Responsible for the front-line management of the kitchens and kitchen personnel, ensuring the quality preparation of all menu items and proper handling/ storage of all food items in accordance with standards. Coordinate the purchases of all food and develops menus, maintaining approved food costs and labor costs.

• Maintain complete knowledge of, and ensure staff compliance with, all applicable company and regulatory policies and procedures. 
• Establish daily staff priorities and assigns production and prep tasks to staff to execute. 
• Ensure menu items are prepared following recipes and yield guidelines. 
• Promote positive guest relations at all times; resolve guest complaints in an appropriate and timely manner. 
• Conduct frequent walkthroughs of each kitchen area and direct respective personnel to correct any deficiencies. 
• Develop new menu items, test and write recipes. 
• Oversee and direct the training of new hires in specified phases of the kitchen operation. 
• Maintain an on-going training program for existing staff. 
• Responsible for personnel-related matters including but not limited to interviewing, hiring, scheduling, training, coaching, evaluating, promoting, counseling, and discharging. 

• High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate. 
• Certification of culinary training or apprenticeship. 
• Five (5) years of experience in a similar position preferred. 
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Must have excellent customer service, communication, leadership, training, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain any necessary licenses and/or certifications.

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.