Restaurant Chef

Voted one of the Best Places to Work in the North Bay for the second consecutive year, Graton Resort & Casino offers exciting career opportunities within multiple departments and its leaders support continual career development and advancement.

The Restaurant Chef responsibilities include overseeing the culinary operations of a designated restaurant outlet. This position is primarily responsible for planning, organizing, directing and supervising the work of Team Members in a restaurant kitchen environment, and all culinary related tasks. The Restaurant Chef works in conjunction with the Restaurant General Manager to uphold quality standards, maintain consistency and ensure timely execution across all meal periods.

Key responsibilities include developing new menus, preparing, testing, tasting and controlling new menu items, as well as following established recipes provided by Food Operations leadership and/or restaurant brand partners. The Restaurant Chef maintains updated and accurate recipes and cost of all dishes.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of culinary experience in related fields.
• At least two (2) years of experience in a high-volume and/or fine dining environment.
• Strong understanding of profit and loss statements, cost control, menu planning, budgeting, training, inventory control, and sanitation.
• Ability to work in all aspects of kitchen operations, including high-volume production across breakfast, lunch, and dinner services. Proficiency in fine dining techniques, butchering, baking, soups, stocks, sauces, roasting, sautéing, broiling, grilling, and cold food production.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with guests, Team Members, and management in both written and verbal forms.
• Strong ability to manage time effectively and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Demonstrates maturity, sound judgment, and the ability to make effective decisions, even in high pressure or challenging situations.
• Must be able to obtain a gaming license from the Graton Gaming Commission during the preemployment hiring process. Must possess or obtain a California Food Handler Certification

Graton provides complimentary healthcare for qualifying team members, 401k matching and myriad discounts at local North Bay businesses.