Starting Pay Rate: $57,672 - $72,090/Annually, DOE

The Room Chef will manage the operations of the kitchen to support daily outlet operations in the absence of and in assistance with the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, and other Room Chefs. The Room Chef will oversee the preparation of food and inventory levels of the kitchen. The position will be responsible for training Team Members and ensuring that exceptional guest service is provided.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate

Additional Requirements:

• Culinary Arts Degree preferred.
• Three years’ experience as a high volume Sous Chef, Room Chef, or Banquet Chef.
• Knowledge of effective leadership and supervisory techniques.
• Must understand and demonstrate the fundamentals of cooking.
• Proficient with the use of kitchen tools and equipment, knife skills and measurements.
• Ability to follow and/or convert recipes.
• Knowledge of kitchen lingo, etiquette, culture and culinary terms.
• Must be able to plan and supervise the daily operations of the kitchen.
• Able to follow instructions, written and verbal, and perform the job with professionalism.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and deploy available resources effectively.
• Ability to produce a quality product on a consistent basis.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated patience and tact.
• Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office, email and Internet.
• Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills.
• Must be flexible and be able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Must obtain food handler card within 30 days of employment.
• Must apply for, receive, and maintain a Gaming License from the Tribal Gaming Agency.

About Us:

Chumash Enterprises is one of the premier employers in Santa Barbara County. We excel in providing a “Welcome to Freedom” atmosphere to our Chumash Casino Resort guests, while also offering a high level of care and customer service at our various Chumash-owned properties. For our Team Members, we are a unique employer with a “Free to Be Me” mentality. That means our Team Members have the ability to bring their most unique and individual selves to the workplace. It means they have the freedom to find their own path to success. With more than 1,800 Team Members, we offer a stable, rewarding, and energetic work environment with competitive pay, benefits, exciting growth opportunities, tuition reimbursement and more!
As our organization grows, new and exciting opportunities continue to develop at all of our properties, including Chumash Casino Resort, Chumash Employee Resource Center, Chumash Gas Station, Santa Ynez Tribal Health Clinic, Tribal Operations, Hotel Corque and The Hadsten.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Consistent with federal law, Native American hiring preference applies.