Culinary Lead & Kitchen Operations

Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to lead kitchen staff, oversee daily operations, and help manage budgets and quality standards. You will ensure guest satisfaction, supervise schedules, and collaborate across departments to deliver consistent, high‑quality menu items while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with health and safety regulations.

You will train staff, monitor inventory, and assist with administrative duties including attendance records; a

Qualifications

• Associate degree (A.A.) in Culinary or related field, and minimum two (2) years of culinary experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum one (1) year of previous supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and daily supervision to staff; support and monitor performance and profit objectives.
• Adhere to scheduling and coordinate with manager regarding guest satisfaction.
• Produce menu items as listed; follow prep lists and ensure kitchens are stocked for service.
• Support compliance to departmental budgets.
• Promote superior customer service in line with company standards and programs.
• Assist in maintaining cost control through inventory pars and stock management.
• Assist with administrative duties such as tracking attendance records.
• Maintain quality assurance procedures to meet health department and customer service standards.
• Ensure regulatory compliance within area of authority and report issues to management.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all departmental matters.

Skills

Communication skills

English fluency

MS Office

Team collaboration

Reporting/Documentation

Education

AA in Culinary or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to lead kitchen staff, oversee daily operations, and help manage budgets and quality standards. You will ensure guest satisfaction, supervise schedules, and collaborate across departments to deliver consistent, high‑quality menu items while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with health and safety regulations.

You will train staff, monitor inventory, and assist with administrative duties including attendance records; a