Culinary Director: Menu Innovation & Kitchen Leadership

Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland in Louisiana is seeking a Chef D’Cuisine (Luk Fu) to oversee kitchen operations, menus, and culinary standards. You will lead chefs and cooks, manage budgets, and ensure high-quality food service across the venue.

The role requires 3–5 years of supervisory kitchen experience, a four-year degree or equivalent, and ability to work in an alcohol and smoking environment. The position offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5 years’ experience as Kitchen/Restaurant Supervisor and/or Sous Chef.
• Exposure to alcohol and smoking environment; must be able to work in such environment.
• Ability to secure and maintain licensure as required by Louisiana Gaming Control Board or Live’s operating standards.

Responsibilities

• Development and management of the budget and food cost %. Trains kitchen personnel in safe operating procedures of all equipment, utensils, and machinery.
• Establishes maintenance schedules in conjunction with manufacturer’s instructions for all equipment within assigned food venue.
• Is the creative manager in determining the menu and food offerings.
• Development of staff, to include interviewing for new hires and performance management inclusive of disciplinary counseling and conducting performance evaluations.
• Manages restaurant personnel in preparation all menu offering while retaining the maximum amount of desired nutrients special and dietary request to include low‑fat, sodium, vegetarian and low‑calorie meals.
• Manage food costs and establish purchasing specifications for restaurant food and beverage offerings.
• Manage programs and processes to control and reduce loss time injuries.
• Plans plating of foods in assigned restaurant to maximize visual impact and minimizing waste
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Budget management

Team leadership

Menu development

Food cost control

Staff training

Quality assurance

Safety compliance

Education

Four-year degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland in Louisiana is seeking a Chef D’Cuisine (Luk Fu) to oversee kitchen operations, menus, and culinary standards. You will lead chefs and cooks, manage budgets, and ensure high-quality food service across the venue.

The role requires 3–5 years of supervisory kitchen experience, a four-year degree or equivalent, and ability to work in an alcohol and smoking environment. The position offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities.