Creative Chef de Cuisine: Menu Vision & Kitchen Leadership

Live! Casino & Hotel; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Live! Casino & Hotel in Bossier City is seeking a Chef D'Cuisine (Luk Fu) to oversee kitchen operations and lead the culinary team in delivering high-quality dining experiences.

The role requires managing budgets, menu development, and food cost control while training staff and ensuring regulatory compliance in a casino hospitality environment.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of supervisory kitchen experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced, alcohol-influenced setting.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years' experience supervising kitchen/restaurants or as Sous Chef.
• Ability to secure and maintain licensure per Louisiana Gaming Control Board.
• Ability to work in an environment with alcohol and smoking.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the budget and food cost percentage; trains kitchen personnel.
• Establish maintenance schedules for equipment.
• Lead menu and food offerings development.
• Hire and evaluate staff; performance management.
• Manage food costs and establish purchasing specifications.
• Plan plating to maximize visual impact and minimize waste.

Skills

Food cost control

Menu development

Staff development

Team supervision

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Four-year degree in related field

Job description

Live! Casino & Hotel in Bossier City is seeking a Chef D'Cuisine (Luk Fu) to oversee kitchen operations and lead the culinary team in delivering high-quality dining experiences.

The role requires managing budgets, menu development, and food cost control while training staff and ensuring regulatory compliance in a casino hospitality environment.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of supervisory kitchen experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced, alcohol-influenced setting.