Lead Restaurant Kitchen Manager

Fantasy Springs Resort; Indio (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fantasy Springs Resort in Indio, CA, is seeking a culinary leader to oversee the POM Restaurant and supervise all kitchen operations. The role requires directing the culinary team to deliver diverse local, regional, national and international dishes with a focus on quality and consistency.

The candidate will lead staff training, control food costs, manage menus and schedules, and ensure safety and compliance across daily operations in a high-volume casino resort environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED; culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred.
• Two to five years of progressive culinary management or high-volume restaurant experience.
• Prior supervisory experience in a high-volume kitchen required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the POM Restaurant and supervise all aspects of the operation.
• Prepare and present local, regional, national and international cuisines.
• Develop and communicate curriculum to staff through ongoing training.
• Manage production ordering, storage and delivery of product.
• Monitor inventory and conduct monthly inventory for the department.
• Develop flexible schedules and control labor costs.

Skills

Advanced cooking

Food cost control

Budget management

Staff training

Scheduling

Kitchen leadership

Effective communication

Physical stamina/strength

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary arts degree or apprenticeship preferred

2–5 years culinary management experience

Supervisory experience in high-volume kitchen

Job description

Fantasy Springs Resort in Indio, CA, is seeking a culinary leader to oversee the POM Restaurant and supervise all kitchen operations. The role requires directing the culinary team to deliver diverse local, regional, national and international dishes with a focus on quality and consistency.

The candidate will lead staff training, control food costs, manage menus and schedules, and ensure safety and compliance across daily operations in a high-volume casino resort environment.