Assistant Executive Chef

Position Summary: To oversee all kitchen staff and all food prepared from each kitchen insuring efficiency and quality.


Essential Functions:

1.Carry out Food & Beverage Policies & Procedures.

2.Interview and hire quality kitchen employees.

3.Evaluate job performance and administer annual reviews of all chefs.

4.Administer corrective counseling actions regarding all kitchen employee’s job performance

5.Oversee all new hire training.

6.Control all food specifications: taste, appearance, presentation, portion control and quality.

7.Ensure quality products, making sure all specifications are met.

8.Maintain proper communication between all chefs and assistants.

9.Utilize computers for ordering, memos, etc.

10.Do scheduling for culinary department chefs.

11.Maintain budgeted food cost and labor cost.

12.Assist with the development of all menus and create new food items.

13.Give direction and develop all kitchen supervisors.

14.Maintain professional conduct and follow the policies and procedures of Ameristar Casino St. Charles.Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:

1.Five to seven (5-7) years varied culinary experience including buffet or institutional cooking.

2.Three (3) years management experience.

3.Extensive knowledge in the preparation and productions of all foods, i.e., soups, salads, sauces, sauté, broiler, entrée items and butchering.

4.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

5.Proven leadership abilities.


Important Notice:

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that a Team Member in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.