Sous Chef - Timberline Grill
- Full Time
About the role
WE’RE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US.
We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.
Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.
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WE LOVE OUR WORK.
Position is open until filled
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa offers Team Members:
Now hiring candidates 18 or older for all positions, including gaming licensed positions (Must be 21 or older for Beverage Server, Barback, Bartender)
- Health Benefits Insurance package effective Day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short-Term Disability for FT team members
- Discounted Casino bus tickets
- Discounted RTD EcoPass
- Hot meal served by the Leadership Team once a month
- 20% discount for Starbucks, Ara Spa, and all food outlets
- 100% Colorado Gaming License reimbursement after 90 days of employment
- Hotel discounts available at all 43 PENN properties, plus discounts on goods and services
- Education reimbursement program and Annual Scholarship Program
- Career development opportunities
Responsibilities include:
- Responsible for providing guidance and daily supervision to staff in the department. Supports and administers operational goals and monitors achievements of performance and profit objectives.
- Leads the kitchen during service in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine, running expo and holding station standards through close.
- Adheres to scheduling and coordinates with manager regarding any concerns, with attention to guest satisfaction.
- Produces menu items as listed for Timberline Grill; follows all prep lists and ensures the kitchen is stocked and ready for service.
- Maintains working mastery of the steakhouse program: steak cuts and temperatures, grill and broiler execution, the dry-aged program, and Wagyu offerings.
- Executes and trains team members on tableside presentations (including bourbon flambé carving and tableside composed presentations) to the established standard.
- Upholds recipe and spec standardization, including the house-extruded pasta program, and ensures allergen information for every menu item is accurate and followed at the station level.
- Models and enforces food safety and sanitation standards: temperature monitoring and logs, cooling documentation and labeling, and immediate corrective action when standards slip.
- Places and verifies vendor orders against pars and delivery schedules, using the company’s ordering system (Coupa), so the kitchen is never short product for service.
- Supports special events including wine dinners, prix fixe services, and banquet functions featuring Timberline menu items.
- Responsible for supporting compliance to departmental budgets.
- Assists with maintaining cost control methods and procedures by monitoring consistent pars and inventory.
- Trains and coaches culinary team members; documents coaching conversations with team member acknowledgement.
- Completes assigned field audits (myField) under their own login and ensures assigned team audits are completed accurately.
- Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs. Ensures customer service standards are followed by all team members and addresses issues as they arise.
- Assists Chef de Cuisine with administrative duties, such as tracking/maintaining attendance records.
- Assists with maintaining established quality assurance procedures to ensure acceptable health department and customer service standards.
- Responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance within area of authority and reporting potential issues to management.
- Maintains strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.
BRING US YOUR BEST.
- Associate degree (A.A.) in culinary or related field, and minimum two (2) years of culinary experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum one (1) year of previous supervisory experience required.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be fluent and literate in English.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook) and able to work in ordering and inventory systems (Coupa).
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Must have the ability to interact with guests, staff, and colleagues and resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
- Ability to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as business needs dictate.
- Fine dining or steakhouse experience preferred.
- Must hold a current food manager certification (ServSafe or state equivalent), or obtain it within 30 days of start date.
STAY IN THE GAME. FOLLOW US.
We’ve grown to become the leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences thanks to our 43 destinations across North America, online sports betting and iCasino via theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino®.
Being an industry leader means more than being a purveyor of fun. We are also committed to values like diversity and sustainability — for our community, our team members, our vendors, and our planet.
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