Executive Chef

Diamond Jo Casino & Hotel; Northwood (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Gaming Corporation operates premier casino venues nationwide and seeks a Kitchen Operations Manager to oversee overall kitchen performance and staff. This role ensures guest satisfaction while maintaining compliance with health, safety, and company standards.

You will supervise Room Chefs and Assistants, optimize staffing, analyze financials, and support budgeting, menu creation, and cost control. Strong leadership and customer service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent GED required.
• Five years of experience in a similar position in a high-volume setting.
• Extensive knowledge of food products, recipes, preparation, and presentation styles.
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend for extended periods; pass background check and licensing requirements.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of all Room Chefs and Assistant Chefs.
• Manage staffing levels to match departmental and business needs.
• Review and analyze financial reports and apply findings to improve operations.
• Assist the Food and Beverage Director with budgeting, menu/recipe development, and cost controls.
• Promote and ensure positive guest relations at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

High volume environment

Food knowledge

Staff supervision

Operations management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary training/certification (preferred)

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.

Job Description

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

• 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.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent GED required.
• Certification of culinary training or apprenticeship is a plus.
• Five (5) years of experience in a similar position. Must have high volume experience with multiple outlets.
• Must have an extensive knowledge of food products, recipes, preparation, and presentation styles.
• Must be able to stand, walk for extended periods of time. Bend, twist, and stoop as needed.
• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain any necessary licenses and/or certifications including able to pass a background check.

Additional Information

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.