CHEF DE CUISINE - Boyd Gaming

What would I be doing?:

Located just east of downtown Kansas City, Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City is a Midwestern entertainment hub that offers something for everyone.  Ameristar has one of the largest casino floors in Missouri, amazing dining venues, a luxury hotel, and more. Ameristar also offers convenient parking in a five-level, 2,660 space parking structure with an enclosed, climate-controlled walkway to the casino and entertainment center. Ameristar is seeking a Chef de Cuisine.  The successful candidate will coordinate and facilitate all food preparation, presentation, and service procedures as directed by the Executive Chef. Monitor quality and quantity of prepared food. Ensure proper rotation and utilization of stored food to prevent waste. Monitor employee performance, provide instruction as needed, and monitor staffing levels.

Responsibilities:

• Personally and alongside kitchen staff, facilitate all food preparation, 
  presentation, and service procedures as directed by Executive Chef.
• Monitor quantity of prepared food and ensure that quality and quantity 
  standards are consistently satisfied.
• Ensure proper rotation and utilization of stored food to prevent waste.
• Oversees food preparation to ensure proper consistency, flavor, 
  presentation, and portion control.
• Monitors staffing levels, early out requests, and overtime.
• Monitors and ensures kitchen and storage areas are clean, sanitary, 
  and meet health and safety standard.
• Delegate work assignments to cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Monitor employee performance, instructs employees in the proper 
  performance of job duties, and administer disciplinary action.
• Requisition stock according to business needs/pars.
• Ensure that the kitchen, storage areas, and other related areas are kept 
  clean and free of safety hazards.

What are we looking for?:

• One (1) year of experience in the same or similar position preferred.
• Must be able to stand and walk for majority of shift.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and maneuver up to 40 pounds.
• Other physical demands include but are not limited to grasping, reaching, 
  bending, lifting, and kneeling.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain any necessary licenses and/or 
  certifications.

What would it be like to work at this property?:

At Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City, when we say "More Fun", we mean it literally. In addition to our large casino floor, we proudly feature a wide variety of restaurants, an arcade and an award-winning hotel. Ameristar is one of the biggest -- and most impressive -- casinos in the country.                                           

Ameristar Casino Kansas City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

If  you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, please contact us through the application site and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation. 

 

Ameristar Kansas City

3200 North Ameristar Drive

Kansas City, MO 64161

 

What would it be like to be a Boyd Gaming Team Member?:

Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry.

Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities.

Corporate Mission
We, as members of Boyd Gaming Corporation, operate with only the highest degree of integrity, and rely on the competence and friendliness of each person in our organization to provide entertainment and service to satisfy our customers' wants.

Through teamwork, we strive to maximize shareholder value, to be among the leading companies in our industry and to provide opportunities for all while we support and enhance our communities.

Company Vision
Boyd Gaming is one of the nation’s leading casino entertainment companies. But we’re so much more – a Fortune 1000 company that retains the philosophy of a family-owned business, focused on creating long-term, sustainable growth for our shareholders. This philosophy defines and separates us from the competition, making us unique in our industry.

From our earliest beginnings in the 1970s, we made a commitment to our shareholders and our team members to create an operating style built around family. In a highly competitive industry, our Boyd Style of hospitality has come to define us in a most unique way.

Forging ahead in the coming years, we will remain focused on our three main goals: improving our operating performance, continuing to execute on our current growth strategy, and demonstrating our branding initiatives.

We remain confident in the strength of our Company to successfully meet whatever challenges lie ahead.