What would I be doing?
The Sous Chef will provide direct and general supervision to culinary team in assigned outlet on assigned shift to ensure quality food preparation and guest satisfaction while supporting Belterra Park’s vision, mission and values.
Responsibilities
(The following statements are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all inclusive for specific positions.)
The Sous Chef will deliver internal and external guest service. Always exhibit a friendly and approachable demeanor. Be polite and courteous when speaking with guests and team members. Look for and act upon opportunities to assist guests and team members. Be sincere and genuine during all interactions. Be prepared with the knowledge and skill required to be responsive to guests and team member’s needs and questions.
Staff, schedule, evaluate, train, develop and monitor team members.
The Sous Chef will recommend wage increases, promotions, demotions, discipline and other employment actions for team members.
Understand department objectives, standards, guidelines and budget to achieve effective supervision of department; adjust daily schedule according to business levels.
The Sous Chef will oversee all cooking operations, including methods of preparation, portion control, monitoring timeliness of food delivery and garnishing; ensuring a high quality preparation and attractive presentation of all food to meet corporate standards and policies.
Observe and monitor staff adherence to health department regulations regarding food handling, storage, temperature, and cleanliness of work environment.
The Sous Chef will assist Room Chef in developing and implementing department management plans including budgets, labor schedules and systems of accountability.
Assist Room Chef in developing and implementing policies, procedures and rules including operations manuals, to promote compliance with company and regulatory guidelines.
The Sous Chef will ensure proper communication between front of house and back of house operations while taking ownership of all responsible areas.
Meet daily deadlines of opening, creating, and posting table-talks for specials and produces sample dishes for pre-shifts in a timely manner and reviews nightly special postings, prep level reports, and critical inventory comparisons.
The Sous Chef will ensure periodic quality checks for all products, i.e., temperature checks are conducted.
Monitor food purchasing, staffing, food preparation and food inventory in order to control food and labor cost and waste, ensuring adherence to the budget.
The Sous Chef will monitor and evaluate food preparation by observing cooking techniques and tasting results to ensure food quality and consistency according to standards.
Assist in developing menu changes to ensure variety and food quality.
The Sous Chef will monitor and advise on storage of food items to ensure quality of food and compliance with health requirements.
Coordinate with front-of-the-house staff to ensure effective expedition of food orders and service. Monitor work areas to ensure cleanliness standards are achieved and customer requests are addressed and resolved.
The Sous Chef will help write and cost recipes while developing a collection of recipes in a recipe book.
Oversee and ensure all stations are properly stocked and set up.
The Sous Chef will initiate periodic kitchen walkthroughs to ensure quality of food meets corporate specifications and cleanliness standards.
Oversee and ensure all kitchen equipment and working conditions are well maintained.
The Sous Chef will perform other duties as assigned by management.
What are we looking for?
Knowledge of and ability to prepare stocks, soups, mother sauces, all varieties of meat including veal, pork, beef, lamb, poultry, game and seafood
Demonstrated understanding of kitchen operations
Prior supervisory experience.
These skills and abilities are typically acquired through the completion of a culinary arts degree or accredited apprenticeship and four (4) years of progressive food preparation experience with at least one (1) year in a supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
What would it be like to work at this property?
The truly unique entertainment complex, Belterra Park Gaming , features an expansive facility on 122 acres just minutes east of downtown Cincinnati. The facility features six food & beverage outlets, 1,500 Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs), and maintains the only turf track in Ohio. Best of all, guests can expect the same high level of service at Belterra Park as they receive at Belterra Casino Resort.
Belterra Park Gaming is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, please contact us through the application site and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation.
Belterra Park Gaming
6301 Kellogg Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45230
What would it be like to be a Boyd Gaming Team Member?
Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry.
Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities.
Corporate Mission
We, as members of Boyd Gaming Corporation, operate with only the highest degree of integrity, and rely on the competence and friendliness of each person in our organization to provide entertainment and service to satisfy our customers' wants.
Through teamwork, we strive to maximize shareholder value, to be among the leading companies in our industry and to provide opportunities for all while we support and enhance our communities.
Company Vision
Boyd Gaming is one of the nation’s leading casino entertainment companies. But we’re so much more – a Fortune 1000 company that retains the philosophy of a family-owned business, focused on creating long-term, sustainable growth for our shareholders. This philosophy defines and separates us from the competition, making us unique in our industry.
From our earliest beginnings in the 1970s, we made a commitment to our shareholders and our team members to create an operating style built around family. In a highly competitive industry, our Boyd Style of hospitality has come to define us in a most unique way.
Forging ahead in the coming years, we will remain focused on our three main goals: improving our operating performance, continuing to execute on our current growth strategy, and demonstrating our branding initiatives.
We remain confident in the strength of our Company to successfully meet whatever challenges lie ahead.
Requisition ID 2024-48399
Property BELTERRA PARK
Category Food & Beverage
Position Type Full-Time