Executive Sous Chef - Full Time - Harrah's Gulf Coast

Qualifications:High school graduate or equivalent requiredDegree in culinary arts required from an accredited educational institution.At least ten years of working experience in a large volume food establishment including banquets, buffets, specialty restaurants and coffee shops.Working knowledge of all phases of butchering, baking and garde-manger.A minimum of four years of combined kitchen supervisory and administration experience.Excellent interpersonal, customer service, financial analysis, communication, team building, problem solving and strategic thinking skill required.Must successfully pass manager lap internal testing.Must present a well-groomed appearance.Must be able to get along with co-workers and build a cohesive teamEssential Job Functions:Administers all aspects of food preparation at customer and employee facilitiesPlans all daily and special events menus as directedMaintains a consistent high level of food quality and guest service.Prepares budget for food, labor, and other expenses and manages expenses accordingly.Maintains cleanliness of all back-of-the-house areas.Keeps equipment in proper working pletes financial analyses and reports as assigned.Develops and maintains a positive work environment throughout the kitchen areas.Provides tools for employees so that they may effectively perform their necessary job functions.Meets the attendance guidelines and adheres to regulatory, departmental and company policies.Establishes and conducts training programsResponsible for interviewing, selecting, hiring, promotion, demotion, and termination of employeesControls food waste and pilferageConducts weekly inspections of all assigned areas including line, preparation, pantry, clean up and storage to and administers safety policies and procedures pertaining to the proceduresAdministers performance reviews as requiredDirect supervision of entire stewarding and material handling staffAdhere to all regulatory, departmental, and company policies in an ethical mannerOutstanding example of and a credit to Grand Biloxi CasinoPhysical, Mental & Environmental Demands: Knowledge of food preparation and presentationBasic computer skillsExcellent interpersonal skills as well as documented excellent leadership/motivational skills