What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Chef position at GRATON RESORT & CASINO?
Position Summary:
The Head Chef is responsible for overseeing the entire restaurant's kitchen. Responsibilities include overseeing the performance and coordination of all work performed by all Team Members assigned, passing on pertinent information to Managers and Team Members, and ensuring proper food and safety standards.
Essential Functions:
1. Responsible for practicing, supporting and promoting Graton Resort & Casino's Company-wide culture and demonstrating Graton Resort & Casino's Service Standards at all times.
2. Develop new menu options based on seasons and guest demands.
3. Follow health, safety and sanitation guidelines.
4. Conduct month-end inventory of food and beverages.
5. Foster and promote a cooperative working climate, maximizing productivity and Team Member morale.
6. Maintain quality control of products, equipment, supplies, and services, ensuring excellent and consistent quality of service and presentation.
7. Ensure that kitchens and equipment are in good working order to ensure a clean and hazard free work area that complies with the Department of Health, OSHA, and Graton Resort & Casino's guidelines.
8. Handle any Team Member or Guest opportunities.
9. Evaluate and oversee job performance of Team Members. Coach and counsel Team Members who are not meeting standards. Understand the steps of discipline according to Graton Resort & Casino's policies.
10. Set schedules and specific job duties, while maintaining Team Members' hours for proper staffing as defined through established service standards.
11. Conduct group and individual training regarding policies and procedures on an ongoing basis. Set daily, weekly and monthly goals and opportunities and lead the unit to achieve the desired result.
12. Hold daily Team Member huddles and maintain communication boards to communicate pertinent information to Team Members.
13. Properly maintain Team Member records (i.e. Time & Attendance and corrective counseling).
14. Participate in the creation of annual budgets, and manage and lead the unit in all forecasting and cost controls to meet or exceed units operating financial potentials and goals.
