Chef de Cuisine

OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Global Hospitality is seeking a Chef de Cuisine at OKANA Resort & Indoor Water Park in Oklahoma City. You will lead a high‑volume kitchen, develop a top culinary team, and manage seasonal menus with a focus on safety and guest satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership, menu creativity, and cost control, with a hands‑on approach to coaching and daily kitchen operations. Join a dynamic property team and elevate dining experiences in a world‑class destination.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a high‑volume professional kitchen.
• Ability to develop and mentor a culinary team.
• Strong menu planning and seasonal menu execution.
• Proven cost control and inventory management skills.
• Solid knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production, preparation, and presentation in the restaurant kitchen, ensuring safety and quality.
• Create, cost, and implement seasonal and special menus with the restaurant manager.
• Attract, retain, and mentor top culinary talent within the team.
• Manage daily ordering using current par levels and collaborate to exceed guest expectations.
• Train kitchen and operations staff on menus and daily specials, and conduct daily kitchen walks for cleanliness.
• Lead weekly meetings and participate in leadership and safety discussions.
• Set the example for the culinary team in performance, professionalism, and guest service.
• Control costs to achieve profitable operations and manage allergens with urgency.
• Oversee prep sheets, nightly kitchen cleanup, and ensure kitchen areas are organized.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team development

Menu planning

Cost control

Food safety

Education

Food handler certification

Job description

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands‑on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long‑term partnerships.

At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact.

Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.

About Our Property

Welcome to OKANA Resort and Indoor WaterPark. Located along the picturesque Oklahoma River in the vibrant Horizons District, near downtown Oklahoma City, OKANA Resort & Indoor Water Park offers exceptional career opportunities. Conveniently situated with a dynamic indoor waterpark, over 400 well‑appointed guest rooms and suites, including premium riverfront accommodations, a range of dining options, and extensive meeting and event spaces spanning 30,000 square feet, OKANA provides a unique setting for a rewarding career journey. Shape your career in the heart of Oklahoma City at OKANA. Join us to contribute to our distinctive atmosphere and foster your personal and professional growth. Be a part of OKANA Resort & Indoor Water Park, where your career aspirations meet a world‑class destination. #BMC-Okana

What You Will Have An Opportunity To Do

We are looking for a leader and someone passionate about the culinary arts to join our Culinary team as a Chef de Cuisine. This individual must have experience working in a high‑volume professional kitchen and have a passion for the culinary arts. This individual must be creative, motivated, and a passionate hands‑on leader in the kitchen! Successful candidates for this role will have a proven track record of work with creative menus which reflect seasonal availability based on the concept of the restaurant, respond in a professional and courteous manner to guests and team, and enjoys being a teacher of the culinary arts supporting their team both personally and professionally.

The Chef de Cuisine will lead the planning and execution of the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the restaurant in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable competitive quality products.

If you have a passion for the Culinary arts and are looking to join a team where you can develop your skills, the skills of your team and grow a career, then we want you!

Your Role

• You will serve as the “Face” of the restaurant in the hotel and community
• You will create, cost, and implement (seasonal) menus and special menus
• You will attract, retain, and mentor the best culinary talent
• You will complete the daily ordering using the current par levels for the restaurant
• You will collaborate with the Restaurant Manager to exceed guest expectations
• You will train the restaurant culinary and operations team on the menu and daily specials
• You will conduct daily walk throughs of the kitchen, make recommendations for corrections, repairs, cleanliness concerns and improvements if needed.
• You will conduct daily meetings with the team to ensure their preparation, communicating all pertinent information
• You will attend weekly F&B meetings, leadership meetings, and monthly safety meeting representing the culinary team
• You will be the example that the culinary team follows
• You will manage costs related to the restaurant, analyze, and control costs to achieve a profitable operation
• You will have thorough knowledge of food allergens and handles any guest with food allergies with a high sense of urgency
• You will work with the culinary team to ensure prep sheets are updated and being properly used daily
• You will guide the nightly cleaning of all kitchen areas, follow up with pm stewarding crew to ensure dish area is clean and organized for the following days service

What are we looking for?

• Someone passionate about developing a culinary team
• Someone with a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.
• Someone with experience as a cook in a high volume professional kitchen, with a leadership capacity
• Someone with full knowledge of the state’s health codes as well as the eco sure food safety and health report
• Someone with an active Food handler’s certification is a plus, the property will provide training as needed
• Someone with strong organizational skills
• Someone who is able to work independently
• At least 21 years of age
• Have a desire to exceed expectations
• An energetic personality

Compensation

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Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.