Assistant Executive Chef

Overview

Job Title: Assistant Executive Chef

Starting Salary:$95,000 

Status: Full Time

Shift: Varies

Other Compensation: This position is bonus eligible after completion of one full calendar year which is determined by the Company in its sole discretion and based on certain Company and personal performance objectives.

 

 

 

Luxury matched only by the sublime beauty of the Colorado Rockies awaits you in our all new ULTIMATE resort. Experience everything that surrounds our beautiful location in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, including world-class skiing, fishing and horseback riding.

 

Epicurean adventures await at the all new restaurants inside Monarch Casino Resort Spa. The chef-driven menu at Monarch Chophouse features the finest steaks, seafood, and craft cocktails in four-star luxury. Indulge any time of the day at Twenty-Four 7 serving American and Asian fare. Light up your senses with exquisite flavors and cuisine from all corners of the globe at The Buffet. All new Bistro restaurant. Unwind from a long day in one of our multiple bars and lounges, with live music at our Cabaret bar every Monday and Tuesday. 

 

There are many great advantages to work in our restaurants:

• Free Hot Meal per shift
• Non-smoking environment
• Subsidized transportation
• Working in and around the various restaurants and the casino floor
• Work with Elevated ingredients
• Advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

• Implement exemplary Guest service standards throughout the department.
• Assist the Executive Chef.
• Monitor Team Members ensure that they provide excellent guest service.
• Coach, counsel and train Team Member whenever necessary.
• Monitor the operation of all food outlets to ensure compliance with all standards.
• Maintain the appearance, presentation, cleanliness and overall service of the facilities, rooms, entrances, kitchens.
• Implement all Policies and Procedures and Company standards to ensure that quality of service is maintained to the highest level.
• Inform Engineering of any issues and concerns that need to be taken care of to ensure the safety of our Team Members.
• Monitor and review schedules to ensure that there is proper coverage for holidays, events and day to day business levels.
• Address any guest issues or concerns regarding the food and beverage department and the resort facilities.
• Know all food products, preparation styles, and recipes being utilized on property.
• Ensure that preparation and work station cleanliness standards are being met and exceeded.
• Assist in designing, creating and implementing all menus changes, additions or modifications for all outlets.
• Accurately calculate food and plate costs and percentages, as required.
• Conduct inspections for restaurant outlets to ensure that Departmental Sanitation and Health Department policies and procedures are being implemented and followed.
• Lead the back of the house team to identify, evaluate, and develop strategies to enhance revenue, increase profitability, increase guest satisfaction with the department’s services and facilities.
• Direct, manage, evaluate and monitor the performance of the culinary team.
• Assist in operating the Food & Beverage departments in accordance to the department and company policies and procedures.
• Oversee the leadership, evaluation, scheduling and coaching of the performance of the assigned personnel, leadership team and support members.
• Review and approve any evaluations for the back-of-the-house Team Members.
• Provide input on purchasing decisions for all products.
• Assist the Director of Food & Beverage in establishing budget goals and objectives, monitoring financial aspects of the Department and developing effective cost controls for the entire department.
• Ensure that the physical property and equipment are protected, maintained, and utilized efficiently and effectively.
• Assist in implementing operating strategies within the Food & Beverage department.
• Perform all other duties as assigned, delegated or directed.

Qualifications

• Regular moderate physical effort is required
• Must be able to lift more than fifty (50) pounds.
• Excessive walking and standing are required for approximately 80% of the assigned shift.
• Must be able to stand and talk for periods more than 4 hours at a time.
• Must be able to frequently walk, sit, and perform functions with each hand and arm.
• Bending, kneeling, stooping, pushing and pulling maybe required throu