Chef de Cuisine - Hawks Peak

Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employer-paid medical/dental/vision/pq

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Long-term disability

21 days PTO increasing to 33 days

Free meals

Parking

Paid breaks

Gas discount

Concert and sports tickets

Tuition reimbursement

Certification programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel is seeking a Chef De Cuisine to lead the kitchen team and ensure high culinary standards in a dynamic casino-hotel environment.

The role reports to the Executive Sous Chef and focuses on scheduling, hiring, training, and strong leadership of the Sous Chef team on a day-to-day basis.

The ideal candidate has 5 years of culinary experience with 3 years in a supervisory role, plus a passion for mentoring chefs and maintaining excellence in all kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of culinary experience with at least three (3) years in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of proper food handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Kitchen Operations Management: oversee all aspects of kitchen operations and delegate tasks.
• Production Oversight: determine production needs and ensure task completion.
• Staffing & Hiring: assess hiring needs and coordinate with HR and exec chefs.
• Administrative Tasks: manage daily logs, evaluations, and time/attendance.
• Training & Development: train Sous Chefs and Lead Cooks.
• Leadership Development: develop leaders within the team.
• Ordering & Inventory Control: manage ordering, specs, quality, and inventory.
• Other Duties: perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Mentoring chefs

Culinary knowledge

Foundational cooking techniques

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Education

Culinary degree

10+ years culinary experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Description

A FULL HOUSE OF TOTAL REWARDS

• Competitive Pay: Starting salary range of $77,837.23/year- $85,620.95/year, depending on experience, with opportunities for annual performance-based increases.


• Full Coverage: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, plus competitive family rates starting after 60 days, with additional benefits such as 401(k), employer-paid life insurance, and long-term disability.


• Generous PTO: Accrue 21 days of PTO in your first year, growing to 33 days after five (5) years, with an option to cash out twice annually.


• Everyday Perks: Free meals, parking, paid breaks, 40c/gallon gas discount, and exciting giveaways like concert and sports tickets.


• Growth & Support: Access to tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and Employee Assistance Program.

PURPOSE

The Chef De Cuisine reports to the Executive Sous Chef and performs supervisory duties over Sous Chef team. The Chef De Cuisine is responsible for scheduling, hiring, training and demonstrating leadership, coaching, and organizational skills on a day-to-day basis. The Chef De Cuisine creates a motivational environment, by being approachable and available to management and team members, models' behavior expected from Team Members and keeps Team Members informed on immediate direction or plans.

SUPERVISORY SCOPE

• Sous Chef

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Kitchen Operations Management: Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, including conducting regular walkthroughs, delegating tasks to meet standards, and communicating facility needs to the appropriate department.


• Production Oversight: Determine production needs, facilitate the process, delegate tasks to Sous Chefs, and ensure successful completion of these tasks.


• Staffing & Hiring: Assess hiring needs for the kitchen, coordinating efforts with HR, Executive Sous Chef, and Sous Chefs to fulfill staffing requirements.


• Administrative Tasks: Handle all administrative responsibilities, including daily log entries, team member evaluations, and monitoring time & attendance as delegated by the Executive Sous Chef.


• Training & Development: Monitor, train, and coach kitchen staff, with direct responsibility for training Sous Chefs and Lead Cooks.


• Leadership Development: Lead by example, teach key leadership traits, and identify and nurture natural leaders within the team.


• Ordering & Inventory Control: Manage ordering, product specifications, food quality, and end-of-month inventory, while tracking and minimizing waste.


• Other Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned to support kitchen operations and staff development.

Requirements

Education and Experience

:

• Five (5) years of culinary experience coupled with at least three (3) years' experience as Supervisor or Sous Chef


• Knowledge of proper food handling procedures

Skills and Abilities

:

• Strong organizational and communication skills.


• Computer experience and knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook).


• Desire to mentor the next generation of Chefs


• Strong culinary knowledge and foundational cooking techniques

PREFERRED

Education and Experience

:

• Culinary Degree or ten (10) years combined culinary-specific industry experience.


• Two (2) years of culinary management experience in multi-unit operations.


• Experience in multiple cooking styles and service models.

Skills and Abilities

:

• Previous management experience in a multi-unit restaurant or commercial kitchen.


• Accountability and ownership for metrics across units.


• Experience implementing executive leadership in a quality‑based kitchen environment.


• Exceptional menu and inventory management skills.


• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.


• High flexibility to respond to changing needs and adapt.


• Commitment to improving team training programs.


• Managing a segment of the team within the absence of direct supervision.

Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel exercises Snoqualmie Tribal Member/Native American preference in hiring, in compliance with the Snoqualmie Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO). You must obtain and maintain a Gaming License from the Snoqualmie Gaming Commission. Pre-employment drug testing is required for all positions. The use of marijuana will not disqualify an applicant for positions in any department other than Transportation (Valet, Driver I). DOT panel testing is required for the Driver position.