Culinary Ops Leader: Kitchen Management & Excellence

Lakeside Casino & RV Park; Pahrump (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Casino & RV Park in Pahrump, NV is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations, uphold health standards, and drive culinary excellence. You will recruit, train, and supervise staff, translate strategic goals into actionable plans, and ensure consistent food quality and presentation across shifts.

You’ll develop new menu items, cost recipes, manage inventory and payroll, and ensure compliance with gaming and safety regulations while delivering guest-focused service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in food and beverage leadership or back-of-house roles.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and kitchen operations.
• Ability to train and coach staff in a dynamic, high-volume setting.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, schedule, coach, and evaluate department staff.
• Drive strategic initiatives and ensure team alignment with goals.
• Establish service standards and oversee food prep, storage, and presentation.
• Create menu items, cost recipes, and manage inventory and costs.
• Oversee payroll and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Food & beverage experience

Staff leadership

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Prioritization & time management

Food safety & sanitation

Computer skills (basic)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree or certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

Lakeside Casino & RV Park in Pahrump, NV is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations, uphold health standards, and drive culinary excellence. You will recruit, train, and supervise staff, translate strategic goals into actionable plans, and ensure consistent food quality and presentation across shifts.

You’ll develop new menu items, cost recipes, manage inventory and payroll, and ensure compliance with gaming and safety regulations while delivering guest-focused service.