Chef de Cuisine

POSITION SUMMARY: The Chef de Cuisine duties include supervising and coordinating every aspect of food production and ensuring a high and consistent level of culinary quality and service for the front and back of the house, while meeting company standards, menu specifications, financial goals, and production schedules. He/she is also responsible for overseeing kitchen operations and providing as needed, hands on assistance for preparation and/or execution of food to ensure constant culinary guest satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversees daily operations of restaurant and ensure culinary readiness for each outlet
• Approve staff schedule according to budget and business forecast/needs. Monitor daily culinary operation efficiency.
• Monitor and control food production. Assess and improve ways to efficiently produce food for outlets to meet suitable business needs and financial goals.
• Provide administrative assistance to the Executive Chef and/or the Executive Sous Chef as needed
• Develop additions and adjustments to menu
• Ensure proper staff culinary knowledge and assess training needs to enhance culinary production and execution
• Responsible for product availability for restaurant items
• Direct proper sanitation of kitchen facilities and equipment
• Ensure that all kitchen equipment is in good working order
• Direct proper maintenance of kitchen coolers and freezers (food product rotation, sanitation, labeling, storing, etc.)
• Ensure safe working environment and proper technique in the kitchen
• Model and promote good working relationship with all staff members & other departments
• Ensure that servers and kitchen staff communicate about menu changes
• Discuss and resolve operational challenges between front and back of house
• Understand and effectively communicate expectations to direct reports, ensure expectations are met while adhering to proper guidelines. Hold direct reports accountable to expected results.
• Monitor and promote the importance of resort asset protection
• Facilitate monthly departmental meetings and follow through on unresolved topics
• Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Degree Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Certificate(s) or License(s): ServSafe Food Handler Manager Certification
• Years of experience: 5
• Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role with experience in coordination and managing staff

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Culinary experience 5 years or more of relevant professional cooking experience in hotel and/or Conference facilities, including management experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to perform as a strong team player

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Regularly: Computer work, walking, standing

Seldom / Never: Sitting

Occasionally: Lifting up to 50 lbs.

Additional Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, lift and carry heavy objects.

INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT:

• Develops objectives and general policies and procedures for a specific program or functional area of responsibility within general scope of established operational goals and plans. Day-to-day work and decisions do not require direction or review by immediate supervisor. End results are reviewed by supervisor.

Full Time Benefits Summary:
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliance@basspro.com.