Culinary Director

Emerald-Queen-Hotel-&-Casino; Fife (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health, dental, vision,

Job summary

Emerald Queen Casino in Washington state seeks a Culinary Director to lead quality, consistency, and financial performance for all restaurant and banquet culinary operations across multiple outlets. The role focuses on menu innovation, guest satisfaction, operational efficiency, and cost control.

Salary is based on skills and experience; excellent employer-paid benefits accompany this full-time position. The incumbent will direct kitchen teams, implement cost controls, and drive seasonal menu

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and culinary degree/certification.
• Fifteen years of high-volume casino/resort executive chef experience.
• Ten years of leadership experience.
• Gaming experience and tribal entities experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction, development, and performance management of kitchen teams.
• Implement cost controls and conduct portion checks to meet budgets.
• Lead seasonal menu development focusing on locally inspired cuisine.
• Perform duties across cooking positions to uphold standards of behavior and productivity.
• Recommend efficiency improvements in kitchen operations.
• Procure food and kitchen supplies; manage inventory.
• Maintain security of products, supplies, and equipment.
• Ensure kitchen safety, sanitation, and organized storage areas.
• Develop and communicate department policies; train staff; ensure guest service.
• Conduct regular team meetings to enforce policies and departmental objectives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Executive chef experience

High-volume kitchen

Education

Culinary Arts Degree/Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Culinary Director will lead the quality, consistency, and financial performance for all restaurant and banquet culinary operations which includes multiple restaurant outlets and concepts focusing on menu innovation, guest satisfaction, operational efficiency, and cost control.

Salary range is based on skills and experience. This full-time position features excellent employer-paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Culinary Arts Degree/Certification
• Fifteen years of high volume, casino/resort, Executive Chef experience
• Ten years of leadership experience

PREFERRED

• Gaming experience
• Experience working with tribal entities

Additional education/experience may substitute for the minimum requirements of the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting/standing for up to 10 hours per day
• Walking/climbing
• Reaching/bending/crouching
• Pushing/pulling
• Hand eye coordination
• Concentrating in loud/busy situations
• Exposure to cooking/cleaning fumes/odors
• Varying extreme temperatures
• Sharp utensils/equipment
• Hot & Cold appliances/equipment
• Lifting items up to 40 lbs.
• Subject to a smoke-filled environment

EMPLOYMENT & LEADERSHIP STANDARDS

• Protects the sovereignty of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians
• Promotes our values and mission by interacting with purpose, care, and impact
• Demonstrates positive action, behavior, attendance and work ethic
• Operates in an ethical manner
• Protects company assets

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides strategic direction, development, and performance management of kitchen team members.
• Implements and maintains cost controls to ensure kitchen operations stay within budget parameters, conducting portion checks to ensure established standards are met.
• Leads seasonal menu development that focuses on fresh locally inspired cuisine.
• Performs the duties of all other cooking positions to ensure the appropriate standards of behavior, work, and productivity are maintained.
• Provides leadership with recommendations on efficiency improvements in kitchen operations.
• Procures all food products and kitchen supplies, completing accurate and regular inventory.
• Establishes and maintains security of all products, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintains kitchen safety and sanitation standards, ensures walk‑ins and storage areas clean and organized.
• Develop and communicate department policies, procedures, and standards ensuring team members are trained, in compliance and providing superior guest service.
• Conducts regular team meetings to ensure uniform enforcement of policies and procedures and the execution of department-wide objectives.
• Complete team schedules ensuring necessary coverage and maximum efficiency.
• Manage payroll processing for team, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Protects the confidentiality of any and all Casino business information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Communication Skills
• Customer Service/Hospitality
• MS Office/applicable software
• Time management/Multitasking
• Critical thinking/Analytical
• Proactive/Adaptable
• Leadership/Performance management
• Recordkeeping/Meticulous
• Portion/Cooking/Serving consistency
• Kitchen health/safety regulations
• Various cooking techniques
• Confidentiality

Additional Requirements:

Must be able to work all scheduled shifts to include day, swing, graveyard and holidays

All applicants must obtain a Class III A license as required by the Puyallup Tribal Gaming Regulatory Office and the Washington State Gaming Commission. Pre-employment drug testing is required for all positions. However, the use of marijuana will not disqualify an applicant unless the position requires driving a company vehicle. The Emerald Queen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Indian Preference in hiring shall apply according to the policies adopted by Puyallup Tribe’s Emerald Queen Casino. Job descriptions are intended to present a brief summary of the position and the description is not intended to list all of the duties performed within the job.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Washington Drivers Licens

Food Handlers

PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE

RESPONSIBLE GAMING

SEXUAL HARRASSMENT

Customer Service

TITLE 31 SARC

Equal Opportunity Employer
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