Executive Legends Room Chef & Kitchen Lead

Downstream Casino Resort; Quapaw (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Downstream Casino Resort in Oklahoma is seeking a hands-on Executive Sous Chef to lead the kitchen, manage cooks, and ensure high quality food and service in a fast-paced environment.

You will hire, train, schedule, and coach staff, oversee food preparation, maintain sanitation and cost controls, and collaborate with front-of-house management to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

We value professional appearance, strong communication, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years supervisory experience in food production.
• Proven track record of maintaining food production standards.
• Experience managing food and labor costs and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain elevated level of food quality and guest service within budgeted costs.
• Supervise cooks and kitchen staff; hands-on chef with passion for food.
• Hire, train, coach, schedule, and evaluate employees; address issues and resolve problems.
• Oversee receiving, storage, rotation, and sanitation to meet health regulations.
• Collaborate with front-of-house management to ensure guest satisfaction and smooth service.

Skills

Team Player

Excellent communication

English literacy

Education

Two-year Culinary Arts / equivalent training

Five years restaurant industry with 2–3 years supervisory

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Downstream Casino Resort in Oklahoma is seeking a hands-on Executive Sous Chef to lead the kitchen, manage cooks, and ensure high quality food and service in a fast-paced environment.

You will hire, train, schedule, and coach staff, oversee food preparation, maintain sanitation and cost controls, and collaborate with front-of-house management to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

We value professional appearance, strong communication, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.