Company Description
Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry. Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities.
Job Description
Provide direct and general supervision to culinary team in multiple outlets on assigned shift to ensure quality food preparation and guest satisfaction while supporting the company’s vision, mission, and values. The Restaurant Chef must have the ability to effectively interact and communicate with guests and team members. The Restaurant Chef must also act as a leader in the development and motivation of the culinary staff while creating an environment that encourages ownership and accountability.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(These functions are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all inclusive for this position)
Financial/Operations:
- Oversee all cooking operations, including methods of preparation, portion control, monitoring timeliness of food delivery and garnishing; ensuring a high-quality preparation and attractive presentation of all food to exceed the company’s standards.
- Oversight of staff, schedule, evaluate, train, develop and monitor culinary team. Recommend wage increases, promotions, demotions, discipline, and team member actions.
- Understand department objectives, standards, guidelines, and budget to achieve effective supervision of department; Monitor labor costs, including staffing levels, and adjust to sales levels, business volumes, etc.
- Responsible for food orders, weekly invoices, inventory, yields and variances; Monitor and advise on storage of food items to ensure quality of food and compliance with health requirements.
- Observe and monitor staff adherence to health department regulations regarding food handling, storage, temperature, and cleanliness of work; control cleanliness and maintenance of assigned area; review any health department issues with Management team and Executive Chef to correct any problems.
- Assist General Manager and Assistant General Manager in developing and implementing policies, procedures and rules including operations manuals, to promote compliance with company and regulatory guidelines.
- Collaborate with Assistant General Manager, General Manager, and Executive Chef to ensure communication between the front and back of house is seamless while taking ownership of all assigned areas.
- Work collaboratively with Executive Chef to develop recipes, ensuring quality and proper execution.
Guest Service:
- Responsible for multiple guest service aspects, including but not limited to table touches, nightly special postings, menu changes, and Front-of-House/Back-of-House communication.
- Assist with Culinary and Food Server pre-shifts to ensure communication of specials and dishes are excellently presented to our guests.
Human Resources:
- Ensure team member engagement is maintained at a high level.
- Lead all aspects of team member relations including, but not limited to, hiring, coaching, recognizing, and evaluating team members and leaders.
- Provide ongoing direct and honest feedback to team members regarding individual performance.
- Establishes operational guidelines for the recruitment and retention of outlet team members.
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LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
(Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year for year basis)
- Completion of a culinary arts degree or accredited apprenticeship and four (4) years of progressive food preparation experience.
- Minimum of one year in a supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Computer literacy to include Excel Spreadsheet and Word experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: (Licenses, Certifications, Testing, etc.):
Possession of, and ability to obtain and maintain a valid gaming license within assigned state of employment and other jurisdictions
Must successfully pass background check
Must successfully pass an alcohol and drug screening
Must be 21 years of age
Additional Information
Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
