Head Chef — Lead Culinary Team & Operations

Ho-Chunk, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WarHorse Gaming Omaha is seeking a Restaurant Chef to oversee daily culinary operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction. You will lead back-of-house teams, manage labor and food costs, and maintain sanitation standards.

You will collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop menus and events, recruit and train staff, and drive profitability while upholding company policies and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in a kitchen, including at least three years in a supervisory culinary role.
• Associate degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or a related field preferred.
• Culinary Arts or Food Service degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily kitchen operations to ensure quality, consistency, efficiency, and guest satisfaction.
• Evaluates business needs, historical trends, and forecasted demand to allocate resources and maximize performance.
• Develops menus and special event offerings with the Executive Chef while maintaining cost controls.
• Recruits, trains, coaches, and develops culinary team members.
• Ensures compliance with health regulations and food safety standards.

Skills

Staff leadership

Budgeting

Food safety

Kitchen operations

Food preparation techniques

Communication skills

Problem solving

Equipment knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts or related field preferred

Culinary Arts or Food Service degree preferred

Job description

WarHorse Gaming Omaha is seeking a Restaurant Chef to oversee daily culinary operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction. You will lead back-of-house teams, manage labor and food costs, and maintain sanitation standards.

You will collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop menus and events, recruit and train staff, and drive profitability while upholding company policies and safety requirements.