Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Exact $63,118.64
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
competitive salary
performance bonuses
Medical Coverage
prescription drug coverage
dental coverage
vision coverage
Life insurance
long-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Flexible spending account
Complimentary Meals
Team Member Parking
Company-paid gaming licenses
voluntary benefits
retirement plans
Job Description
Muckleshoot Casino is a premier gaming and entertainment destination located in Washington State, recognized for its commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. Operated by the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, the casino is known for its vibrant gaming floor, diverse dining options, and entertainment offerings that attract visitors from across the region. As a leading employer in the hospitality and gaming industry, Muckleshoot Casino fosters a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture that values teamwork, professional growth, and dedication to service. The casino operates with a strong focus on the community, contributing to economic development and providing numerous career opportunities for its employees.
Currently, Muckleshoot Casino is seeking a skilled and experienced Kitchen Manager to join their culinary team. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $63,118.64 depending on experience, along with discretionary performance bonuses awarded twice a year, reflecting the company’s recognition of employee contribution and excellence. The Kitchen Manager will be responsible for overseeing food preparation activities in assigned outlets, ensuring that all operational, sanitation, and quality standards are consistently met. This full-time position provides a unique opportunity to work within a respected hospitality environment that supports career development and team collaboration.
The Kitchen Manager will play a crucial leadership role in directing kitchen operations, supervising cooks, managing food inventory, and maintaining labor budgets to ensure efficiency and cost control. Key responsibilities include menu planning and development, training kitchen personnel, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The role also involves maintaining kitchen equipment and managing supplies to meet the business’s demands effectively. A strong emphasis is placed on minimizing waste and implementing controls to meet forecasted food and labor costs, contributing to the overall profitability of the operation.
In addition to operational duties, this position requires active participation in the recruitment and interviewing process for kitchen staff within assigned outlets. The Kitchen Manager will ensure that all kitchen employees understand and promote the Mission, Vision, and Values of Muckleshoot Casino, fostering a positive and productive work environment. The role involves hands-on involvement during high volume periods to ensure seamless food production and delivery.
Muckleshoot Casino offers an excellent benefits package that includes fully paid medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage for employees, with competitive premiums for dependents. Employees also receive employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and have access to flexible spending account options for health care expenses. Additional perks include complimentary meals, covered team member parking, company-paid gaming licenses, and a variety of voluntary benefits and retirement plans. This rewarding position is ideal for culinary professionals seeking to advance their careers within a reputable organization that values expertise, leadership, and quality service.
Currently, Muckleshoot Casino is seeking a skilled and experienced Kitchen Manager to join their culinary team. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $63,118.64 depending on experience, along with discretionary performance bonuses awarded twice a year, reflecting the company’s recognition of employee contribution and excellence. The Kitchen Manager will be responsible for overseeing food preparation activities in assigned outlets, ensuring that all operational, sanitation, and quality standards are consistently met. This full-time position provides a unique opportunity to work within a respected hospitality environment that supports career development and team collaboration.
The Kitchen Manager will play a crucial leadership role in directing kitchen operations, supervising cooks, managing food inventory, and maintaining labor budgets to ensure efficiency and cost control. Key responsibilities include menu planning and development, training kitchen personnel, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The role also involves maintaining kitchen equipment and managing supplies to meet the business’s demands effectively. A strong emphasis is placed on minimizing waste and implementing controls to meet forecasted food and labor costs, contributing to the overall profitability of the operation.
In addition to operational duties, this position requires active participation in the recruitment and interviewing process for kitchen staff within assigned outlets. The Kitchen Manager will ensure that all kitchen employees understand and promote the Mission, Vision, and Values of Muckleshoot Casino, fostering a positive and productive work environment. The role involves hands-on involvement during high volume periods to ensure seamless food production and delivery.
Muckleshoot Casino offers an excellent benefits package that includes fully paid medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage for employees, with competitive premiums for dependents. Employees also receive employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and have access to flexible spending account options for health care expenses. Additional perks include complimentary meals, covered team member parking, company-paid gaming licenses, and a variety of voluntary benefits and retirement plans. This rewarding position is ideal for culinary professionals seeking to advance their careers within a reputable organization that values expertise, leadership, and quality service.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Five years kitchen experience
- Two years kitchen management experience
- One year food ordering experience
- Ability to obtain a Class III B gaming license
- Must maintain a valid WA State Health Card/Food Handlers permit
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Five years kitchen experience
- Two years kitchen management experience
- One year food ordering experience
- Ability to obtain a Class III B gaming license
- Must maintain a valid WA State Health Card/Food Handlers permit
Job Duties
- Practice, support and promote the Mission, Vision and Values of Muckleshoot Casino
- Responsible for the planning and directing of the food preparation in the kitchen of assigned outlet(s)
- Supervise line production, including all cooks (prep and line) and ensure excess items are utilized efficiently
- Assist in setting schedule for kitchen staff associated with assigned outlet to maintain set labor budgets
- Develop and train all kitchen personnel assigned to outlet(s)
- Participate in the interview process of all new cooks for assigned outlet(s)
- Maintain menu knowledge and attention to detail plate presentation
- Contribute to the development and costing of recipes and design/development of menus
- Assist in conducting inventory on a regular basis to ensure proper par levels
- Ensure kitchen equipment is properly maintained and functioning
- Ensure the kitchen work area is stocked with specified tools, supplies and equipment to meet the business demand
- Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food and labor costs
- Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by Muckleshoot, local, state, and federal regulations are in compliance as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen
- Ensure the quality and consistency of product by implementing and following recipes
- May need to assist team members with production as needed during high volume periods as well as monitoring food flow, presentation, and timing on occasion
- Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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