Senior Kitchen Operations Manager

Golden Entertainment, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Pahrump Lakeside, LLC is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations, uphold quality standards, and ensure health and safety compliance. You will oversee staffing, training, menu execution, and cost controls while supporting strategic initiatives.

Strong leadership and culinary knowledge are essential to drive guest satisfaction and departmental success. The role emphasizes staffing, training, and accountability, with responsibilities spanning inventory, cost control, and

Qualifications

• 2 years of food and beverage experience; includes leadership or progressive responsibility in culinary or back of house restaurant operations
• Proven track record of effective decision-making under pressure and in dynamic environments
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence, coach, and resolve conflict across all levels of the organization
• Ability to adapt leadership style to support changing business needs and team dynamics
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and high-performing workplace culture
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with a focus on accountability and continuous improvement
• Skilled in prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities to meet deadlines and drive results
• Strong understanding of food safety protocols, sanitation, kitchen operations, and labor controls
• Ability to access and input information using a moderately complex computer system
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word; familiarity with collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams

Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, schedule, coach, evaluate, and manage department staff to support high performance and service excellence
• Drive execution of strategic initiatives by translating goals into actionable plans with team alignment
• Establish and uphold service standards within the department to meet guest expectations and goals
• Oversee all aspects of food preparation, handling, storage, portioning, and presentation with health/safety compliance
• Develop training outlines and implement job-specific training for quality and consistency
• Order and maintain food and beverage supplies, implement cost controls and inventory management
• Create new menu items and recipes and support recipe costing and portion control
• Ensure kitchen and equipment are clean, organized, and safe
• Oversee payroll and related administrative duties for accuracy and compliance
• Ensure compliance with gaming laws, internal controls, policies, and Title 31 where applicable
• Provide outstanding guest service in a timely manner to guests and team members
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Culinary degree or certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Excel

Word

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Golden Pahrump Lakeside, LLC is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations, uphold quality standards, and ensure health and safety compliance. You will oversee staffing, training, menu execution, and cost controls while supporting strategic initiatives.

Strong leadership and culinary knowledge are essential to drive guest satisfaction and departmental success. The role emphasizes staffing, training, and accountability, with responsibilities spanning inventory, cost control, and