Kitchen Ops Leader – Food Hall

Hard Rock Hotel Cancun; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock Casino Rockford is seeking a seasoned culinary operations leader to oversee the back-of-house and Food Hall kitchen, ensuring adherence to brand standards, proper cooking, and quick service. The role drives cost controls, staff scheduling, and continuous training to maintain top quality.

Ideal candidate brings extensive hospitality experience, strong budgeting skills, and a proven track record in kitchen management and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in hospitality with restaurant culinary operations.
• Five (5) years of kitchen management experience.
• Must obtain and maintain valid licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Gaming regulations.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate financial comprehension regarding the Food Hall budget.
• Effectively control costs of food and related purchases in alignment with budgeted expectations.
• Manage staff schedules in accordance with the Food Hall budget and forecast models.
• Maintain the highest standards of brand, local health, safety, and food preparation hygiene requirements.
• Support the team in consistent execution of all systems and processes to deliver products and services to brand standards.
• Hires, trains, motivates, evaluates, and supervises staff to ensure adequate guidance and resources to accomplish objectives.

Job description

Hard Rock Casino Rockford is seeking a seasoned culinary operations leader to oversee the back-of-house and Food Hall kitchen, ensuring adherence to brand standards, proper cooking, and quick service. The role drives cost controls, staff scheduling, and continuous training to maintain top quality.

Ideal candidate brings extensive hospitality experience, strong budgeting skills, and a proven track record in kitchen management and safety compliance.