Chef de Cuisine: Lead, Elevate Kitchen Craft

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

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical, dental, &-

Employer-paid life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) with employer match

21 days PTO in first year

33 days PTO after 5 years

Free meals

Parking

Gas discount 40¢/gal

Job summary

Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel is seeking a Chef De Cuisine to lead daily kitchen operations, ensure top culinary standards, and mentor a diverse team. You will coordinate schedules, quality control, and training across Sous Chefs and Lead Cooks.

Ideal candidates bring a culinary degree or equivalent experience, extensive supervisory background, and strong skills in leadership, menu development, and food safety. This on-site role offers competitive pay and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Culinary Degree or 2 years culinary experience in lieu of education.
• Five years of culinary experience with at least three years as Supervisor or Sous Chef.
• Experience in multiple cooking styles and service models preferred.
• Experience creating and refining well-balanced menus preferred.

Responsibilities

• Kitchen Operations Management: oversee all aspects of kitchen operations.
• Food Safety Knowledge: maintain knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation standards.
• Production Oversight: determine production needs and delegate tasks.
• Staffing & Hiring: assess hiring needs with HR and leadership.
• Administrative Tasks: handle daily logs and evaluations.
• Training & Development: train Sous Chefs and Lead Cooks.
• Leadership Development: lead by example and mentor leaders.
• Ordering & Inventory Control: manage ordering, quality, and end-of-month inventory.
• Butchery Proficiency: mastery of butchery techniques and livestock knowledge.
• Other Duties: additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Expertise

Time Management

Communication

Business Acumen

Adaptability

Learning Mindset

Tech Proficiency

Education

Culinary Degree

Alternative: 2 years culinary experience in lieu

Job description

Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel is seeking a Chef De Cuisine to lead daily kitchen operations, ensure top culinary standards, and mentor a diverse team. You will coordinate schedules, quality control, and training across Sous Chefs and Lead Cooks.

Ideal candidates bring a culinary degree or equivalent experience, extensive supervisory background, and strong skills in leadership, menu development, and food safety. This on-site role offers competitive pay and growth opportunities.