Kitchen Manager - $1500 Hiring Bonus - Lakewood/Tacoma

At Maverick we love the casino business, we love serving guests, and we love having fun together. We are looking for people, great people, that are ready to treat guests and each other with respect and make each day at work fun.

Mav·er·ick: Someone who plays by their own rules. /'mav(?)rik/ (noun)

$1,500 Sign on BONUS! $750 paid 90 days after date of hire; $750 paid 180 days after date of hire**Team member must be in good standing to qualify for Bonus Pay out (no documented performance in their employee file)**

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Supervise Kitchen operation which includes daily decision making, team member support, scheduling, planning, cost control, training and development of team members. Implement and uphold standards, product quality, consistency and cleanliness.

• Maintain responsibility for the financial integrity of the food operation.
• Coordinate ordering & inventory of food, and supplies.
• Propose menu ideas, recipes and promotions working closely with the Regional BOH Manager.
• Ensure the safety and cleanliness standards are implemented and maintained, training team members and constantly reinforcing Company philosophy and standards.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned work area.
• Establish par levels for product, supplies and equipment. Complete requisitions to replenish shortages of additional items needed for the anticipated business.
• Expedite on the floor in the kitchen as business demands.
• Assign work and side duties to team members in accordance with departmental procedures. Communicate additions or changes to the assignments as they arise throughout the shift. Identify situations, which compromise the department's standards and delegate these tasks.
• Inspect, plan, and ensure that all materials, and equipment are in complete readiness for service; rectify deficiencies with respective personnel.
• Inspect waste logs, temp logs and all aspects of the kitchen environment ensuring compliance with standards of cleanliness; rectify any deficiencies with respective personnel.
• Foster and promote a cooperative working climate, maximizing productivity and team member morale.
• Complete work orders for maintenance repairs and submit to Regional BOH Manager.

Maintain complete knowledge of:

• All food products available in the restaurant.
• All menu items items, preparation method/time, ingredients, sauces, portion sizes, garnishes presentation, and prices.
• Daily menu specials, 86'd items.

To be successful in this role, you should have previous Culinary experience and knowledge that includes:

• Vietnamese and Korean cuisine a plus
• Knowledge of POS systems.
• Direct performance of team members and follow-up with corrections as needed.
• Adept knowledge of food and beverage cost controls.
• Compute basic math calculations.
• High School Diploma or GED recommended. Experience may substitute for schooling.
• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Three (3) years' experience as a lead cook or kitchen manager, preferably in similar style casino restaurant.
• Computer literate in Word and Excel.
• Ability to stand and walk for duration of shift.
• Current WA State Health Food Handlers Card, (MAST) Mandatory Alcohol server Training/Class 12/Class 13 permits and ServSafe certified.

Team members will enjoy:

• 80 hours Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Basic Life Insurance
• 401K
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Career Development and Advanced Opportunities
• Team Member Referral program ($300 per team member referred!)
• And more!

Maverick Gaming™, based in Kirkland, Washington, is a young gaming company with over 3,000 dedicated team members. Maverick Gaming owns and operates a portfolio of 31 properties across Nevada, Washington, and Colorado with over 1,800 slot machines, 350 table games, 1,020 hotel rooms, and 30 restaurants. Maverick Gaming is a proud employer of Teamsters workers at its Washington locations as part of its commitment to providing sustainable, family-wage jobs that support economic opportunity in local communities.

Founded in 2017 by industry veterans Eric Persson and Justin Beltram, Maverick Gaming™ takes a bold approach to a classic pastime. With an all-star leadership team from some of the largest gaming brands spanning markets the world, Maverick is dedicated to delivering the best possible gaming experiences for every kind of player while enforcing strict problem gambling policies as a community partner. Created by gamblers, for gamblers.