Executive Chef
Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg, Vicksburg, MS, United States
Responsibilities
Achieves desired results through established methods, procedures, and guidelines to maintain designated standards and high-quality service.
Monitors results through inspection, evaluation, and analysis; makes changes if necessary, to achieve goal.
Maintains food costs and labor percentiles.
Maintains consistent food quality for all Food and Beverage outlets.
Responsible for the development and implementation of menus for all food outlets.
Assists Director/VP with the implementation and updating of the Food and Beverage inventory Control System.
Responsible for the oversight of Food and Beverage Back of House leadership staff.
Develops, implements, and manages operational goals and monitors achievements of performance and profit objectives.
Creates effective and efficient schedules, while maintaining labor costs, meeting staffing objectives, and achieving guest satisfaction.
Responsible for assisting in the budget process for the department by providing recommendations; ensures compliance to departmental budget initiatives; reports budget concerns to manager.
Maintains current knowledge and ensures enforcement of all gaming laws and regulations which apply to the functions and duties of the Food and Beverage department for which this position is responsible.
Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with departmental and company standards and programs.
Ensures customer service standards are followed by all team members and addresses issues as they arise.
Responsible for the overall achievement of departmental customer service goals.
Responsible for maintaining cost control methods and procedures by monitoring consistent pars and inventory.
Responsible for maintaining established quality assurance procedures to ensure acceptable health department and customer service standards.
Responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance within area of authority and reporting potential issues to Executive Management/GM.
Maintains strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in culinary or related field; five (5) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supervisory or management experience in hotel and/or casino environment required.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be fluent and literate in English.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
Must have extensive Food and Beverage knowledge.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to maintain a high level of energy and take a proactive and strategic approach to dealing with issues.
Must have the ability to interact with guests, staff, and colleagues and resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.
Ability to work all shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, as business needs dictate.
Benefits
Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401k matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal‑opportunity employer.
Starting Salary
Starting at $90,000 + Bonus Eligible
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Achieves desired results through established methods, procedures, and guidelines to maintain designated standards and high-quality service.
Monitors results through inspection, evaluation, and analysis; makes changes if necessary, to achieve goal.
Maintains food costs and labor percentiles.
Maintains consistent food quality for all Food and Beverage outlets.
Responsible for the development and implementation of menus for all food outlets.
Assists Director/VP with the implementation and updating of the Food and Beverage inventory Control System.
Responsible for the oversight of Food and Beverage Back of House leadership staff.
Develops, implements, and manages operational goals and monitors achievements of performance and profit objectives.
Creates effective and efficient schedules, while maintaining labor costs, meeting staffing objectives, and achieving guest satisfaction.
Responsible for assisting in the budget process for the department by providing recommendations; ensures compliance to departmental budget initiatives; reports budget concerns to manager.
Maintains current knowledge and ensures enforcement of all gaming laws and regulations which apply to the functions and duties of the Food and Beverage department for which this position is responsible.
Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with departmental and company standards and programs.
Ensures customer service standards are followed by all team members and addresses issues as they arise.
Responsible for the overall achievement of departmental customer service goals.
Responsible for maintaining cost control methods and procedures by monitoring consistent pars and inventory.
Responsible for maintaining established quality assurance procedures to ensure acceptable health department and customer service standards.
Responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance within area of authority and reporting potential issues to Executive Management/GM.
Maintains strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in culinary or related field; five (5) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supervisory or management experience in hotel and/or casino environment required.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be fluent and literate in English.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
Must have extensive Food and Beverage knowledge.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to maintain a high level of energy and take a proactive and strategic approach to dealing with issues.
Must have the ability to interact with guests, staff, and colleagues and resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.
Ability to work all shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, as business needs dictate.
Benefits
Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401k matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal‑opportunity employer.
Starting Salary
Starting at $90,000 + Bonus Eligible
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