Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Culinary Team

Caesars Entertainment; South Lake Tahoe (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrah’s and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe is seeking a kitchen leader to oversee all restaurant operations, ensuring top-quality food, consistent execution, and exceptional guest service. The role focuses on production, line execution, inventory, and sanitation while training and motivating the culinary team.

Responsibilities include managing labor, food costs, and waste, promoting teamwork, and driving continuous improvement to uphold quality and profitability in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; culinary degree or ACF Apprenticeship preferred.
• ACF Certification preferred; college credits in general studies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Assistant Chefs and oversees daily restaurant operations.
• Prepares food across assigned areas and maintains quality standards.
• Performs regular checks in prep areas and assists in production during peak times.
• Maintains food stock, controls waste and enforces sanitation guidelines.
• Directs staff, assigns stations, and oversees labor costs.
• Coordinates with restaurant leadership to ensure smooth service and guest satisfaction.
• Develops and enforces Standard Operating Procedures and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Integrity

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree

ACF Apprenticeship preferred

ACF Certification preferred

Job description

Harrah’s and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe is seeking a kitchen leader to oversee all restaurant operations, ensuring top-quality food, consistent execution, and exceptional guest service. The role focuses on production, line execution, inventory, and sanitation while training and motivating the culinary team.

Responsibilities include managing labor, food costs, and waste, promoting teamwork, and driving continuous improvement to uphold quality and profitability in a high-volume environment.