What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef - Longhouse Buffet position at PRAIRIE BAND POTAWATOMI ENTERTAINMENT CORP?
$1250 Hiring Bonus for new Team Members plus $60 in gas gift cards during our onboarding process.
Prairie Band Casino & Resort offers an attractive benefits package including medical (casino pays over 70% of premiums), Dental (casino pays 79% of premiums), and Vision. Prairie Band also pays 100% of short-term and long-term disability and life insurance of $15,000 for all Team Members.
There is a 50% employer match up to 6% on our 401(k), a profit-sharing bonus paid out multiple times a year when financial goals are met, double pay on holidays, 25¢ off per gallon of gas at our gas station, and a generous Paid Time Off policy where you can earn up to 18 days in your first year of employment!
Establishes and ensures adherence to standard operating procedures (SOP’s) for back of house (BOH) kitchen operations to include performance standards. Responsible for overseeing the operation of assigned outlet kitchens. Provides direct and active supervision for kitchen staff including but not limited to training development, coaching, documentation and direct work observation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintains a consistent high level of food quality and guest service while maintaining food, labor and other expenses at budgeted levels
- Maintains cleanliness of all back of the house areas
- Maintains expenses at budgeted levels, looking to cut costs where possible while still producing a quality product
- Keeps equipment in proper working order
- Completes financial analysis and reports as assigned
- Develops and maintain a positive work environment throughout the BOH kitchen areas
- Communicates and works closely with front of the house (FOH) and BOH management to ensure a quality Team Member and guest dining experience
- Provides adequate training and tools for Team Members so they may effectively perform essential job functions
- Responsible for assisting with the hiring and development of personnel while ensuring an adequate level of labor is used to perform to the required level of service
- Understands and administers performance appraisals, sets performance expectations and provides coaching and operational support for assigned outlets
- Coordinates with Buffet Manager, Executive Chef, Buffet Chef, Food and Beverage Manager and Food-Beverage Supervisors regarding the menu format
- May be involved in cash transactions, either as a breaker or as a replacement for the regularly scheduled cashier during day-to-day activity
- Perform duties of Food-Beverage Supervisor as needed or assigned
- Meets the attendance guidelines as outlined in the Prairie Band Casino & Resort Team Member Handbook
- Adheres to regulatory, departmental and company policies in an ethical manner and encourages others to do the same
- Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:
Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Two years of Culinary Arts School or equivalent technical training in Food & Beverage
- Knowledge of food and labor costs
- Professional appearance as outlined in the Prairie Band Casino & Resort Team Member Handbook
- Must be able to work independently and as a member of a team
- A record of satisfactory performance and reliability in all prior and current employment
Preferred
- Five years of restaurant industry work, including two years progressive supervisory experience in food production in a gaming, hotel or chain restaurant environment
- Knowledge of Asian/Pacific Rim cuisines
- Budget and P&L knowledge and experience
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and basic office equipment
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
- Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations
- Respond to visual and aural cues
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
- Operate in mentally and physically stressful situations
- Able to operate the following equipment: cutting boards, mixers, pourers, knives, and other necessary equipment
Indian Preference Exercised
Prairie Band Casino & Resort reserves the right to make changes to the above job descriptions whenever necessary. As part of Prairie Band Casino & Resort’s hiring process, candidates will be required to go through a due diligence process to validate their application information and suitability, prior to an employment offer being extended. This process may include, but is not limited to: reviewing employment applications or resumes, performing pre-employment testing and background investigations, conducting interviews and reference checks, and checking licensing and certification.
Salary : $15,000
