Resort Executive Sous Chef

at  River Cree Resort Casino

Overview:
Manages kitchen operations and staff daily to ensure a consistent, high quality food product. Areas of responsibility comprise overseeing food preparation area of incumbent’s specific kitchen. As an Executive Sous Chef, directs and works with the food and beverage management team and associates to successfully execute all kitchen operations; strives to continually improve guest and associate satisfaction and maximize the financial performance in areas of responsibility.
Responsibilities:

HUMAN RESOURCES

• Assists with interviewing hourly associates with the appropriate skills to meet the business needs of the operation.
• Develops implements and maintains a departmental orientation program for associates to receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job.
• Uses all available on the job training tools for associates; implements and manages training initiatives and conducts training when appropriate.
• Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position and monitors progress.
• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with associates and ensures associates do the same within the team.
• Ensures associates are treated fairly and equitably. Constantly strives to improve associate retention. Brings issues to the attention of Human Resources as necessary.
• Assists the Chef, manage associate progressive discipline procedures for areas of responsibility. Ensures policies are administered fairly and consistently. Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to company standards.
• Ensures regular on-going communication is happening in all areas of responsibility to create awareness of business objectives and communicates expectations, recognizes performance and produces desired business results.
• Celebrates successes and publicly recognizes the contributions of team members; ensures recognition is taking place across areas of responsibility. Maintains an on-going associate recognition program.
• Ensures self and direct report managers attend appropriate core training classes.
• Implements and manages training initiatives for current and new associates.
• Ensures associates maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications.

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