Steakhouse Kitchen Manager

Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel; Victoriano Hernandez Colonia (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to assist the Executive Chef in all facets of food production, sanitation, cost control, and staff training. This role drives efficient operations across outlets, ensuring top-quality presentation and guest satisfaction while supporting the casino’s dining program.

The position requires strong English communication, prior BOH supervisory experience, and a commitment to food safety and standards.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• A degree from an accredited culinary school is preferred.
• Opening or start up experience, preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years BOH experience in a management/supervisory position in a full service à la carte restaurant, fine dining and/or steakhouse concept, preferred.
• Strong communication skills in English both written and oral; Spanish or other languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Tribal, Federal and gaming regulations and Kickapoo Lucky Eagle policies.
• Maintain high guest service standards by addressing guest and staff concerns.
• Meet established specifications for all food products and forecasted needs.
• Provide prompt food delivery to designated outlets and guests.
• Assign tasks to optimize labor and meet daily production needs.
• Set up and inspect all assigned food outlets for readiness and opening.
• Follow production and cleaning schedules, time and temperature logs.
• Prepare daily reports, identify issues, and propose improvements.
• Relay guest and staff complaints and report health and safety concerns.
• Communicate variances to leadership and ensure information moves to next shift.
• Maintain sanitary, clean, safe kitchen environment at all times.
• Review and adjust menu items as necessary.
• Utilize leftovers when possible to minimize waste.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is clean, functioning, and properly maintained.
• Create recipe cards for all menu items and train staff on their use.
• Prepare dishes for special events and create steakhouse menus with daily features.
• Assist with annual budget process and staffing recommendations.

Skills

BOH Management

Staff Training

Cost Control

Food Safety

English Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary School Degree

Job description

Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to assist the Executive Chef in all facets of food production, sanitation, cost control, and staff training. This role drives efficient operations across outlets, ensuring top-quality presentation and guest satisfaction while supporting the casino’s dining program.

The position requires strong English communication, prior BOH supervisory experience, and a commitment to food safety and standards.