Buffet Chef - Casino jobs in Lawrence, KS

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains a consistent high level of food quality and guest service while maintaining food, labor and other expenses at budgeted levels
• Maintains cleanliness of all back of the house areas
• Maintains expenses at budgeted levels, looking to cut costs where possible while still producing a quality product
• Keeps equipment in proper working order
• Completes financial analysis and reports as assigned
• Develops and maintain a positive work environment throughout the BOH kitchen areas
• Communicates and works closely with front of the house (FOH) and BOH management to ensure a quality Team Member and guest dining experience
• Provides adequate training and tools for Team Members so they may effectively perform essential job functions
• Responsible for assisting with the hiring and development of personnel while ensuring an adequate level of labor is used to perform to the required level of service
• Understands and administers performance appraisals, sets performance expectations and provides coaching and operational support for assigned outlets
• Coordinates with Buffet Manager, Executive Chef, Buffet Chef, Food and Beverage Manager and Food-Beverage Supervisors regarding the menu format
• May be involved in cash transactions, either as a breaker or as a replacement for the regularly scheduled cashier during day-to-day activity
• Perform duties of Food-Beverage Supervisor as needed or assigned
• Meets the attendance guidelines as outlined in the Prairie Band Casino & Resort Team Member Handbook
• Adheres to regulatory, departmental and company policies in an ethical manner and encourages others to do the same
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years of Culinary Arts School or equivalent technical training in Food & Beverage
• Knowledge of food and labor costs
• Professional appearance as outlined in the Prairie Band Casino & Resort Team Member Handbook
• Must be able to work independently and as a member of a team
• A record of satisfactory performance and reliability in all prior and current employment

Preferred

• Five years of restaurant industry work, including two years progressive supervisory experience in food production in a gaming, hotel or chain restaurant environment
• Knowledge of Asian/Pacific Rim cuisines
• Budget and P&L knowledge and experience
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and basic office equipment

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations
• Respond to visual and aural cues
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Operate in mentally and physically stressful situations
• Able to operate the following equipment: cutting boards, mixers, pourers, knives, and other necessary equipment

Indian Preference Exercised

Prairie Band Casino & Resort reserves the right to make changes to the above job descriptions whenever necessary. As part of Prairie Band Casino & Resort’s hiring process, candidates will be required to go through a due diligence process to validate their application information and suitability, prior to an employment offer being extended. This process may include, but is not limited to: reviewing employment applications or resumes, performing pre-employment testing and background investigations, conducting interviews and reference checks, and checking licensing and certification.