Lead Food Court Chef - Kitchen Ops & Innovation

Infor; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pechanga Resort Casino is seeking a Food Court Chef to manage daily Culinary Department operations within PRC regulations in Temecula. Lead staffing, schedule plans, and staff development while delivering high-quality, safe, and compliant meals.

Responsibilities include controlling food and labor costs, maintaining sanitation, training staff, and ensuring equipment and inventories meet standards; collaboration with the Executive Chef team is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; AA degree or equivalent preferred.
• At least 8 years’ experience in kitchens, including 3 years as a chef, preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage kitchen operations with strict sanitation.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety standards and food handling procedures.
• Experience in budgeting, cost control, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to team members in meal preparation and service.
• Identify and correct defects; implement continuous quality and sanitation improvements.
• Manage food cost, labor cost, and controllable expenses.
• Train kitchen staff and communicate curriculum to Team Members.
• Oversee inventory and establish par levels for purchasing and production.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity when accessing departmental information.
• Oversee operational aspects of the kitchen to meet set standards.
• Support the Executive Chef team in achieving divisional targets.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques, recipes, and equipment to staff.
• Ensure daily operation and provide necessary tools for safe food handling.
• Maintain safety and sanitation; enforce budget controls; supervise chefs and line staff.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Staff management

Food safety

Budgeting

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Kronos

Stratton Warren

Job description

Pechanga Resort Casino is seeking a Food Court Chef to manage daily Culinary Department operations within PRC regulations in Temecula. Lead staffing, schedule plans, and staff development while delivering high-quality, safe, and compliant meals.

Responsibilities include controlling food and labor costs, maintaining sanitation, training staff, and ensuring equipment and inventories meet standards; collaboration with the Executive Chef team is essential.