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Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status.   To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits Job Description: POSITION SUMMARY: The incumbent in this position is responsible for overseeing food preparation on all shifts for an assigned food outlet to ensure quality food and guest satisfaction. Coordinates with front-of-the-house staff to ensure effective coordination of service in order to achieve Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana food service goals. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (These functions are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all inclusive for this position) • Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana their choice for gaming entertainment; responsible for actively building and retaining guest relations and acts as a mentor to team members in order to provide superior guest service. • Hires, trains, motivates, evaluates and supervises staff to ensure that team members receive adequate guidance and resources to accomplish established objectives. • Establishes and maintains training and development procedures to ensure superior guest service standards are achieved. • Maintains department objectives, standards, guidelines and budget to ensure proper management of department. • Monitors food purchasing, staffing, food preparation and food inventory in order to control food and labor cost and waste, ensuring adherence to the budget. • Monitors and evaluates food preparation by observing cooking techniques and tasting results to ensure food quality and consistency according to standards. • Assists in developing menu changes to ensure variety and food quality. • Monitors and advises on storage of food items to ensure quality of food and compliance with health requirements. • Operates, maintains and oversees operation of all kitchen equipment, including, but not limited to slicers, grinders, patty machines on a daily basis. • Attend and participate in meetings, completing follow-up as assigned. • Perform work regularly and predictably. • Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing work and public spaces. • Other duties as assigned. NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Attend seminars when needed. EDUCATION AND /OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: (Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year for year basis) This knowledge and these abilities are typically acquired through a minimum of 8 years progressive food preparation experience, or through the completion of a culinary arts degree or accredited apprenticeship and 4 years of progressive food preparation experience with at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: (Licenses, Certifications, Testing, etc): • Must obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Indiana Gaming Commission. • Must successfully pass background check. • Must successfully pass drug screening. • Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. • Must be able to work holidays and weekends, as well as flexible shifts. KNOWLEDGE OF: • Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations. • Standard safety and sanitation practices for food and beverage service. • Food, food product, food preparation, etc. • Standard safety and sanitation practices for food and beverage service. • How to prepare stocks, soups, mother sauces, all varieties of meat including veal, pork, beef, lamb, poultry, game and seafood. • Complete understanding of kitchen operations. • Demonstrated organizational skills, budgeting experience and full understanding of financials. ABILITY TO: • Present an image of excitement, enthusiasm, and outgoing personality, while being able to project a professional appearance. • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. • B e flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed. • Deliver programs which create a service level of excellence for internal and external guests. • Communicate effectively with all levels of team members and outside contacts. • Act professionally with a constantly changing internal and external environment. • Monitor and control cash flow and security of assets. • Link scheduling to customer flow. • Observe and direct actions of subordinates monitor all activity within the dining room and to inspect and maintain areas for which responsible. • Use all tools associated with the position including but not limited to knives, slicers and choppers. • Review and comprehend recipes and other necessary documentation. • Inspect quality of all food items.