Executive Chef

Cincinnati, OH, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $71,000.00 - $97,800.00

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

On-call

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Professional Development

Paid holidays

Job Description

This Executive Chef position is offered within a dynamic hospitality environment committed to delivering exceptional food and beverage experiences to guests. The hiring establishment is a professional kitchen setting, likely part of a hotel, resort, or casino hospitality group, which places a strong emphasis on culinary excellence, innovative menu development, and operational efficiency. This role is a full-time leadership opportunity, crucial for maintaining the high standards of food quality, kitchen organization, and staff management across the entire property.

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Job Requirements

culinary education of at least 2 years preferred
minimum of 3-5 years in a similar senior culinary role
advanced understanding of food preparation standards
expertise in human resources management
proven experience with back-of-house operations and inventory control
excellent communication and deadline management
flexible availability including weekends, nights, holidays, and on-call shifts
proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
ability to learn new systems quickly
experience with bar operations is a plus
must be eligible to obtain Kentucky gaming and racing license

Job Qualifications

2+ years culinary education preferred
3-5+ years experience in a similar executive chef position
advanced knowledge of professional food preparation principles and practices
proficient human resources management skills
excellent knowledge of back-of-house systems, ordering, and inventory
strong communication skills
ability to meet deadlines
proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
aptitude for learning automated inventory and purchasing systems
experience or involvement with bar operations preferred
ability to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming and racing license

Job Duties

Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities consistent with the brand and annual plan
ensure high quality food and beverage to guests while maintaining cost effectiveness
maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen
emphasize food diversity and quality in preparation
direct and manage culinary and stewarding staff
develop new recipes, plan menus, and handle administrative tasks
train staff on safe operation of equipment and cooking procedures
establish and review staffing levels, delegate duties to team members
enforce company policies, safety, and health regulations
monitor service standards, ticket times, and production schedules
establish recipes and ensure proper execution
develop prep and production schedules
control food costs, purchasing, portion control, and waste management
establish maintenance schedules for kitchen equipment
develop annual budgets and business plans
coordinate with staff on menu improvements and pricing
collaborate with marketing on events and promotions
maintain relationships with property management and vendors
obtain feedback on food and service quality and resolve customer complaints
perform other assigned duties

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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