EXECUTIVE CHEF - Seminole Gaming

COMPANY PROFILE

In addition to its two Seminole Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos, the Seminole Tribe owns and operates the five Seminole Casinos; in Coconut Creek and Hollywood, on the Southeast coast in Immokalee near Naples, on the Brighton Reservation north of Lake Okeechobee, and on the Big Cypress Reservation south of Lake Okeechobee.

The Seminole Tribe has long been recognized for innovation in its gaming and other businesses. It opened the first high-stakes bingo hall and casino in the United States in 1979. That facility was the forerunner of the Indian Gaming movement throughout North America.

Analysts believe today’s Seminole Tribe operates one of the most profitable gaming enterprises in the world. In March 2007, the Seminole Tribe of Florida acquired Hard Rock International, the first transaction of its kind by an Indian tribe. Hard Rock International is one of the most globally recognized music, entertainment, leisure and dining brands. It includes the world’s largest collection of authentic music memorabilia. The deal also includes licensing or franchise agreements for additional restaurants, hotels and Hard Rock Live performance venues.

PROPERTY PROFILE

Whether you want to make your debut or go back on tour after a long hiatus, starting a career at Seminole Casino Brighton can feel more like play than work. Our staff spends their time making sure that every single one of our guests gets the rock star treatment, but the Seminole Hard Rock family also rolls out the red carpet for our employees with competitive benefits and a great work environment. If you're ready to join a stellar team full of tastemakers and trendsetters who stand out from the average resort crew, apply today.

Seminole Casino Brighton is a 27,000-square-foot casino with 400 + slot and gaming machines, Table Games, and high-stake bingo seats, with full-service restaurant and lounge. Its warm and friendly staff, ultra-modern air-conditioning system, clean atmosphere, and rewarding casino promotions are a welcome alternative to big city gaming.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SERVICE

We don’t have customers, we have Guests. Each visitor is our Guest, just as you have a Guest in your home. You take a certain level of pride when you have an invited Guest in your home. You should take the same pride with every Guest who visits one of our properties. Unparalleled Service isn’t just a part of our mission statement at Seminole Gaming; it’s a commitment to each and every one of our current and future Guests.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Food & Beverage, the incumbent is responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations including menu concepts, production, management and direction of culinary staff, health and sanitation standards, product specification and all costings.    

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Exhibit conduct in accordance with all Gaming Commission Regulations and Seminole Tribe of Florida departmental policies and procedures.
• Oversee Back of the House operations.
• Communicate with members of management and line team members daily regarding job requirements, expectations and outstanding issues.
• Communicate with management, other departments, and designated personnel to understand and address their needs.
• Institute cost control procedures and standards of performance.
• Counsel, guide, train and instruct assigned personnel in the proper performance of their duties, including kitchen personnel.
• Work with manual and automated systems and develop or implement procedures, formats, budgets, testing, training and documentation.
• Develop and implement operating standards, as necessary.
• Provide project leadership and project management, as necessary.
• Ensure all Back of House areas are in compliance with all applicable local, state and Federal laws and guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment within all areas of responsibility.
• Develop department members’ knowledge and skills through education, training, coaching, corrective counseling, etc.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels to best manage labor costs while maintaining outstanding guest service.
• Conduct personal behavior and select, train, coach, counsel, appraise and retain direct reports who consistently perform actions and behaviors that reinforce the Company’s Mission and Values of Communication, Integrity, Fun, Respect, Accountability, Passion and Dedication.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring responsible gaming and responsible alcohol service by discreetly notifying appropriate management of concerns and observations.
• Demonstrate commitment to assisting in the development of Seminole Tribe members participating in the Tribal Career Development program and, when a Seminole Tribe member’s assignment falls within your direct area of responsibility, act as a personal mentor/career advisor to the Tribe Member and submit progress reports and information to the Director of Tribal Development.
• Ensure prompt and discreet notification to appropriate management and/or the Ethics Hotline of any observation of illegal acts or internal ethics violations.
• Stay abreast of the current trends and practices within area of responsibility and communicates pertinent information to management, peers, direct reports and team members as appropriate.
• Promote positive guest and team member relations. Resolves guest complaints, as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or certification from a culinary institute.
• Must have at least 10 years of experience in a senior level position with strong knowledge of food principles and theories, specifically in a hotel/casino environment
• Extensive experience overseeing the operations of multiple outlets.
• Strong background in monitoring of food and labor cost, menu development and costing, along with ordering and inventory procedures and health and sanitation laws and guidelines.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. 
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, project management, planning, organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Extensive skill, knowledge and experience in all aspects of the kitchen operation.
• Ability to create written and financial reports.
• Ability to effectively manage a widely diverse employee pool and to lead and mentor a team.
• Ability to deliver a service level which creates an atmosphere that makes our guests want to return, giving each guest a positive, memorable entertainment experience.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must be able to respond calmly and make rational decisions when handling guest and employee conflicts.
• Ability to work weekends, varied shifts and holidays.
• Commitment to routinely go above and beyond in the accomplishment of position responsibilities in an effort to play a role in the achievement of organizational goals.
• Must present an image of excitement, enthusiasm, and outgoing personality, while being able to project a professional appearance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• May be exposed to casino related environmental factors including, but not limited to, secondhand smoke and excessive noise.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and taste or smell.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The Casino environment is hectic, fast-paced and often crowded and noisy. May be exposed to casino related environmental factors including, but not limited to, secondhand smoke, excessive noise and constant exposure to general public.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with guests in English, specific to position duties and responsibilities.

CLOSING

The Tribal Council gives preference in all of its employment practices to Native Americans. First preference in hiring, training, promoting and in all other aspects of employment is given to members of the Seminole Tribe who meet the job requirements. Second preference is given to members of other federally recognized Native American Tribes who meet the job requirements.

As part of Seminole Gaming’s employment process, final candidates will be required to obtain gaming licensure by completing a background check with Seminole Gaming Compliance and Regulations, prior to an offer being extended. These background checks may include, but are not limited to:

Credit Check

Criminal Background Check

Drug Screen    

Disclaimer
While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).