Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Executive Chef - Bossier City Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 2 weeks ago(9/23/2024 12:00 AM) Requisition ID 2024-8845 # of Openings 1 Job Locations US-LA-Bossier City Department Food and Beverage Administration Overview

Why We Need Your Talents:

With our rapid projected expansion, the Live! Casino & Hotel Brand is searching for the right talent to grow with the organization and help drive our future success.

 

The Executive Chef is responsible for managing the activities and processes, procedures and training of chefs, cooks, and other kitchen workers engaged in preparing and cooking food and ensuring a quality, efficient and effective food service and product. The Executive Chef will be the focal point for enhancing the gaming and entertainment experience of dining guests with quality food offerings while maintaining operational culinary excellence.

Responsibilities

Where You'll Make an Impact:

Supervise the daily production of food for all the F&B venues; control food and labor costs, ensure preparation, plating and presentation standards are maintained, the appropriate quantity of food is prepared and safety standards and regulations are followed to provide top quality food.Supervise culinary employees; interview, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, resolve problems, provide open communication, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, recommend discipline, as appropriate.Monitor and control the maintenance/sanitation of the kitchen and equipment to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations.Assist in the creation and planning of menus and implement changes to continue to attract business.Other duties as assigned.

 

Skills to Help You Succeed:

Thorough knowledge and experience in multi venue high volume locations, familiarity with a variety of classical, regional and ethnic cuisine. Expert level understanding in food preparation technique across a broad spectrum of menu items and production methodsRequires knowledge of policies and procedures and the ability to determine course of action based on these guidelines. Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.  Participate in task forces and committees as required.Ability to hear and speak clearly.Knowledge of Alcohol Beverage Control regulation, Health Department and applicable OSHA requirements. Ability to perform assigned job duties in an interruptive environment under frequent time pressures.Ability to supervise a team of up to 50 Team Members.Ability to organize and be creative. Qualifications

Must-Haves:

Education:  A high school diploma or GED equivalent., Formal culinary training and or equivalent experience is preferred. Ten years of previous experience in high volume quality casino and/or resort or hotel operations. Managing $15-20M+ in annual F&B revenues is preferred.  You will be exposed to an alcohol and smoking environment and must be able to work in such an environment. Must have the ability to secure and maintain licensure as required by Louisiana Gaming Control Board or any other applicable regulatory entity as may be required to perform assigned duties, or as required by Live’s operating standards.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand for long periods of time without sitting or leaning. Ability to handle multi-tasking heavy work-exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 50 pounds of force occasionally or to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.Ability to walk continually throughout a scheduled shift. Ability to bend, stoop and reach oven, hotel pans, trays, weighing up to 50 pounds.