Cafe Kitchen Lead Chef — Menu & Ops Leader

The Mint Gaming Hall; Franklin (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Competitive Medical Benefits

Fully paid Dental and Vision Benefits

Fully paid company Life Insurance

401K with Company Match

FSA/HSA

Salary PTO

BIG FUN!

Job summary

The Mint Gaming Hall in Kentucky is seeking an experienced culinary leader to support the Executive Chef and Director of F&B. You will oversee food quality, cost control, inventories and the training of back-of-house staff, ensuring consistency across recipes and standards.

You will train Sous Chefs, monitor SOPs, manage schedules and payroll tasks, and help develop menu items while controlling waste and labor costs. A strong emphasis on safety and guest satisfaction is required.

Qualifications

• Requires minimum 2 years of specialized culinary experience.
• Casual dining experience preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must pass pre-screening and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Support Executive Chef and Director of F&B in food quality, cost control, inventories and training back of house team members.
• Provide recipes, measurements and quantities to ensure consistent duplication.
• Train Sous Chef and culinary team on recipes and monitor adherence.
• Oversee kitchen procedures and ensure SOPs are followed consistently.
• Lead back of house staff with training, mentoring and corrective counseling.
• Manage hiring onboarding and payroll-related activities for back of house staff.
• Schedule staff and coordinate payroll tasks as needed.
• Communicate effectively with FOH management and staff.
• Ensure prep items and recipes meet approved standards.
• Oversee line during service and monitor progress to avoid delays.
• Manage flow of kitchen and food to maintain service standards.
• Review daily prep with Sous Chef.
• Develop menu creations and daily specials with Executive Chef.
• Update recipes and standard procedures as needed.
• Manage inventory and costs for the dining outlet.
• Conduct regular inventory and maintain par levels.
• Control waste, food cost and labor cost.
• Process requisitions and ensure proper placement.
• Ensure product received meets property standards.
• Maintain knowledge of food products and proper rotation.
• Train staff on equipment safety, labeling and sanitation.
• Resolve guest complaints about food quality promptly.
• Safely use kitchen equipment and sanitation products per SDS.

Skills

Leadership

Training & mentoring

Cost control

Inventory management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Mint Gaming Hall in Kentucky is seeking an experienced culinary leader to support the Executive Chef and Director of F&B. You will oversee food quality, cost control, inventories and the training of back-of-house staff, ensuring consistency across recipes and standards.

You will train Sous Chefs, monitor SOPs, manage schedules and payroll tasks, and help develop menu items while controlling waste and labor costs. A strong emphasis on safety and guest satisfaction is required.