Executive Kitchen Operations Manager

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Hard Rock Casino Rockford is seeking an experienced kitchen leadership professional to oversee back-of-house operations and the Food Hall. You will ensure culinary standards, proper cooking, portions, and rapid service while guiding a team toward brand compliance.

Responsibilities include budgeting, cost control, staff scheduling, and staff development to deliver exceptional guest experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry inclusive of restaurant culinary operations.
• Five (5) years of kitchen management experience.
• Must obtain and maintain valid licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Gaming regulations.
• Must possess all local food management and safety certifications.
• Must successfully pass background check.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Prior experience opening new properties/outlets strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate financial comprehension regarding the Food Hall budget.
• Effectively control costs of food and related purchases in alignment with budgeted expectations.
• Manage staff schedules in accordance with the Food Hall’s budget and forecast models.
• Maintain the highest standards of brand, local health, safety, and food preparation hygiene requirements.
• Support the team in consistent execution of all systems and processes to deliver products and services to brand standards.
• Develop the kitchen team in all aspects of kitchen execution from 100% recipe adherence to banquet service.
• Foster an environment of customer service with the guest first mindset.
• Hires, trains, motivates, evaluates, and supervises staff to achieve objectives.
• Ensure storage of food items complies with health requirements.
• Involvement with purchasing to ensure high quality food products.
• Meet budgetary guidelines for food cost, labor cost and miscellaneous costs.
• Attend meetings and complete follow-ups.

Skills

Organizational skills

Budgeting experience

Communication skills

Food preparation knowledge

Tools

Computer programs

Job description

Hard Rock Casino Rockford is seeking an experienced kitchen leadership professional to oversee back-of-house operations and the Food Hall. You will ensure culinary standards, proper cooking, portions, and rapid service while guiding a team toward brand compliance.

Responsibilities include budgeting, cost control, staff scheduling, and staff development to deliver exceptional guest experience in a fast-paced environment.