PLAYBOOK HEAD CHEF

Graton Resort & Casino; Rohnert Park (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Graton Resort & Casino seeks a Head Chef to lead the sports bar kitchen, delivering an exceptional dining experience in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

You will oversee all kitchen operations, drive creative menus, and maintain top quality, safety, and presentation standards while controlling costs and inventory.

Qualifications

• Experience leading high‑volume, casino or hotel kitchens.
• Proven ability to manage inventory and cost controls.
• Strong knowledge of safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
• Ability to design and execute creative menus consistent with brand.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth food production and service.
• Lead, mentor, and schedule kitchen staff for optimal performance.
• Develop and refine recipes aligned with Graton's brand and guest expectations.
• Maintain high food quality, taste, presentation, and portion control.
• Manage production in relation to events and forecasts; coordinate staff accordingly.
• Implement inventory procedures, control costs, and participate in budget planning.
• Enforce safety and sanitation standards per health regulations.
• Drive leadership guidance from Food Operations and Property leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Inventory management

Cost control

Food safety

Team coaching

Sanitation standards

Kitchen operations

Job description

Position Summary The Playbook Head Chef is the culinary leader for Graton Resort & Casino's sports bar, responsible for delivering an exceptional dining experience that reflects its energetic, sports-driven atmosphere. This role combines creative menu development with operational excellence, ensuring high-quality food preparation, consistency, and presentation in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The Head Chef oversees all kitchen operations, including inventory management, cost control, and team performance, while maintaining strict standards of safety and sanitation. By fostering collaboration and innovation, this position drives culinary excellence and supports the property's commitment to becoming Sonoma County's premier dining destination.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for redefining hospitality at Graton Resort & Casino while living, supporting, and promoting our values.
• Perform responsibilities in accordance with all Company standards, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee Daily Kitchen Operations -- Manage all aspects of the kitchen, ensuring smooth execution of food production, team coordination, and service efficiency. Direct, mentor, and support kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food preparation standards.
• Develop and Execute Recipes -- Create and refine recipes that align with Graton's brand and guest expectations, ensuring proper execution of standardized recipes.
• Ensure Food Quality and Consistency -- Oversee all food production, maintaining high standards in taste, presentation, and portion control.
• Manage Production -- Review upcoming events and forecasts to coordinate production and ensure
• Maintain Inventory and Cost Control -- Implement inventory management procedures, monitor food usage, and ensure proper stock levels for continuous kitchen operations. Participate in annual budget planning, oversee financial forecasting, and implement cost-saving measures while maintaining quality.
• Execute Leadership Directives -- Follow all guidance from Food Operations and Property leadership, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Enforce Safety and Sanitation Standards -- Uphold all Department of Health, OSHA, and company
• Schedule and Assign Tasks Efficiently -- Create and manage team schedules, ensuring optimal staffing levels while maintaining labor cost controls.
• Uphold Department Policies and Standards -- Enforce company policies, procedures, and service
• Manage Performance and Accountability -- Provide regular feedback, coaching, and corrective action to ensure fair and consistent performance management.
• Maintain Accurate Team Member Records -- Oversee attendance tracking, payroll accuracy, and
• This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that a team member in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced, or delegated by Management to meet the business needs of the property.