Executive Chef $80,000-$132,000​/annually

Location: Hinckley

## Executive Chef $80,000-$132,000/annually

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Grand Casino Hinckleytime type:
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Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R09223##
** It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!**## ##
* We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
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** The Opportunity
** The Executive Chef provides management to all levels of the business operation within the kitchen and oversees the direction of the culinary team’s daily activities in accordance with Casino Resort policies and objectives to ensure Guest satisfaction, profitability and a positive, productive and compliant work environment.
** What You Get To Do
*** Ensure budgeted food percentages are achieved through effective control measures including portion controls, kitchen timings, food inventory rotation measures, receiving and food storage procedures, inventory controls, effective purchasing procedures, kitchen security procedures and waste control.
* Control labor costs through effective scheduling of kitchen staff, cross-training and development of team members.
* Ensure that the purchasing and preparation of all food products meet company standards of quality and consistency. Responsible for the development of menus, ensuring quality, consistency and style of concept are maintained. Monitors production of food preparation ensuring recipe specifications, portion controls and kitchen timings are met. Monitors all food served relative to appearance, temperature, sanitary and quality standards.
* Provide accurate costing on all menu items for all food areas.
* Supervises all line set-up, prep and breakdown activities. Responsible for in-service delegation of tasks to line personnel.
* Ensure the coordination of the storage, maintenance and repair of all kitchen equipment to ensure operational readiness.
* Meet with suppliers to keep abreast of changes taking place in the market.
* Responsible for kitchen staff skills training and development, including departmental orientation of new team members. Conducts subordinate performance review and counseling sessions. Provides leadership and support to the entire team; builds morale and encourages empowerment of staff.
* Maintain a positive and compliant Associate relations climate. Responsible for the staffing, training, evaluation and counseling of the culinary team. Promote support and communication. Positively interacts with front of house team. Rapidly solves problems.
* Ensure compliance with health, sanitation, safety and employment regulations by clearly communicating and reinforcing standards and procedures to kitchen team.
* Responsible for fulfilling kitchen record keeping and administrative requirements including food inventories and invoicing of food products. Responsible for organizing team members’ work schedules, ensuring appropriate coverage for all kitchen areas.
* Promote teamwork among staff through effective communication, follow-through and goal setting. Leads by example and thorough instruction to effectively obtain quality management of product, service and philosophy of concept.
* Perform other departmental duties assigned to contribute to the overall success and efficiency of the team.
** What We Look for in a Person
*** Serves and develops others by building relationships.
* Fosters an inclusive workplace where inclusion and individual differences are valued.
* Collaborates across boundaries to achieve common goals.
* Aligns organizational objectives and practices with Mille Lacs Band traditions or interests as appropriate.
* Sets direction and influences others to translate vision into action.
* Demonstrates drive for continued personal and professional growth.
** What We Offer You
*** We have a fun, energetic personality and are adventurous, creative, and open minded.
* We strive to lead through our seven (7) values in all that we do. (Wisdom, Love, Respect, Truth, Humility, Bravery, and Honesty)
* Our foundation of Servant Leadership is a philosophy that embodies and fosters empowerment, decision-making and engagement across all levels of the organization.
* We are a career accelerant, which means developing our Associates is one of our main priorities.
* We provide a space for Associates and others to bring who they are to work and impart a sense of purpose.
* A variety of competitively priced health benefits and supplemental insurances, parental leave, 401k, tuition reimbursement, birthday, and anniversary gifts.
** What Qualifies You
*** Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Executive Chef and/or related experience in a full-service restaurant or events venue.
* 2-year culinary degree or a 3-year A.C.F. apprenticeship
* Must have various experience levels in volume feeding, ala carte, fine dining, catering, baking and pastry, and purchasing storage and handling.
* Demonstrated and…