Koi, Fine Dining Room Chef

Industry:

Company: Seneca Resorts & Casinos

Koi, Fine Dining Room Chef (req5668)

Job Number:
req5668

Job Title:
Koi, Fine Dining Room Chef

Number of Openings:
1

Job/Employment Type:
FT

Country:
USA

State/Province:
New York

City:
Niagara Falls

Job Category:
Culinary

Career Level:
Management

Level of Education:
Associates (Two Year Degree)

Years of Experience:
4-6 years

Position Description

The Asian Fine Dining Room Chef is responsible for all aspects of the Asian fine dining kitchen. Responsibilities include menu planning, establishing and following proven recipes, flavor profiles and eye appealing presentations; maintaining quality control and portion control and providing a safe and sanitary work environment for all employees. The Room Chef is responsible and accountable for budget preparation, food and labor costs and must be able to maintain payroll and other administrative records as needed. Specific duties involve standardization of food preparation, establishing proper cooking temperatures and quality standards; training of staff in cooking methods, presentation techniques, portion control and retention of nutrients. All functions will be performed within the guidelines of the Seneca Gaming Corporation’s policies and procedures, Internal Control Standards and objectives.

Position Requirements

Eachposition has varying minimum qualifications. In the absence of fullyqualified candidates, some requirements may be waived.

Education/Experience:

1. Must be 18 years of age or older upon employment.
2. Must hold a degree from a postsecondary culinary arts training program.
3. A minimum of five (5) years in a high volume, Asian fine dining kitchen as Head Chef or Room Chef.
4. Excellent interpersonal, customer service, communication, coaching, team building and problem solving skills required.
5. Expertise in Asian cuisine and culture. Preferably speaks/writes/reads Chinese, Japanese and/or other Asian languages.
6. Computer literate in all Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and email as well as automated restaurant systems including inventory requisition.

Language Skills and Reasoning Ability:

1. Must possess excellent communication skills.
2. Ability to write routine correspondence, speak effectively and interact well with employees and guests.
3. Understand and comply with policies and procedures, daily memos, chemical labels and other instructions.
4. Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud. When on the casino floor, the noise levels increase to loud. Must be able to work in an environment where smoking is permitted.

1. Must be able to stand, walk and move freely for extended periods of time.
2. Work involves moderate exposure to high temperatures and/or loud noises.
3. Moderate physical activity is required along with the handling of objects up to fifty (50) pounds.
4. Work environment involves some exposure to physical risk, which requires following basic safety precautions.