An established hospitality group is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary operation of an upscale Italian restaurant located within a premier casino resort.
This is a hands-on leadership position for a chef who can maintain high culinary standards while also effectively managing food cost, labor, consistency, sanitation, and day-to-day kitchen operations. The ideal candidate combines strong culinary ability with the organization and financial discipline required to operate a high-volume restaurant.
Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of daily kitchen operations and culinary execution
- Maintain consistent food quality, presentation, portioning, and recipe standards
- Recruit, train, schedule, develop, and manage the culinary team
- Monitor food and labor costs and take action to maintain established targets
- Manage ordering, inventory, receiving, storage, and waste controls
- Maintain proper prep levels and kitchen organization for high-volume service
- Ensure compliance with health department, sanitation, food safety, and company standards
- Work closely with restaurant management and corporate leadership on operational and financial performance
- Assist with menu development, specials, seasonal offerings, and culinary initiatives
- Maintain a professional, accountable, and positive kitchen culture
Qualifications
- Previous Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or senior kitchen leadership experience
- Strong background in upscale Italian cuisine strongly preferred
- Experience managing a high-volume restaurant kitchen
- Strong understanding of food cost, inventory, purchasing, labor management, and kitchen financials
- Proven ability to lead, train, and hold a culinary team accountable
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to maintain consistency and attention to detail during high-volume service
- ServSafe or equivalent food-safety certification preferred
- Casino, hotel, resort, or high-volume hospitality experience is a plus
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Benefits package
- Paid time off
- Long-term opportunity with an established hospitality organization
- Opportunity to lead a well-established restaurant with strong brand recognition and significant volume
Qualified candidates will be contacted directly with additional information regarding the restaurant and opportunity.
Please submit your resume along with a brief overview of your culinary leadership experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
