Head Chef - Creative Leader in High-Volume Casino Kitchen

Boyd Gaming; Cincinnati (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Gaming is seeking a skilled culinary leader to supervise the kitchen and drive daily food production in a casino setting. You will oversee a team, ensure high-quality preparation, and maintain regulatory standards across health, safety, and cost control.

Responsibilities include menu development support, labor scheduling, and coordination with front-of-house to ensure seamless guest experiences. Five years in the industry with sous-chef experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent food technique and cultural knowledge.
• Advanced butchery knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking under deadlines.
• Ability to manage P&L, costing and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver internal and external guest service the Boyd Gaming Way with a friendly demeanor.
• Staff, schedule, train, develop and monitor culinary team; manage wage actions.
• Oversee cooking operations ensuring quality, timeliness, and presentation to standard.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations and sanitation in all areas.
• Assist Executive Chef with budgets, labor schedules and accountability systems.
• Coordinate front-of-house and back-of-house communication for smooth service.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff supervision

Food preparation

Menu design

Budgeting / cost control

Health & safety compliance

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Boyd Gaming is seeking a skilled culinary leader to supervise the kitchen and drive daily food production in a casino setting. You will oversee a team, ensure high-quality preparation, and maintain regulatory standards across health, safety, and cost control.

Responsibilities include menu development support, labor scheduling, and coordination with front-of-house to ensure seamless guest experiences. Five years in the industry with sous-chef experience preferred.