Executive Chef: Menu Mastery & Kitchen Leader

Augustine Casino; Coachella (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Augustine Casino seeks an Executive Chef to lead menu development across Café 54, Menyikish Bar & Grill, and the Employee Dining Room. You will ensure top quality and safety in every dish while driving menu costs, specifications, and standardized recipes.

You will manage kitchen operations, train staff, and collaborate with departments to deliver exceptional service and consistent, high-quality experiences for guests and employees.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in a high-volume restaurant.
• In-depth knowledge of culinary techniques and cooking methods.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and be accountable for all menu development for Café 54, Menyikish Bar & Grill, and the Employee Dining Room.
• Ensure food safety and quality in food preparation and develop menus to include strategic food costs, specifications and recipes.
• Establish controls to minimize food cost and supply waste.
• Develop standard recipes and techniques for high quality, consistent food preparation, presentation and taste.
• Prepare and cook food to order, following established recipes and procedures.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of food and supplies.
• Oversee cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen and equipment.
• Train and develop kitchen staff, ensuring they adhere to safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure excellent customer service.
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all staff members.
• Manage the kitchen operation and supervise staff.
• Provide training and resources to ensure the culinary team is set up for success.
• Conduct meetings with Cooks & Sous Chefs to keep staff informed and educated.
• Guide and supervise all aspects of the culinary operation with delegation when appropriate.
• Monitor equipment quality and drive operation efficiencies.
• Ensure safety standards and sanitary requirements are met.
• Ensure BEOs are fulfilled timely and accurately, communicating with necessary parties.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food safety management

Cost control

Staff training

Sanitation standards

Job description

Augustine Casino seeks an Executive Chef to lead menu development across Café 54, Menyikish Bar & Grill, and the Employee Dining Room. You will ensure top quality and safety in every dish while driving menu costs, specifications, and standardized recipes.

You will manage kitchen operations, train staff, and collaborate with departments to deliver exceptional service and consistent, high-quality experiences for guests and employees.