Sous Chef (Crossings Cafe'')

River Cree Resort & Casino

  • Portsmouth, VA
  • 4 days ago

    Highlights

    Maintains a constant awareness of safety and accident prevention, performing all job duties in the safest possible manner, and immediately notifying the supervisor and completing an accident report if a personal accident does occur. Maintains a thorough knowledge of all kitchen inventory, and tracks supplies and food items to ensure appropriate quantity and quality of product.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPortsmouth, VA

    Description

    Job Summary:

    Possesses complete knowledge of all procedures related to the job. Maintains a thorough knowledge of all

    aspects of food preparation, including gourmet dishes, sauces, and prepares when required.

    Shift: Swing shift

    Supervisory Responsibilities:

    • Direct supervision of line cooks.

    Duties/Responsibilities:

    • Possesses complete knowledge of all procedures related to all kitchens across property.
    • Coordinates training of all team members in the proper performance of all job duties.
    • Ensures that all guests are treated in a prompt, professional and courteous manner.
    • Is responsible for the direct supervision of all kitchen team members during an assigned shift.
    • Ensures that all cooks perform their duties as required and in accordance with established company guidelines.
    • Responsible for ensuring the highest standard of quality in all areas of food preparation.
    • Orders and prepares proper levels of food and ensures that all items are properly rotated.
    • Maintains a thorough knowledge of all aspects of food preparation, including gourmet dishes, sauces, and prepares when required.
    • Assigns duties to cooks as necessary.
    • Assists the Banquet Chef with the overall supervision and administration of the department, making personnel recommendations as requested.
    • Maintains a thorough knowledge of all kitchen inventory, and tracks supplies and food items to ensure appropriate quantity and quality of product.
    • Upholds standards by setting examples with appearance and work ethic.
    • Works to ensure a clean and sanitary kitchen at all times.
    • Handles any guest's complaints or problems in a prompt and courteous manner.
    • Maintains a constant awareness of safety and accident prevention, performing all job duties in the safest possible manner, and immediately notifying the supervisor and completing an accident report if a personal accident does occur.
    • Ensures thorough communication between shifts.
    • Works with front of the house supervisors to ensure proper communication to our back line supervisors.
    • Communicates any problems or concerns to the Assistant Executive Chef and/or Room Chef.
    • Ensures that temperatures of all products and storage areas are checked as required.
    • Understands that this is a 24-hour responsibility and is accessible at all times.
    • Sets high standards by complying with all departmental rules, policies, and procedures.
    • Ensures that all Team Members are treated in a fair and consistent manner.
    • Performs any other duties as specified or assigned by the Executive Chef, VP or any member of Executive Management.
    • All other duties as assigned.

    Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

    • High School diploma
    • 5 years Kitchen supervisory experience

    Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

    • Serve Safe certification
    • Gaming license/registration as required by jurisdiction(s).

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Greets all guests with a smile

    • Must possess outstanding interpersonal communications skills to effectively interface with guests.
    • and team members.
    • Possesses ability to work under pressure.
    • Prior experience is required as well as a proven track record demonstrating sound judgment.
    • Must also possess a cooperative, helpful and friendly nature, and present a neat, clean, well-
    • groomed appearance.
    • Must have successfully completed and maintain certification in "Serv-Safe" (Food Sanitation
    • Management) within 120 days of employment
    • Extensive knowledge of the preparation of all food items.
    • Must purchase and maintain tools necessary for the job.
    • Must be able to use a computer to enter requisitions and timekeeping.
    • Must be able to understand and communicate Material Data Safety Sheets to all team members.
    • Ability to communicate with Team members and guests.
    • Ability to be a TEAM player.
    • Ability to successfully fulfill the pre-employment process.
    • Ability to work flexible shifts and days of the week including holidays.
    • Ability to obtain and maintain all necessary licensing.

    Physical Requirements:

    • Prolonged periods of standing and bending.
    • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
    • Ability to work flexible shifts and days of the week, including holidays.
    • Ability to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise, bright lights, smoke, and dust.