Culinary Director: Menus, Teams & Guest Experience

Grand Casino Mille Lacs

Onamia (MN)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Supplemental insurances

Parental leave

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Birthday gifts

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Job summary

Grand Casino Mille Lacs is seeking an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations, manage the culinary team, and ensure guest satisfaction in alignment with casino policies and objectives. You will oversee menu development, food cost controls, staffing, training, safety and sanitation, and coordination with front-of-house to deliver exceptional, consistent dining experiences for a diverse guest base.

This role requires strong leadership, a track record in high-volume venues, and a commitment to

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Executive Chef in a full-service kitchen or events venue.
Two-year culinary degree or a three-year A.C.F. apprenticeship.
Experience in volume feeding, ala carte, fine dining, catering, baking and pastry, and purchasing/storage handling.

Responsibilities

Lead kitchen operations and supervise daily culinary activities to meet policy objectives and guest satisfaction.
Control food costs through portion control, inventory, purchasing, receiving, and waste management.
Oversee menu development, recipe accuracy, and quality consistency; monitor presentation, temperature, and sanitation standards.
Provide staff training, coaching, and performance reviews; delegate tasks and build a high-performing team.
Ensure equipment maintenance, safety compliance, and regulatory training for kitchen staff.
Coordinate with suppliers and front-of-house for seamless guest experiences.