Head Chef – Lead Menus, Teams & Guest Experience, Omaha

WarHorse Gaming; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WarHorse Gaming Omaha seeks an experienced Restaurant Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality and guest satisfaction. You will manage labor and food costs, oversee inventory, and uphold sanitation standards, while collaborating with the Executive Chef on menus and events.

You will recruit, train, and develop a culinary team, craft menu specials with cost awareness, and maintain recipe standards.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Associate degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Culinary Arts or Food Service degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of kitchen experience, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory culinary role.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety standards.
• Experience managing labor costs, food costs, inventory, and budgeting.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment and operations.
• Demonstrated commitment to guest service excellence and ethical conduct.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily kitchen operations to ensure quality, consistency, efficiency, and guest satisfaction.
• Evaluates business needs, historical trends, and forecasted demand to allocate resources effectively and maximize operational performance.
• Monitors food preparation and presentation to ensure adherence to recipes, preparation techniques, and quality standards.
• Partners with the Executive Chef to develop menus and special event offerings that meet guest expectations while maintaining cost controls.
• Recruits, schedules, trains, coaches, and develops culinary team members.
• Creates menu specials and determines associated food costs and profitability.
• Develops and maintains recipe standards, portion controls, and food specifications.
• Ensures compliance with all company policies, health regulations, and food safety standards.
• Maintains proper sanitation practices, food storage procedures, and inventory rotation.
• Assists in developing and managing departmental budgets and labor costs.
• Oversees food purchasing, inventory management, receiving, and vendor relationships.
• Ensures restaurant operations are organized for efficient and high-quality service.
• Utilizes POS and inventory management systems to monitor costs and maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Attends meetings, training sessions, and departmental functions as required.
• Provides exceptional guest service and fosters a positive work environment.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Problem solving

Decision making

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or related field

Culinary Arts or Food Service degree

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

WarHorse Gaming Omaha seeks an experienced Restaurant Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality and guest satisfaction. You will manage labor and food costs, oversee inventory, and uphold sanitation standards, while collaborating with the Executive Chef on menus and events.

You will recruit, train, and develop a culinary team, craft menu specials with cost awareness, and maintain recipe standards.