Executive Chef - Fine Dining & Culinary Leadership

DeKalb Health; Black Hawk (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

7 paid Holidays

Vacation after 1 year

Sick time 48 hours

Medical, dental, vision and FSA plans

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D

Company paid short and long term-disab

Matching 401K program after 90 days

Employee Meal Discounts

Free Parking

Discounted Bus Tickets

Ongoing learning and development

Internal advancement opportunities

Job summary

Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. (JEI) operates The Lodge Casino in Black Hawk, CO, and seeks a Chef de Cuisine—White Buffalo to lead culinary operations. The Lodge Casino is part of a nationwide entertainment portfolio with a focus on quality and guest experience.

The role oversees kitchen staffing, menu execution, food cost controls and regulatory compliance in a fine dining environment, with opportunities for professional growth within JEI.

Qualifications

• Must have basic computer skills, basic math skills and be able to read, write and have command of the English language.
• A degree in Culinary Arts and Food Service Manager's Certification preferred
• 5-8 years working in upscale/fine dining kitchens
• Exposure to advanced techniques (reductions, emulsions, sous vide, butchery, etc…)
• 3-5 years culinary leadership, sous chef or higher
• Proven culinary management experience in a professional kitchen environment
• Strong operational, organizational, and financial skills
• Demonstrated leadership and team development capability
• Identification that establishes identity
• Identification that establishes the right to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staffing, scheduling, onboarding, and ongoing training
• Oversee ordering, inventory management, and food cost controls
• Ensure recipe integrity, portion accuracy, and consistent food quality
• Enforce health, safety, sanitation, and food safety regulations
• Develop and mentor Sous Chefs and culinary team members
• Prepare kitchens for inspections and lead corrective action follow-up
• Achievement of food cost and efficiency targets
• Consistent culinary execution and quality standards
• Development and retention of culinary leadership talent
• Strong compliance and inspection outcomes
• Outlet-level food safety ownership
• Primary inspection contact for assigned kitchen(s)
• Other related duties include but not limited to complying with the following: Food Safety Guidelines, Colorado Limited Gaming Act, Colorado Gaming Rules and Regulations, Colorado Internal Control Minimum Procedures, Colorado Liquor and Beer Codes, Federal requirements for Anti-Money Laundering, Company Policies, and IRS reporting

Skills

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

English language proficiency

Leadership

Culinary management

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Food Service Manager Certification

Job description

Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. (JEI) operates The Lodge Casino in Black Hawk, CO, and seeks a Chef de Cuisine—White Buffalo to lead culinary operations. The Lodge Casino is part of a nationwide entertainment portfolio with a focus on quality and guest experience.

The role oversees kitchen staffing, menu execution, food cost controls and regulatory compliance in a fine dining environment, with opportunities for professional growth within JEI.