Executive Chef- Bacchanal (Caesars Palace Las Vegas)
Executive Chef- Bacchanal (Caesars Palace Las Vegas)
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Job Description
The Executive Chef will be responsible for managing and training all kitchen personnel as well as the overall daily food preparation including planning and pricing. Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Food production for all outlets.
- Ensures that all food prepared is nutritious safe eye appealing and properly flavored. Specific duties include menu planning maintenance of payroll food cost and other related records.
- Prepares food establishes quality standards trains employees in cooking methods presentation techniques and portion control.
- Interviews hires evaluate and disciplines kitchen personnel as appropriate. Understands and communicates to kitchen personnel all property and department rules policies and procedures.
- Trains kitchen personnel in food production principles and practices. Establishes quality standards for menu items and for food production practices.
- Plans and prices menus. Establishes portion sizes and standards of service for all menu items.
- Schedules kitchen employees in conjunction with business forecasts and predetermined budget. Maintains payroll records for submission to payroll department.
- Controls food cost by establishing proper storage requirements standardization of recipes and waste control.
- Trains kitchen personnel in safe operating procedures of all equipment utensils and machinery. Provides safety training in lifting carrying hazardous material control and chemical control. Trains kitchen personnel in sanitation practices and help establish cleaning schedules stock rotation refrigeration temperature control points and any other sanitary controls.
- Leads employees by creating a positive supportive environment where talents skills and trade practices are exchanged practiced and enhanced.
- Understands and administers the PAR form sets performance expectations and provides coaching and operational support for the kitchen production staff.
- Enforces all appearance and uniform guidelines.
- Degree from a post secondary Culinary Arts School preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years as an Executive Chef plus 3 years in another food preparation position
- Proven performance in implementing and maintaining food production operational standards
- Must be able to speak clearly and listen attentively to employees dining room staff and guests.
- Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods up to 4 hours in length. Must have the ability to lift pots pans etc. up to 40 pounds in weight.
- Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
PHYSICAL MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
Able to manage team of up to 10 managers and supervisors and 100 hourly employees
Passionate approach to streamline operational procedures and increase productivity of department
Excellent communication and administration skills
Applies best industry best practices
Ability to maintain and further develop the standards set by Caesars Entertainment
Must possess a wealth of experience and in-depth knowledge of up-to date culinary trends
Must demonstrate culinary creativity
Emphasis on creative thinking problem solving and consistently well executed food product
Must be aware of market trends and latest developments in international cuisine and pastry
Knowledge of all kitchen equipment operations.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with management staff and guests
Knowledge understanding and compliance of policies and procedures job descriptions daily memorandums chemical labels and other instructions
Requires mobility.
Ability to grasp lift move or push goods on cart/truck weighing a maximum of 100 pounds
Ability to work in confined spaces
Sense of smell taste touch and sound
Eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity
Ability to distinguish letters symbols and colors
Normal vision and hearing range
Requires mobility
Must be able to work any shift and long hours when necessary
Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements efforts or working conditions associated with the job. 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).
Employment Type
Full-Time
