Executive Chef - Lead Menu, Teams & Quality

Choctaw Nation; Pocola (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Earned Wage Access

Job summary

Choctaw Nation in Pocola, OK is seeking a Full-Time Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager to lead menu planning, oversee food preparation, and control waste while maintaining high service standards. The role requires a Bachelor's in Culinary Arts or related field and five years of senior kitchen leadership.

The position operates Tue–Sat, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, with a Weekly Earned Wage Access option for eligible staff. You will supervise cooks, manage inventory, train staff, and ensure safety and sanitation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or related field.
• Five years of high-volume sous chef/kitchen management experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication and basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cooks and culinary staff to ensure quality and presentation.
• Control waste by managing production levels and portion accuracy.
• Establish and enforce departmental internal controls and procedures.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, organized work environment.
• Monitor staffing levels to meet budget requirements.
• Participate in interviewing, mentoring, and staff development.
• Notify leadership of variances in production, inventory, or operations.
• Resolve conflicts with staff, customers, or in-house situations.
• Oversee ongoing staff training and development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Cleaning & Tidying

Cooking

Cooking Equipment Operation

Food Preparation

Food Presentation

Knife Skills

Policy & Procedures

Tasting Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Choctaw Nation in Pocola, OK is seeking a Full-Time Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager to lead menu planning, oversee food preparation, and control waste while maintaining high service standards. The role requires a Bachelor's in Culinary Arts or related field and five years of senior kitchen leadership.

The position operates Tue–Sat, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, with a Weekly Earned Wage Access option for eligible staff. You will supervise cooks, manage inventory, train staff, and ensure safety and sanitation