Lead Chef for Upscale Dining & Team Mentorship

Ko-Kwel Casino Resort Coos Bay; North Bend (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefit

Time off policy

401-K with 4% company match

Job summary

Ko-Kwel Casino Resort is seeking a seasoned Chef de Cuisine to lead the Plank House kitchen. You will oversee food production across three dining concepts, mentor a tal­ented team, and collaborate with the Executive and Sous Chefs on menus and cost control.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and regional flavors, with opportunities to influence daily features and seasonal updates in a coastal Oregon setting.

Qualifications

• Five or more years in upscale or high-volume restaurants with at least a year leading a team.
• Proven expertise in classic techniques with global flavor curiosity.
• Ability to mentor and develop Tribal Member employees per policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead food production across three dining areas with focus on quality, consistency, and timeliness.
• Develop menus, daily features, and seasonal updates with Executive Chef.
• Train staff on recipe execution, portioning, and plating while modeling efficiency.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Kitchen management

Staff training

Education

Formal culinary training

Tools

Serve Safe certification

Job description

Ko-Kwel Casino Resort is seeking a seasoned Chef de Cuisine to lead the Plank House kitchen. You will oversee food production across three dining concepts, mentor a tal­ented team, and collaborate with the Executive and Sous Chefs on menus and cost control.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and regional flavors, with opportunities to influence daily features and seasonal updates in a coastal Oregon setting.