Executive Chef & Menu & Ops Leader

Rhythm City Casino Resort; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhythm City Casino Resort is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to oversee the kitchen outlet, ensuring high-quality food production and timely service while maintaining strict safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires strong culinary knowledge, staff development, and the ability to forecast demand, control costs, and ensure guest satisfaction in a fast-paced casino environment.

Qualifications

• High level of culinary knowledge and experience in food production and menu development.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements, health department laws, and alcohol beverage control requirements.
• Ability to stand/walk for up to eight hours.
• Ability to work with food products containing common allergens.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and all levels of employees.

Responsibilities

• Ensures quality and quantity of food in a timely manner to provide a favorable guest dining experience.
• Establishes menu forecasts and ensures staff are trained on recipes and forecasted needs.
• Maintains safety, health, sanitation, and cleanliness in kitchen areas.
• Oversees marketing functions requiring food items.
• Manages, delegates duties, and develops department staff, including interviewing and training.
• Controls payroll and staffing within budgetary guidelines.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA, health dept regulations, and alcohol policy.
• Promotes teamwork and effective communication across departments.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and adheres to internal procedures.

Job description

Rhythm City Casino Resort is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to oversee the kitchen outlet, ensuring high-quality food production and timely service while maintaining strict safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires strong culinary knowledge, staff development, and the ability to forecast demand, control costs, and ensure guest satisfaction in a fast-paced casino environment.