Executive Kitchen Leader: Menu Innovation & Team Growth

Boyd Gaming; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Gaming Corporation in Cincinnati is seeking a skilled culinary leader to supervise the daily kitchen and ensure exceptional food quality, timely service, and strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation standards.

You will manage and develop the culinary team, work with the Executive Chef on menus and costing, and drive guest satisfaction while maintaining budgeting goals and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Excellent food technique and cultural knowledge.
• Advanced butchery knowledge.
• Strong supervisory experience.
• Ability to manage P&L and costing.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure timely food production.
• Staff scheduling, training, and performance evaluation.
• Uphold health department regulations and food safety standards.
• Monitor food and labor costs; manage inventories and costs.
• Collaborate with Outlet Manager to ensure quality and presentation.
• Develop and cost recipes; participate in menu changes.

Skills

Staff management

Menu planning

Food quality control

Budgeting and cost control

Health and safety compliance

Training and development

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Boyd Gaming Corporation in Cincinnati is seeking a skilled culinary leader to supervise the daily kitchen and ensure exceptional food quality, timely service, and strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation standards.

You will manage and develop the culinary team, work with the Executive Chef on menus and costing, and drive guest satisfaction while maintaining budgeting goals and operational efficiency.