Chef De Cuisine Kc Chop House

Located just east of downtown Kansas City, Ameristar Casino and Hotel Kansas City is a Midwestern entertainment hub that offers something for everyone.  Ameristar Kansas City 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 looking for a Chef de Cuisine to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will directly supervise cooks and lead cooks in one of our fantastic restaurants. Responsibilities also include interviewing, hiring, and training culinary team members.  

Looking for some work/life harmony?  KC CHOP 18 hours per week and requires 40 to 45 hours per week commitment (outside of holidays).  

(These functions are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all inclusive for this position)

• Always exhibit a friendly and approachable demeanor. Be polite and courteous when speaking with guests and team members. Look for and act upon opportunities to assist guests and team members. Be sincere and genuine during all interactions. Be prepared with the knowledge and skill required to be responsive to guests and team member’s needs and questions.
• Staff, schedule, evaluate, train, develop and monitor culinary team. Recommend wage increases, promotions, demotions, discipline and other employment actions for team members.
• Understand department objectives, standards, guidelines and budget to achieve effective supervision of department; adjust daily schedule according to business levels. 
• Oversee all cooking operations, including methods of preparation, portion control, monitoring timeliness of food delivery and garnishing; ensuring a high quality preparation and attractive presentation of all food to meet corporate standards and policies.
• Observe and monitor staff adherence to health department regulations regarding food handling, storage, temperature, and cleanliness of work environment.
• Assist Executive Chef in developing and implementing department management plans including budgets, labor schedules and systems of accountability.
• Assist Executive Chef in developing and implementing policies, procedures and rules including operations manuals, to promote compliance with company and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure proper communication between front of house and back of house operations while taking ownership of all responsible areas.
• Meet daily deadlines of opening, creating, and posting table-talks for specials and produces sample dishes for pre-shifts in a timely manner and reviews nightly special postings, prep level reports, and critical inventory comparisons.
• Ensure periodic quality checks for all products, i.e., temperature checks are conducted.
• Oversee the monitoring of weekly sales and adjusts prep production levels as well as ensuring all food products are ordered to par levels and can make adjustments according to business volumes.
• Open and close work area at scheduled times, ensuring full preparation for operation/function; ensure cleanliness and security of company assets.
• Work with Outlet Manager and kitchen staff to ensure proper food preparation and timing.
• Ensure daily line checks are performed.
• Oversee and ensure all stations are properly stocked and set up.
• Initiate  periodic  kitchen  walkthroughs  to  ensure  quality  of  food  meets  corporate  specifications  and cleanliness standards.
• Oversee and ensure all kitchen equipment and working conditions are well maintained.
• Maintain food and labor costs at the budgetary guidelines while possessing an understanding of costing formulas and yield percentages.
• Ensure accurate inventories and menu item price verification is conducted.
• Participate in long range planning including new menus, equipment, budget planning and renovations.
• Research and explain back of the house line item variances for Report of Operations.
• Write and cost recipes while developing a collection of recipes in a recipe book.
• Perform all duties including purchasing and menu changes, in adherence to all corporate specifications and company standards and policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

(Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year for year basis)

• Excellent food technique and cultural
• Ability to adapt to market conditions and desires with a flexible and creative approach to menu design
• Advanced butchery knowledge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and problem solving ability
• Excellent organizational skills
• Computer literacy to include Excel Spreadsheet and Word experience
• Ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines
• Ability to calculate, analyze and troubleshoot P&L
• Ability to demonstrate expertise in performing all positions within the kitchen
• Demonstrated supervisory experience
• Degree from certified food service program, apprenticeship, culinary school or equivalent;  Minimum of five (5) years previous industry experience, with three(3 )years’ experience as a Sous Chef or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Possession of, and ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers and gaming license within assigned state of employment and other jurisdictions
• Must successfully pass background check
• Must successfully pass a drug screening 

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

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.