Executive Chef

POSITION SUMMARY: Manages all food preparation in all CCCH venues ensuring superior quality, safety, and service standards are met or exceeded.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Specific areas of responsibility including, but not limited to:

• Responsible for staff selection training, supervision, coaching, evaluating, and delegating work assignments in accord with CCCH policies, procedures, and philosophies.
• Plan menus and food production in all venues ensuring specifications in recipes and food apportionment are met.
• Assist Director of Hospitality in staff planning and schedules, events planning, menu planning, labor and food costs, and staff concerns.
• Monitor, facilitate, and participate in all compliance and safety training to ensure adherence with all CCCH policies and procedures, and governing agencies regulations related to food safety, storage, preparation, and facilities cleanliness.
• Review and analyze inventory of supplies and equipment and recommend or approve purchases to replace, restock or improve food offerings and kitchen preparedness.
• Inspect food preparation processes and areas to ensure the highest standards of quality and cleanliness are observed.
• Propose menus and oversee preparation of food for special events.
• Train and mentor culinary staff to encourage internal promotions and advancement
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Opportunities for Internships, Apprenticeships, and Coordinated Work Study programs may be available in lieu of formal education and work experience requirements for this position for enrolled members of the Yavapai-Apache Nation.

1. Required Education: HS DIPLOMA/2YR DEGREE   Preferred Education: N/A
2. Work Experience:
   1. Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a chef in a full-service restaurant or hotel, and/or an establishment with multi venues required.
   2. Expertise in fine dining .
   3. Banquet catering and buffet presentation, preferred.
3. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: N/A
   1. Experience developing and refining “signature” dishes preferred.
   2. Must be computer literate with Microsoft Office products.
   3. Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
   4. Must be proficient (read, write, speak) English.
4. Professional Licenses & Certifications Requirements:
   1. Required to have or obtain food handlers and alcohol service certifications.
   2. Culinary certifications, preferred.
5. Must be 18+ years old and be available for all shifts, including weekends and holidays.
6. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and pass a drug test and background check for an AZ Gaming License.
7. Must adhere to all Cliff Castle Casino Hotel policies and procedures.
8. Must be committed to providing exceptional guest service through a welcoming, friendly, and professional environment. Aim to exceed guest expectations with attentive, personalized service and prompt responses and resolution.