· Administers all aspects of food preparation at outlet ensuring 100% internal/external guest satisfaction.

· Serves as a leader for employees while fostering teamwork, employee morale, motivation and open communication.

· Leads the department by creating a positive, supportive environment where talents, skills and trade practices are exchanged and operational support is provided for all Food and Beverage employees.

· Coaches and develops employees using a consistent approachable demeanor and clearly articulating expectations.

· Strives to improve and streamline departmental operations through the continuous assessment of policies and procedures, work processes and program effectiveness/value.

· Plans all daily and special event menus as directed.

· Executes and audits supplies and inventory items insuring cost controls.

· Ensures that the minimum level of labor is used to perform the required level of service without impacting service standards.

· Completes the required daily financial tools and reports.

· Ensures that all service equipment is operational and handled safely, reporting mechanical issues to appropriate team members.

· Communicates variances from established standards to Food Operations Manager.

· Helps set performance expectations and provides operational support for the supervisory team and employees.

· Enforces all appearance and uniform guidelines.

· Recommends changes on all standard menus and consistently strives through menu planning to improve food costs, volume, quality, attractiveness and efficient preparation of all food related items.

· Conducts periodic inspections of all assigned areas including line, preparation, pantry, clean-up and storage to and administers safety policies and procedures pertaining to the procedures.

· Recommends changes including hiring, promotion, demotion and release of personnel.

· Recommends wage and salary adjustments for personnel within established limits.

· Adheres to regulatory, departmental and company policies in an ethical manner.

· All other tasks as assigned by Food Operations Manager and Food & Beverage Director

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree preferred.
* Minimum of 2 years experience in a large volume food establishment including banquets, buffets and specialty outlets preferred.
* Culinary expertise in multiple specialties is preferred.
* Must possess exemplary customer service, written/verbal communication, interpersonal and managerial skills.
* Knowledge of all phases of food administration, cost controls and administration is preferred.

· Computer skills (Micros, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) required.

· Must pass SuperLap

Job Demands:

· Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and employees

· Ability to communicate one-on-one and to groups to explain policies and procedures to persuade others to accept or adopt a specific opinion or action

· Ability to effectively present information and/or a convincing argument to managers and executives

· Must be able to respond calmly and make rational decisions when handling customer needs and concerns

· Must have physical ability to walk 5+ miles during a work day

· Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Ability to push, pull, bend, twist, stoop, crouch, kneel, and balance when maneuvering in the work area

· Ability to stand and walk for entire shift

· Must be able to listen and respond to visual aural cues

· Must be able to tolerate areas containing varying noise, temperature levels, illuminations, vibrations, and crowds

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