Kitchen Operations Leader: Elevate Food & Team Performance

Golden Entertainment, Inc.; Pahrump (NV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Pahrump Lakeside, LLC is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations, oversee staffing, food prep, and ensure health and safety compliance.

You will drive quality, control costs, develop training, and collaborate with division leadership to meet guest expectations. This role requires 2 years of F&B leadership, strong communication, and a passion for high standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; culinary degree or certification preferred.
• Experience leading back-of-house operations and teams.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, schedule, coach, evaluate, and manage department staff to support high performance, engagement, and alignment with company standards and service excellence
• Drive the execution of strategic initiatives by translating organizational goals into actionable plans, ensuring team alignment, accountability, and timely delivery under the guidance of division leadership
• Establish and uphold service standards within assigned department(s), ensuring consistent delivery that meets or exceeds guest expectations and operational goals
• Oversee all aspects of food preparation, handling, storage, portioning, and presentation, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
• Develop training outlines and implement job-specific training to ensure quality food production and consistent dish presentation
• Order and maintain all food and beverage supplies, implementing cost controls and inventory management
• Create new menu items and recipes and support accurate recipe costing and portion control
• Ensure that kitchen and equipment are clean, organized, and maintained in accordance with operational and safety standards
• Oversee payroll and related administrative duties to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Ensure compliance with all applicable gaming laws and company internal controls, policies and procedures, Title 31, and federal regulations, if they apply to the position
• Provide outstanding guest service in a timely manner to both guests and fellow team members that meets the company's guest service culture standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Decision-Making

Communication

Adaptability

Accountability

Problem-Solving

Multitasking

Food Safety

Computer Proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Culinary degree or certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Golden Pahrump Lakeside, LLC is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations, oversee staffing, food prep, and ensure health and safety compliance.

You will drive quality, control costs, develop training, and collaborate with division leadership to meet guest expectations. This role requires 2 years of F&B leadership, strong communication, and a passion for high standards in a fast-paced environment.