TOURNANT RESTAURANT CHEF

Rohnert Park, CA, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Exact $100,000.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

flexible scheduling

Job Description

Graton Resort & Casino is a premier entertainment and hospitality destination located in California. Renowned for its vibrant gaming floor, diverse dining options, and luxurious accommodations, Graton Resort & Casino combines the excitement of a world-class casino with exceptional guest experiences. The resort prides itself on delivering top-tier service and quality across all its venues, making it a sought-after location for both leisure and business visitors. With a focus on hospitality excellence, the resort invests heavily in its culinary team, ensuring that the food and beverage offerings meet the highest standards of taste, presentation, and service. The organization fosters a dynamic and inclusive work environment where employees are encouraged to grow professionally and contribute to the overall guest satisfaction.

The Tournant Restaurant Chef is a versatile and pivotal culinary leadership role within Graton Resort & Casino. This position entails rotating through various kitchen environments across multiple venues at the resort to provide interim management coverage during staff absences such as paid time off and leaves of absence. The role is essential in maintaining operational continuity across the resort's culinary operations. The Tournant Chef plans, organizes, directs, and supervises kitchen teams to ensure the seamless execution of all food production and service activities.

Working closely with venue leadership, the Tournant Restaurant Chef upholds the high standards associated with Graton's brand. This involves ensuring consistent food quality, presentation, and portion control, as well as timely meal service across breakfast, lunch, and dinner periods. The chef must be highly adaptable, able to integrate quickly into diverse kitchen settings, and provide strong leadership to kitchen staff.

A key part of the role is mentoring and training team members, fostering growth and professionalism within the culinary teams. The chef also manages inventory control and cost management to support efficient operations. Compliance with all health and safety regulations, including Department of Health standards and OSHA guidelines, is mandatory to maintain a safe and clean kitchen environment. This role demands a proactive approach to scheduling, team communication, and enforcing company policies while promoting a positive workplace culture.

This role requires a highly skilled culinary professional with at least five years of related experience, including two years in high-volume or fine dining environments. The ideal candidate brings comprehensive culinary expertise across a wide range of techniques and cuisines, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate independently under pressure. The position offers a competitive annual salary of $100,000 and requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary. Applicants must be 21 years or older and either possess or be willing to obtain a California Food Handler Certification. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a leading resort casino's culinary success while developing diverse skills through varied kitchen assignments.

Job Requirements

Minimum of five years culinary experience in related fields
At least two years experience in high-volume or fine dining environments
Ability to adapt quickly to new kitchen environments and operational cultures
Ability to work in all aspects of kitchen operations including high-volume production
Proficiency in fine dining techniques such as butchering, baking, soups, stocks, sauces, roasting, sautéing, broiling, grilling, and cold food production
Strong communication skills in written and verbal form
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Demonstrates maturity, sound judgment, and effective decision making
Must be 21 years or older
Must possess or obtain California Food Handler Certification
Ability to stand for long periods, walk frequently, bend or reach six feet
Capability to lift 50 pounds and push 150-250 pounds on a pushcart
Manual dexterity to operate job-related equipment

Job Qualifications

Minimum of five years culinary experience in related fields
At least two years experience in high-volume or fine dining environments
Ability to adapt quickly to new kitchen environments and operational cultures
Proficiency in diverse cooking techniques including butchering, baking, sauces, roasting, sautéing, broiling, grilling, and cold food production
Strong communication skills with guests, team members, and management
Ability to manage time effectively and work independently
Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Demonstrated maturity and sound judgment in decision making
Possession or willingness to obtain California Food Handler Certification

Job Duties

Redefine hospitality by promoting and supporting Graton Resort & Casino values
Perform duties in accordance with resort standards, policies, and procedures
Oversee daily kitchen operations ensuring smooth food production, team coordination, and service efficiency
Supervise and train kitchen staff by mentoring and supporting adherence to food preparation standards
Execute standardized recipes ensuring food quality, consistency, presentation, and portion control
Manage inventory and cost control by implementing inventory procedures and monitoring stock levels
Enforce safety and sanitation standards complying with health and OSHA regulations
Schedule and assign tasks ensuring optimal staffing and labor cost control
Facilitate team communication and engagement through daily huddles and updates
Uphold department policies by enforcing procedures and fostering a positive work environment