Production Chef

Seminole Classic Casino pioneered Indian gaming when it opened as the country’s first large stakes bingo hall in 1979, eventually expanding with gaming machines and poker. The landmark casino is now home to over 1,000 state-of-the-art, newest-title slot machines and other local favorites such as Diamond Lottos, Fort Knox, Pirate’s Loot. The gaming leader also offers 24/7 live table game action with games including Blackjack, Baccarat, Spanish 21, Three Card Poker and many more. Seminole Classic Casino also features the Hollywood Hall entertainment pavilion and the Stage Bar, a full-service bar that features live entertainment nightly. Patrons can enjoy the EATstreet dining area with food options such as Soygood, Slice and Mojoe as well as a burger and wing joint named Flying Cow.

Our Commitment to Service: We don’t have customers, we have Guests. Each visitor is our Guest, just as you have a Guest in your home. You take a certain level of pride when you have an invited Guest in your home. You should take the same pride with every Guest who visits one of our properties. Unparalleled Service isn’t just a part of our mission statement at Seminole Gaming; it’s a commitment to each and every one of our current and future Guests.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Production Chef will report to the Executive Chef and provide chef-level support to the main kitchen and restaurants.

• Consult with and suggest to the Executive Chef regarding ways to keep waste at a minimum.
• Review schedules prepared by the Executive Chef to ensure staff is operating at peak efficiency.
• Ensure standards and procedures set forth by the Executive Chef are observed.
• Assist with food preparation and ensure all food is prepared to operational standards.
• Implement and maintain safety and sanitation requirements as set by all health agencies.
• Coordinates line employees’ daily requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment within area of responsibility.
• Select, train, coach, counsel, appraise and retain direct reports who consistently perform actions and behaviors that reinforce the Company’s mission and values.
• Create and communicate the structure of your area – including goals, role clarification, expectations, financial planning, etc. – that increases the value of the company and increases the engagement level of direct reports.
• Demonstrate actions and behaviors that reinforce the Company’s mission, “Unconquered Vision, Unparalleled Service, Unlimited Future,” and values of Fast, Fun, Friendly, Fresh and Focused in all we do.
• Exhibit conduct in accordance with all Gaming Commission Regulations and Seminole Tribe of Florida departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure prompt and discrete notification to management and/or the Ethics Hotline of any observation of illegal acts or internal ethics violations.
• Show a commitment to ensuring responsible gaming and responsible alcohol service by discretely notifying appropriate management of concerns and observations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Sous Chef or restaurant Chef highly preferred.
• Two (2) year culinary arts degree required.
• High volume wok experience.
• Must be able to analyze Food and Beverage data.
• Proven ability to reduce food costs.
• Must have strong administrative skills and computer skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate and deliver a high level of service to our guests.
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Has ability to lead and develop a cohesive culinary team.
• Can interface effectively with FOH staff to produce a positive guest experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• May be exposed to casino related environmental factors including, but not limited to, second hand smoke and excessive noise.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The Casino environment is hectic, fast-paced and often crowded and noisy. May be exposed to casino related environmental factors including, but not limited to, second hand smoke, excessive noise and constant exposure to general public.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with guests in English, specific to position duties and responsibilities.

CLOSING:

The Tribal Council gives preference in all of its employment practices to Native Americans. First preference in hiring, training, promoting and in all other aspects of employment 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.

As part of Seminole Gaming’s employment process, final candidates will be required to obtain gaming licensure by completing a background check with Seminole Gaming Compliance and Regulations, prior to an offer being extended. These background checks may include, but are not limited to:

• Credit Check
• Criminal Background Check
• Drug Screen

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