EXECUTIVE CHEF

Caesars Entertainment; Iowa; On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Caesars Entertainment in the United States (Iowa) seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across multiple dining outlets in a fast-paced casino environment. You will oversee menu development, nutritional standards, safety compliance, cost control, and kitchen performance with a focus on excellence and team engagement.

Starting salary is $100,000 per year, based on experience. The role emphasizes leadership, budget management, staff development, and delivering high-quality, nutritious

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of experience as a pastry chef, chef d’ cuisine, or sous chef.
• Four-year degree in a related field or equivalent work experience (Preferred).
• Valid gaming license before starting, ServSafe Certification, and applicable health certifications.
• Ability to analyze and interpret departmental needs and results.
• Ability to solve complex problems and multi-task.
• Ability to stand for extended periods in a high-volume kitchen and lift/carry items.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the kitchen budget.
• Train kitchen personnel in SOPs for equipment, utensils, and machinery.
• Establish maintenance schedules based on manufacturer instructions.
• Provide safety training in lifting, chemical control, first aid, and PPE.
• Review staffing levels to meet budgets and delegate responsibilities.
• Interview, hire, develop, and evaluate kitchen staff.
• Prepare food while preserving nutrients and meeting dietary requests.
• Control food costs and set purchasing specifications and waste controls.

Skills

Pastry chef experience

Chef d’Cuisine experience

Sous chef experience

Education

Four-year degree in related field

Job description

WE ARE CAESARS
At Caesars Entertainment, our Mission, Vision & Values reflect our unique purpose, providing people with possibilities and places to have fun. Our Mission, Vision & Values represent a unifying and inspiring way forward, and all Team Members are expected to uphold them.
Our Mission: “Create the Extraordinary"
Our Vision: “We create spectacular worlds that immerse, inspire and connect you. We don’t perform magic; we create it with excellence.”
Our Values: “Blaze the Trail, Together We Win, All-In on Service”
Our corporate social responsibility framework, People Planet Play, represents our continuous dedication to enhancing economic development, uplifting the wellbeing of our Team Members and their families, and making positive contributions to the communities we operate in.

Job Summary

The Executive Chef leads all culinary operations by directing, training, and developing chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff across multiple dining outlets to ensure exceptional food quality, efficient production, and consistent execution. This role oversees menu preparation, nutritional standards, safety and sanitation compliance, cost control, and kitchen performance while maintaining a high level of professionalism, operational effectiveness, and team engagement within a fast‑paced casino environment.

Starting Salary: $100,000 per year based on experience

How You Will Create the Extraordinary

Development and management of the kitchen budget

Training kitchen personnel in safe operating procedures for all equipment, utensils, and machinery

Establishing maintenance schedules based on manufacturer instructions

Providing safety training in lifting, carrying, hazardous material control, chemical control, first aid, CPR, bloodborne pathogens, and personal protective equipment

Reviewing staffing levels to maintain budgeted employment (direct & contracted) and delegating authority and responsibilities

Interviewing, hiring, developing, and evaluating staff

Training kitchen personnel to prepare all food while retaining maximum nutrients and meeting dietary requests including low ‑ fat , low ‑ sodium , vegetarian, and low ‑ calorie meals

Controlling food costs and establishing purchasing specifications, storeroom requisition systems, product storage, portion control, and waste control

Managing programs and processes to control and reduce lost ‑ time injuries

Ensuring the safety and security of employees

Providing oral and written reports to the Director of Food and Beverage

Achieving performance goals and performing other duties as assigned

Maintaining interpersonal working relationships among all personnel

Demonstrating strong oral and written communication skills

Assuming overall responsibility for property restaurant(s) performance

Managing established budgets and performance goals while effectively managing staff and completing assigned duties, paperwork, and reports accurately and in a timely manner.

What You Will Need

Five to seven years of experience as a pastry chef, chef d’ cuisine, or sous chef

Four ‑ year degree in a related field or equivalent work experience (Preferred)

Valid gaming license before starting, ServSafe Certification, and applicable health certifications

Ability to analyze and interpret departmental needs and results

Ability to solve complex problems and multi-task

Ability to perform duties under frequent time pressures in an interruptive office

Knowledge of Alcohol Beverage Control regulations, Health Department requirements, and applicable OSHA standards

Ability to work an irregular schedule due to a broad variety of tasks and deadlines

Ability to work in office and kitchen environments including exposure to smoke, bright lights, and noise.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work in a high-volume kitchen environment

Ability to stand for extended period and perform repetitive motion

Ability to lift, carry, bend, reach and handle hot or cold items safely

Compliance with all company policies, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements.

TOGETHER WE WIN
We believe in delivering family-style service—an approach that foster warmth, connection, and a genuine sense of belonging. Our team treats every guest and colleague with the same care and hospitality we would extend to family, creating a welcoming environment built on respect, teamwork, and personalized attention. Whether assisting customers or collaborating with coworkers, we prioritize service that is thoughtful, supportive, and rooted in genuine relationships.
DISCLAIMER
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. The Company reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.
As part of the onboarding process for new hires, candidates will be required to complete a background check. In addition, pre‑employment drug testing is mandatory for any role operating a motor vehicle (Valet, Bus Drivers, Limo Drivers), Facilities and/or Engineering, Lifeguards, Pilots, Security and Surveillance roles. Pre‑employment screenings will be completed prior to an offer being extended, except where applicable law requires that such pre‑employment screening may occur post‑offer. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, national origin, sex, age over 40, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
ADA
Caesars Entertainment will engage in an interactive process and make reasonable accommodations, as required by law, for individuals with disabilities or to accommodate pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, or where a conflict exists between the position and an individuals’ religious beliefs or practices.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Caesars Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Caesars Entertainment will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other protected class.