Executive Chef

Boyd Gaming; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Gaming Corporation seeks a skilled culinary operations lead to oversee all kitchen activities, supervise Room Chefs and Assistants, and drive budgeting and cost controls. You will ensure compliance with health, safety and regulatory standards while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires leadership, budgeting, and strong communication to coordinate with the Food & Beverage Director and other departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate.
• Culinary training or apprenticeship certification.
• Two years of experience in a similar position.
• Extensive knowledge of food products, recipes and presentation styles.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain any necessary licenses and/or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations to ensure compliance with department goals, standards and regulatory standards and procedures.
• Direct supervision of all Room Chefs and Assistant Chefs.
• Manage staffing levels congruent with departmental and business needs.
• Review and analyze financial reports and apply findings to improve the overall operations.
• Assist the Food and Beverage Director in establishing budget goals, monitoring financial status and performance of the department, menu and recipe creation, and food and plate cost percentages.
• Promote and ensure positive guest relations at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Financial analysis

Guest relations

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry. Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities.

Responsible for the overall operations of the kitchens and personnel to ensure guestsatisfaction and consistent compliance with all departmental goals, standards andprocedures as well as all company, health, safety, and all other applicable regulatorystandards and procedures.

• Oversee the operation of all kitchens to ensure compliance with departmentalgoals, standards, and procedures as well as all applicable company, health,safety, and regulatory standards and requirements.
• Responsible for the direct supervision of all Room Chefs and Assistant Chefs.
• Manage staffing levels congruent with departmental and business needs.
• Review and analyze financial reports and apply findings in a practical manner to improve the overall operations.
• Assist the Food and Beverage Director in establishing budget goals and objectives, monitoring financial status and performance of the department, menu and recipe creation, and food and plate cost percentages.
• Promote and ensure positive guest relations at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate.
• Certification of culinary training or apprenticeship.
• Two (2) years of experience in a similar position.
• Must have an extensive knowledge of food products, recipes, and preparationand presentation styles.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain any necessary licenses and/or certifications.

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.