specific jobs and maintains rigid sanitation standards in the facility.
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS (objective educational or technical training required; skills; and years of experience):

• Three years progressive working kitchen experience, preferred one year experience of mid-management capacity associated with a full service restaurant.
• Applicants with a degree in culinary arts will be preferred.
• Serve Safe certification required or must have the ability to become certified within 90 days of employment.
• Must have supervised at a minimum staff of five people for one year.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Must pass and remain in compliance with Coquille Gaming Commission background check and drug free work place policies

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT (the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions):

Ability to work weekends, holidays and evening hours as business demands; schedule often demands work hours in excess of a standard work week. While performing duties of this position, employee is required to stand for extended periods, and frequently walk, and use hands to; finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently. Ability to manage stress appropriately, make decisions under pressure, manages anger, fear, hostility and violence of others appropriately. The casino work environment may expose you to second hand smoke on a regular basis.

This description of duties, responsibilities and requirements is a summary, and is not intended to include all that may be assigned or required.

The Mill Casino • Hotel & RV Park is owned by the Coquille Indian Tribe. Team members at The Mill are eligible for a comprehensive health care benefit, generous time off policy, 401-K retirement with 4% company match and other benefits.