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Italian Dining Restaurant Sous Chef

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.

Under the direction of the Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef, candidate is responsible for the entire back of the house operation of our Italian Dining Restaurant. 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
• 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 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 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

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 20 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, loud noises, and dangerous equipment and sharp objects.

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.

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