NYY Steakhouse - Signature Dining Chef - FT

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status.  To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description:

SUMMARY: 
Under the direction of the VP of Food and Beverage, and Executive Chef, the candidate is responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations including menu concepts, production, management and direction of culinary staff, health and sanitation standards, product specification and all costings for NYY Fine Dining Steakhouse. Motivates and directs staff in all aspects of performance and ensures they adhere to aforementioned standards.  Ensures financial profitability and returns to the Seminole Coconut Creek Casino.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Exhibit conduct in accordance with all Gaming Commission Regulations and Seminole Tribe of Florida departmental policies and procedures
• Take all classes offered by SGA and Coconut Creek HR department
• Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring responsible gaming and responsible alcohol service by  discretely notifying appropriate management of concerns and observations
• Demonstrate actions and behaviors that reinforce the Company’s Mission and Values of Communication, Integrity, Fun, Respect, Accountability, Passion and Dedication
• Ensure prompt and discrete notification to management and/or the Ethics Hotline (954-585-5103) of any observation of illegal acts or internal ethics violations.
• Identify and define business needs and implement solutions which result in beneficial changes in the operation of the restaurant, improvement in the restaurants impact or interaction with customers, improvement in the restaurant’s ability to reduce or contain costs or generate revenue.
• Work in conjunction with the General Manager and direct the development and administration of controls for all phases of the restaurant in an economical and profitable manner while maintaining established standards.
• Spearhead menu item changes based on product mix reviews and guest feedback and interaction.
• Develop menu and specialty menus in conjunction with chef in an effort to remain on the cutting edge of industry trends and standards.
• Ensure that the restaurant supports the casino by providing outstanding food offerings to VIP guests in the restaurant and during special events.
• Institute cost control procedures, inventories and standards of performance.  Review purchase orders and inventory levels as needed.
• Proficient in the budgetary process in regards to analyzing data to forecast future fiscal results.
• Provide project leadership and project management as assigned.
• Act immediately on all guest complaints to ensure that a correction is made wherever possible.
• Work closely with training department to log and track all serves safe requirements and safety and sanitation requirements.
• Conduct personal behavior and select, train, coach, counsel, appraise and retain direct reports who consistently perform actions and behaviors that reinforce the Company’s Mission and Values of Communication, Integrity, Fun, Respect, Accountability, Passion and Dedication.
• Protect, promote and perpetuate the Company’s brand through policies, procedures, actions and communications
• Participate in the success of the Tribal Career Development program and personal mentorship of Seminole Tribe members to encourage their development and prepare them for property leadership roles
• Performs other job-related duties as requested.

 Qualified applicants will have a proven track record of progressive culinary management

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Culinary degree and or four years of progressive culinary management experience.  A combination of education and experience will be considered.  Must have strong knowledge in regards to financial information.  Must be proficient in excel, word, and power point software systems.  POS, MMS, or other systems are strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 
Bending, lifting over 50 pounds at time, standing for several hours at a time. 
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
May be exposed to casino related environmental factors including, but not limited to, second hand smoke and excessive noise.  Will be exposed to a standard kitchen environment with slippery floors, wet, cold, heat, loud noises, and dangerous equipment and sharp objects.

CLOSING:

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    

 Disclaimer 
While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).

The Company gives preference in all of its employment practices to Native Americans. First preference in hiring, 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.