Executive Chef - Fine Dining Visionary & Leader

Crystal Bay Casino; Crystal Bay (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid vacation/PTO

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Crystal Bay Casino in Crystal Bay, NV seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary program of its upscale fine dining restaurant. You will craft innovative menus, ensure top quality, and drive exceptional guest experiences.

This role requires strong leadership, budget control, labor management, and a passion for culinary excellence. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is expected.

Qualifications

• Proven success in menu development, kitchen management, and cost control.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to inspire and develop teams.
• Extensive knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Experience managing food and labor budgets.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute creative, seasonal menus that reflect the restaurant's vision and standards.
• Ensure the highest quality, consistency, and presentation of all food offerings.
• Introduce new dishes and concepts while maintaining signature menu items.
• Oversee all daily kitchen operations, including preparation, production, and service.
• Maintain exceptional standards for sanitation, food safety, and cleanliness in accordance with local and state regulations.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage purchasing to ensure product quality and cost efficiency.
• Establish and maintain recipe standards and portion controls.
• Manage food and labor costs to achieve budgeted targets.
• Analyze and control waste, spoilage, and inventory variances.
• Collaborate with management on budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and motivate culinary staff.
• Foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Schedule and manage staffing levels to ensure operational excellence.
• Work closely with front-of-house to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Respond to guest feedback and ensure consistent execution of the restaurant's standards.
• Participate in special events, wine dinners, and promotional activities.

Skills

Menu development

Kitchen management

Cost control

Leadership

Communication

Food safety standards

Food and labor budgeting

Evenings/weekends/holidays work

Culinary degree or experience

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Crystal Bay Casino in Crystal Bay, NV seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary program of its upscale fine dining restaurant. You will craft innovative menus, ensure top quality, and drive exceptional guest experiences.

This role requires strong leadership, budget control, labor management, and a passion for culinary excellence. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is expected.