Executive Kitchen Leader: High-Volume, Guest-Driven Cuisine

Caesars Entertainment; Stateline (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Caesars Entertainment’s Harrah’s and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe seeks an executive chef to lead all kitchen operations in a high-volume restaurant at the resort. You will oversee production, ensure quality, and drive guest satisfaction through excellent execution.

You will train and develop the culinary team, manage labor and food cost, and collaborate with restaurant leadership to optimize service flow. A culinary degree or ACF apprenticeship is preferred; 6–8 years in high-volume settings is

Qualifications

• High school diploma. Culinary degree or ACF Apprenticeship preferred. ACF Certification preferred. College credits in general studies preferred.
• 6–8 years experience in high volume establishment
• Ability to understand and respond to written orders, recipes and directs in English
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a focus on coaching for success

Responsibilities

• Supervises Assistant Chefs and is responsible for their performance as it relates to the daily operations of the restaurant.
• Supervises the preparation of all food in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Maintains the prescribed standards for quality, quantity and appearance of food prepared in assigned food prep area
• Assigns stations and breaks for all subordinate personnel during shift and directs their work activity.
• Maintains an adequate supply of food stock and controls ordering to eliminate waste and keep sanitary conditions.
• Maintains all facilities and equipment in clean and operable condition during assigned shift.
• Prepares and coordinates the periodic performance reviews of assigned personnel.
• Prepares yearly budget, including food cost, labor cost and controllable expenses.
• Responsible for the financial performance of the restaurant and seeks to improve profitability.
• Research, develop and implement new products to improve the operation of the restaurant.

Skills

Leadership

English proficiency

Food safety knowledge

Budget management

Menu engineering

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Degree or ACF Apprenticeship

ACF Certification

Job description

Caesars Entertainment’s Harrah’s and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe seeks an executive chef to lead all kitchen operations in a high-volume restaurant at the resort. You will oversee production, ensure quality, and drive guest satisfaction through excellent execution.

You will train and develop the culinary team, manage labor and food cost, and collaborate with restaurant leadership to optimize service flow. A culinary degree or ACF apprenticeship is preferred; 6–8 years in high-volume settings is