Kitchen Manager

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Job Description Summary:

Summary:

As the Kitchen Manager, you play a critical role in leading back-of-house operations to ensure food quality, staff performance, and compliance with health and safety standards. In this position, you will oversee staffing, kitchen execution, and culinary standards while supporting the division's broader strategic initiatives. Your ability to manage resources, uphold operational excellence, and lead a high-performing kitchen team will directly impact guest satisfaction and departmental success.

Job Description:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Recruit, onboard, schedule, coach, evaluate, and manage department staff to support high performance, engagement, and alignment with company standards and service excellence

Drive the execution of strategic initiatives by translating organizational goals into actionable plans, ensuring team alignment, accountability, and timely delivery under the guidance of division leadership

Establish and uphold service standards within assigned department(s), ensuring consistent delivery that meets or exceeds guest expectations and operational goals

Oversee all aspects of food preparation, handling, storage, portioning, and presentation, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations

Develop training outlines and implement job-specific training to ensure quality food production and consistent dish presentation

Order and maintain all food and beverage supplies, implementing cost controls and inventory management

Create new menu items and recipes and support accurate recipe costing and portion control

Ensure that kitchen and equipment are clean, organized, and maintained in accordance with operational and safety standards

Oversee payroll and related administrative duties to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements

Ensure compliance with all applicable gaming laws and company internal controls, policies and procedures, Title 31, and federal regulations, if they apply to the position

Provide outstanding guest service in a timely manner to both guests and fellow team members that meets the company's guest service culture standards

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

2 years of food and beverage experience; includes leadership or progressive responsibility in culinary or back of house restaurant operations

Proven track record of effective decision-making under pressure and in dynamic environments

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence, coach, and resolve conflict across all levels of the organization

Ability to adapt leadership style to support changing business needs and team dynamics

Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and high-performing workplace culture

Proactive problem-solving mindset with a focus on accountability and continuous improvement

Skilled in prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities to meet deadlines and drive results

Strong understanding of food safety protocols, sanitation, kitchen operations, and labor controls

Ability to access and input information using a moderately complex computer system

Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word; familiarity with collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams

Requirements

At least 21 years of age

High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Culinary degree or certification preferred

Ability to effectively communicate in English, both written and verbal

Obtain and maintain all work cards as required by the company

Verify right to work in the United States

Work Cards

Food Handlers Card

Physical Requirements

Frequently push/pull up to 35lbs.

Frequently lift and/or carry up to 35lbs. at floor, knee, waist, and chest levels

Frequently squat, kneel, reach, bend, twist

Regularly sit and work at a desk or computer

Frequently standing and walking

Ability to communicate using in-person speech, radios, and telephone

Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sound in person

Ability to distinguish between shades of color

Ability to use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity

Work Environment Potential Conditions

Indoor

Smoky

Noisy

Extreme hot cold temperatures

Slippery surfaces

Exposure to dust, fumes and/or gases

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.