Under the direction of the Executive Sous Chef, while working closely with the Executive Chef, the Chef de Cuisine supervises culinary management staff and hourly staff in daily overall kitchen operations for their assigned venue(s). The Chef de Cuisine is directly responsible for all scheduling, supervising, coordinating, and training of culinary staff for their designated kitchen(s). They develop all menus and recipes for their venue, and oversee planning, preparing and cooking of foods for menus for all occasions including special functions and holidays. In partnership with the Executive Chef and venue Manger, they establish menu forecasts based on customer counts, business forecasts, historic business levels, and holidays.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.   Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning reviewing and directing work; evaluating and appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.  Makes hiring decisions and designs individual development plans with succession planning in mind for all key roles. 

Education/Experience/Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Culinary, Food Service, Hospitality, Business Management or related field required. 
• Vocational/Culinary/Business degree from an accredited institute preferred. 
• Minimum four (4) years’ experience working in high-volume production, catering, multi-unit aspects and larger staff management in a related industry required.  
• Minimum three (3) years management experience  in high volume production, catering and multi-unit aspects as well as larger staff management in a related industry required.  
• Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above. 
• Ability to handle high volume a la carte kitchen cooking, or high-volume catering/banquet production and expediting of food during peak periods of business in all stated areas. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) is required. 
• Possess advanced skill level in hands–on training of staff. 

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

• At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.
• Must obtain and maintain a ServSafe certification within 90 days of employment.

San Manuel will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with applicable law. 

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