Banquet Chef

Job Type Full-time Description

Position Summary

Responsible for managing the daily operations of all Banquet production ensuring service and products are to Chinook Winds standards, making changes to respond to business and guests needs.

Essential Functions

• Plans and manages the procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all food in the Resort in a safe, sanitary and cost effective manner. 
• Manages team members during the shift and ensures appropriate professional standards of behavior, work standards, productivity, practices and guest care are enforced. 
• Responsible for all long and short term planning and day to day operations of the Banquet operations. 
• Assists with the development, implementation, and maintenance of the F&B culinary policies and procedures.
• Ensures the quality of the product, consistency of the food presentation and proper product handling are commensurate with Chinook Winds Casino Resort standards. 
• Provides recommendations for the budget and managing food and labor costs within approved budget constraints.
• Assists with designing menus and determining food specifications in order to ensure that there are creative menus and the Banquet food cost is maintained at an acceptable level. 
• Manages and monitors to ensure proper product handling, preparation procedures, dish-up banquet functions, guest satisfaction, and cost control. 
• Manages training of staff with regards to food preparation and methodology to ensure qualified staff and consistency of all food presentations. 
• Manages human resources in the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate employees while providing a safe environment: hire, train, develop, empower, coach, counsel, conduct performance reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles and discipline as appropriate.
• Conducts routine inspections of all workstations to ensure that health and safety standards are followed and food products are properly stored and rotated. 
• Performs or ensures all administrative tasks such as scheduling, payroll, associate requests, etc, are done on a timely fashion and monitors performance in a timely and accurate manner to enhance morale and ensure high productivity. 
• Plans and conducts line-ups for staff communication to increase staff awareness, disseminate pertinent information, conduct required monthly/weekly training, and discuss quality standards. 
• Performs special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Position Qualifications

WORKERS IN THIS POSITION MUST BE 21 YEARS OR OLDER

Competency Statements

Guest Orientated- Ability to take care of the guests’ needs while following company procedures.

Team Orientated- Ability to work well with others to achieve group goals.

Detail Oriented- Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

Communication Skills – Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.      

Management Skills - Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.

Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures. 

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary certificate (AA) preferred

Experience

Five years management experience in kitchen supervision 

Three years experience in high volume position

Previous casino and/or resort experience preferred

Certificates & Licenses

Must obtain a Siletz Tribal Gaming License.

Must have OLCC temporary permit before the start date and obtain OLCC Permit within 45 days of start date.

Must have a Food Handlers Card before the start date.

Must obtain VIP (Visibly Intoxicated Person) Permit within 45 days of employment.

Other Requirements

Experience in ice carvings and all facets of banquet hot and cold production

Physical Demands

• Stand Constantly
• Walk Constantly
• Sit Not Applicable 
• Handling/Fingering Constantly
• Reach Outward Constantly
• Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally
• Climb Not Applicable
• Crawl Not Applicable
• Squat or Kneel Occasionally
• Bend Frequently

Lift/Carry

• 10 lbs or less Frequently
• 11-20 lbs Frequently
• 21-50 lbs Occasionally
• 51-100 lbs Occasionally
• Over 100 lbs Not Applicable

Push/Pull 

• 12 lbs or less Frequently
• 13-25 lbs Occasionally
• 26-40 lbs Occasionally
• 41-100 lbs Occasionally

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision: Near and