Executive Chef: Gastronomic Experience Architect

Grand Sierra Resort; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, NV, seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary operation for 13 restaurants and quick serve outlets, excluding Banquets. You will drive innovation, quality, and financial performance while building a premier dining experience across venues.

You will supervise culinary operations, develop menus, and manage staff, ensuring compliance with HACCP and health regulations, while collaborating with Sales and Marketing to create guest-focused events.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years as Executive Chef or Assistant Executive Chef in high-volume environments.
• Experience with multiple outlets is preferred.
• Culinary degree from a major culinary academy preferred.
• Casino/resort culinary senior leadership experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops innovative dining experiences that differentiate GSR and enhance guest satisfaction.
• Leads culinary team to ensure quality, consistency, and presentation across venues.
• Plans menus, coordinates assignments, and controls food costs and labor.
• Interviews, hires, trains, and coaches staff to build a positive team environment.
• Ensures HACCP compliance, health department regulations, and budget adherence.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Budgeting

Vendor coordination

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, NV, seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary operation for 13 restaurants and quick serve outlets, excluding Banquets. You will drive innovation, quality, and financial performance while building a premier dining experience across venues.

You will supervise culinary operations, develop menus, and manage staff, ensuring compliance with HACCP and health regulations, while collaborating with Sales and Marketing to create guest-focused events.