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Ldlcasino; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

PENN Entertainment in Lake Charles, LA, is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead daily culinary operations and ensure guest satisfaction. Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing schedules, producing menu items, controlling costs, and upholding health and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree in culinary or related field, at least 2 years cooking experience and 1 year supervisory experience, with strong English communication and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in culinary or related field and 2+ years culinary experience required.
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Responsibilities

• As supervising staff in the department and providing guidance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Customer service

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Report writing

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Math skills

Education

Associate degree in culinary or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

bWE’RE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US.

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry where the days and nights are fast‑paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers who are driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members’ financial, physical, and mental well‑being. Specific benefits—such as day‑one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and daily supervision to staff in the department.
• Support and administer operational goals and monitor achievements of performance and profit objectives.
• Adhere to scheduling and coordinate with management regarding any concerns, with attention to guest satisfaction.
• Produce menu items as listed in each restaurant; follow all prep lists and ensure kitchens are stocked and ready for service.
• Support compliance with departmental budgets.
• Enthusiastically support, actively promote, and demonstrate superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs. Ensure customer service standards are followed by all team members and address issues as they arise.
• Assist with maintaining cost‑control methods and procedures by monitoring consistent pars and inventory in each restaurant.
• Assist Chef de Cuisine with administrative duties, such as tracking/maintaining attendance records.
• Assist with maintaining established quality assurance procedures to ensure acceptable health department and customer service standards.
• Ensure regulatory compliance within area of authority and report potential issues to management.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (A.A.) in culinary or related field, and minimum two (2) years of culinary experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum one (1) year of previous supervisory experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluent and literate in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to interact with guests, staff, and colleagues and resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Ability to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as business needs dictate.

Company Culture & Benefits

We’ve grown to become the leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences thanks to our 43 destinations across North America, online sports betting and iCasino via theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino®.

Being an industry leader means more than being a purveyor of fun. We are also committed to values like diversity and sustainability—for our community, our team members, our vendors, and our planet.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Equal Opportunity Employer