Culinary Lead — Steakhouse Kitchen & Staff Mentor

Wildhorse Resort & Casino; Ohio; On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildhorse Resort & Casino in Ohio seeks an experienced kitchen professional to prepare, cook, and present food items following set recipes and menu specifications. This role focuses on customer satisfaction and safe food handling, with responsibility for the kitchen line in the Sous Chef’s absence and flexibility to work in various kitchen positions based on experience.

The candidate will supervise line staff, assist in training, ensure sanitary work areas, and support inventory and ordering

Qualifications

• Minimum five years kitchen experience.
• Six months supervisory experience in a kitchen setting.
• Must possess or obtain a Food Handler Certification within 30 days of employment.
• Able to read and follow written recipes and procedures.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Ensures customer satisfaction through prompt, efficient, and friendly service.
• Assists Sous Chef in training staff and monitors their handling and preparation of food items, ensuring that health and safety policies are met at all times.
• Prepares meals according to menu and recipe.
• Constantly maintains the kitchen and supply room in a sanitary and orderly fashion.
• Informs Sous Chef/Restaurant Manager of any problems.
• When needed, assists with inventory, ordering, putting freight away, and/or cleaning.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment and accomplishes tasks promptly.
• Complies with regulatory laws, employee handbook, department policy and procedures, safety codes, etc.
• Promotes a clean, safe, and healthy work environment for employees and guests. Promptly reports all concerns to Sous Chef/Restaurant Manager.
• Ensures that the operation of equipment, tools, and materials is handled safely.
• Promotes guest service standards through courteous and respectful behavior.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Sous Chef/Restaurant Manager.
• Ensures customer satisfaction through prompt, efficient, and friendly service.

Skills

Kitchen supervision

Customer service

Reading recipes & procedures

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED or ten years’ experience

Job description

Wildhorse Resort & Casino in Ohio seeks an experienced kitchen professional to prepare, cook, and present food items following set recipes and menu specifications. This role focuses on customer satisfaction and safe food handling, with responsibility for the kitchen line in the Sous Chef’s absence and flexibility to work in various kitchen positions based on experience.

The candidate will supervise line staff, assist in training, ensure sanitary work areas, and support inventory and ordering