Senior Buffet Saucier & Culinary Lead

Grand Sierra Resort; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, NV seeks an experienced culinary professional to join a fast-paced kitchen. You will prepare menu items per standard recipes, manage rotation and inventory, and ensure top-tier guest service.

The role requires coordinating with staff and hotel departments to meet daily forecasts and production needs. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in a high-volume kitchen and familiarity with food safety, sanitation, and cost controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ culinary experience in a high volume restaurant kitchen.
• Culinary management experience preferred or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely prepare all food prep and items per standard recipes.
• Maintain product turnover with proper rotation and controls.
• Respond to guest inquiries with a positive, clear voice and provide excellent guest service.
• Monitor staff performance, quality and production flow; drive improvements.
• Interact with hotel departments to obtain information for proper service.
• Read forecasts, menus, and recipes to produce and delegate items.
• Direct cooks and team members in proper job functions and guest interaction.

Skills

Organized workflow

Prioritize tasks

Guest service orientation

Food safety & sanitation

Problem solving

Multi-tasking under pressure

Team coordination

Following instructions

Education

Culinary experience (2+ years)

Job description

Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, NV seeks an experienced culinary professional to join a fast-paced kitchen. You will prepare menu items per standard recipes, manage rotation and inventory, and ensure top-tier guest service.

The role requires coordinating with staff and hotel departments to meet daily forecasts and production needs. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in a high-volume kitchen and familiarity with food safety, sanitation, and cost controls.