Executive Chef: Multi-Outlet Culinary Leader

Chinook Winds Casino Resort; Stroud (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chinook Winds Casino Resort is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across six food and beverage outlets in a high-volume casino environment. You will oversee standards, menu development, cost control, purchasing, inventory, and guest experience while ensuring consistency across all outlets.

The role requires hands-on leadership, ability to move between kitchens, and the development of a strong culinary team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Culinary degree from an accredited culinary school, or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Business, or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and extensive professional culinary experience may be considered.
• Minimum of Eight years previous Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or comparable senior culinary leadership experience required.
• Previous experience overseeing multiple food and beverage outlets required.
• Previous experience in a casino, resort, hotel, high-volume restaurant, or comparable hospitality environment required.
• Demonstrated experience managing food and labor costs, budgets, inventory, purchasing, and menu development required.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall culinary leadership, direction, and oversight for six food and beverage operations.
• Establish and maintain high standards for food quality, consistency, presentation, portion control, and preparation across all outlets.
• Lead, coach, develop, and hold culinary management and team members accountable for performance and adherence to established standards.
• Develop and maintain menus, recipes, daily specials, seasonal offerings, promotions, and culinary concepts appropriate to each outlet.
• Ensure all recipes are standardized, properly portioned, costed, and consistently executed.
• Monitor food quality and presentation through regular kitchen visits, line checks, tastings, and operational observations.
• Work with Engineering and other departments to address equipment repairs, maintenance needs, and capital improvement recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Food safety

Team development

Budgeting

Multi-unit supervision

Education

Culinary degree or related hospitality degree

High School Diploma or GED

Equivalent combination of education and extensive experience

Job description

Chinook Winds Casino Resort is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across six food and beverage outlets in a high-volume casino environment. You will oversee standards, menu development, cost control, purchasing, inventory, and guest experience while ensuring consistency across all outlets.

The role requires hands-on leadership, ability to move between kitchens, and the development of a strong culinary team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.