DescriptionHard Rock Casino & Hotel Tulsa is hiring an Executive Chef to be responsible for the overall culinary vision and across all dining venues including highvolume and fine dining restaurants banquets inroom dining and partner concepts. This position demands a strategic leader with extensive culinary expertise strong financial acumen and exceptional team management skills.
Responsibilities- Lead the of all food and beverage strategic initiatives impacting the culinary team.
- Develop and manage the annual culinary budget ensuring costeffective operations.
- Oversee the implementation of policies procedures training programs and menus.
- Recruit train supervise and mentor property chefs driving employee engagement and performance.
- Monitor customer satisfaction and recommend menu adjustments as needed.
- Develop new menu items standardized recipes and presentation standards.
- Implement production worksheets and waste management processes.
- Lead culinary concept development for all venues.
- Manage the selection purchasing storage and inventory of food and beverage products.
- Control food and labor costs driving profits and managing expenses.
- Implement employee engagement and culture strategies.
- Approve hiring and termination decisions for kitchen staff.
- Ensure compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain high standards of safety health sanitation and cleanliness.
- Adhere to all Tribal and State health department regulations.
Qualifications- Culinary Arts Degree.
- At least 10 years of experience as an Executive Chef or Assistant Executive Chef or equivalent experience.
- Experience in a similar gaming resort setting.
- Leadership experience at a multipleoutlet property with a largescale banquet business.
- Experience with inventory management purchasing systems (e.g. Birch Street Stratton Warren) preferred.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to design and create menus for various dining styles.
- Ability to write recipes and portioning specifications within budgetary constraints.
- Ability to read and write English.
- Ability to respond to visual and verbal cues.
- Professional appearance.
- SERV Safe certification.
- Stateissued Alcoholic Beverage License.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required gaming licenses.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays.
- Ability to travel including overnight stays.