Kitchen Manager-Executive Chef

The Kitchen Manager / Executive Chef is responsible for planning, managing, and directing the daily business operations of the restaurant and its back-of-house (BOH) staff. This role drives culinary excellence by overseeing all food preparation, production, recipe development, and kitchen staff training, with a strong emphasis on Continental and Latin Cuisine. All duties must be performed in accordance with regulatory guidelines, governmental health codes, and Truckee Gaming company policies.

Qualifications:

Minimum 2 to 3 years of culinary experience, which must include BOH leadership, food production, supervisory management, inventory control, and ordering. Prior experience working as a Lead Cook, Supervisor, Kitchen Manager, Executive Chef, or Sous Chef in a similar high-volume setting. Knowledge of MS Office Suite and basic computer skills for business tracking preferred, Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus to ensure seamless team communication. High School diploma or equivalent required; a degree in hotel/restaurant management is a plus. Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as business needs require.