Executive Chef

Company Description

Rated #1 Italian Restaurant in Las Vegas with the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award!

About Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino

Nestled in the heart of Las Vegas, the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino stands as a premier destination renowned for its legendary entertainment and luxurious accommodations. Adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center and just a block away from the iconic Las Vegas Strip, our property offers an unmatched experience for guests and team members alike. Boasting spacious rooms and top-notch amenities, including diverse dining options, thrilling gaming experiences, and captivating entertainment venues, Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino sets the standard for excellence in hospitality. The resort also offers a stop along the Monorail for easy access to the rest of the excitement on the Las Vegas Strip. Join our team and be a part of delivering unforgettable experiences to our guests.

About Fresco Italiano

Step into the vibrant world of Fresco Italiano, where culinary delights await at every turn! Indulge your senses in the tantalizing aromas and flavors of our carefully crafted Italian cuisine favorites, each dish a masterpiece of freshness and local flavor. From the first bite to the last, our chefs pour their passion into every creation, ensuring a symphony of taste that will leave you craving more. But it's not just about the food – it's about the experience. As you enter Fresco Italiano, you're enveloped in an atmosphere of warmth and hospitality, greeted by a team of smiling faces who treat you like part of the family. 

Job Description

To ensure objectives are met in the kitchen department, future goals are set. Responsible for defining and enforcing internal & external customer service and product standards. Directly impacts the overall budget with emphasis on food and payroll cost controls. Responsible for daily operations by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Duties

• Assist in outlet menu design and development. Conduct quarterly menu item sales analyses for each outlet.
• Develop and implement training programs to support increased profitability, safety, and security.
• Analyze F&B department monthly P&L statements (food-related areas) and execute corrective action plans as necessary.
• Create customized catering menus for potential clients and participate in sales presentations.
• Administer a proactive departmental labor analysis program.
• Establish and maintain par-level food inventories in all F&B areas within department guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with food product ordering, receiving, and inventory control (all F&B areas) in accordance with company and department procedures.
• Collaborate with outlet managers to ensure proper operation of all Food & Beverage outlets regarding food products and service.
• Increase sales by maintaining kitchen service levels in alignment with defined outlet standards.
• Prepare and adjust kitchen manager/supervisor schedules to ensure management or supervisory presence on each shift, meeting customer service standards.
• Conduct inspections of all food storage and service areas to ensure compliance with government and company safety, security, and sanitation requirements.
• Approve weekly staff schedules for back-of-house restaurant, pizza, and banquet outlets after evaluating staff-to-sales ratios.
• Coordinate formal staff training classes and monthly department meetings.
• Conduct formal performance evaluations for direct-report subordinates.
• Discipline individual staff members in accordance with company guidelines.
• Participate in the company’s monthly Goals & Measurements Program.
• Maintain accurate and current standard operating procedure manuals, including menu item preparation and specifications, safety and security protocols, purchasing, ordering, receiving, stocking, requisitioning, and internal audit policies.
• Ensure contingency plans are in place for back-of-house operations in the event of POS system downtime for all outlets.
• Authorize discounted or complimentary Guest Relation checks within department guidelines.
• Operate outlets within budgeted guidelines.
• Provide excellent service to owners and guests alike.
• Ensure adherence to beverage controls per company and department policies.
• Maintain current menu item recipes and ensure adherence to the same.
• Respond to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional and timely manner.
• Submit accurate cost-related data for department transfer requisitions.
• Analyze profitability of new concepts and venues by costing them out.
• Approve invoices i