SOUS CHEF

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Location:

US-FL-Okeechobee

The Seminole Tribe of Florida owns and operates the Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino, a resort facility in Okeechobee, Florida. The property includes a casino and hotel with approximately 38,000 square feet of gaming space, 640 slot machines, 18 table games, and high‑stakes bingo. The tribe places a strong emphasis on guest service, employee benefits, and a positive work environment.

Under the direction of the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef will plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities for the property's restaurants and banquet facilities. The candidate will assume full responsibility for food production in the Executive Chef’s absence and may act as acting leader for the assigned Room Chef.

• Conduct oneself in accordance with all Gaming Commission regulations and Seminole Tribe of Florida policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate commitment to the Tribal Career Development program and act as a mentor for Tribe members within your direct area of responsibility. Provide progress reports to the Director of Tribal Development.
• Ensure responsible gaming and responsible alcohol service. Notify management or Ethics Hotline of any concerning observations.
• Maintain established departmental operating standards.
• Select, train, coach, counsel, appraise, and retain direct reports to reinforce the company’s Mission and Values:
  Friendly, Fun, Focused, Fast, and Fresh.
• Monitor food costs by reviewing daily requisitions and waste tracking.
• Implement weekly staffing audits and a realistic zero‑based staffing guide to manage labor costs and maintain guest service.
• Assist in organization and operation of the culinary department in accordance with approved standards, budgetary limitations, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in annual budgeting, capital projects, and FF&E planning.
• Ensure sanitation standards meet local and state health department codes.
• Keep work area clean, safe, and hazard‑free.
• Communicate daily needs, requirements, and expectations to supervisors and line team members.
• Develop department members’ knowledge and skills through education, training, coaching, corrective counseling, etc.
• Stay abreast of current trends and practices within the area of responsibility and communicate pertinent information to management.
• Promote positive customer relations and manage customer complaints.
• Promote positive public and team member relations at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, stand and walk. The position frequently requires lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision and depth perception.

Culinary Arts degree preferred. Minimum of six (6) years as Executive Chef or Sous Chef in a high‑volume, high‑end operations environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Deliver a service level that creates an atmosphere that makes guests want to return.
• Commit to routinely go above and beyond to achieve position responsibilities.
• Project an image of excitement, enthusiasm, and outgoing personality while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and guest service skills.
• Lead and mentor a diverse team of individuals.
• Superior organizational and time‑management skills.
• Proficient in diverse cuisine types and all aspects of food preparation techniques.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• May be exposed to casino‑related environmental factors, including second‑hand smoke and excessive noise.
• Frequent standing, walking, hand use, and lifting of up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required: close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The casino environment is hectic, fast‑paced, and often crowded and noisy.
• Must communicate effectively with guests in English.

The Tribal Council gives preference in all employment practices to Native Americans. First preference is given to members of the Seminole Tribe who meet the job requirements. Second preference is given to members of other federally recognized Native American tribes who meet the job requirements.

Final candidates will be required to obtain gaming licensure by completing a background check with Seminole Gaming Compliance and Regulations. Background checks may include credit check, criminal background check, and drug screen.

The company reserves the right to revise the current job or require other tasks when circumstances change.