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Kitchen Director Jobs in Nevada (NOW HIRING)

Food Service Director

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

This position provides hands‑on leadership of the kitchen and dining room operations while ... Direct and continually improve the daily operations of the kitchen, dining room, tray‑line, and ...

Tournant Ramsay Kitchen

Reno, NV · On-site

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

Direct Line Cooks during service to ensure smooth execution * Step into any station or kitchen as needed to maintain service flow and quality * Cook at busy change overs/callouts/vacations/breaks ...

Tournant-Ramsay Kitchen

Reno, NV · On-site

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

Direct Line Cooks during service to ensure smooth execution * Step into any station or kitchen as needed to maintain service flow and quality * Cook at busy change overs/callouts/vacations/breaks ...

This position provides hands-on leadership of the kitchen and dining room operations while ... Direct and continually improve the daily operations of the kitchen, dining room, tray-line, and ...

You will oversee the operational and financial responsibilities for the kitchen. You will manage an Assistant Food Service Director and/or a team of Food Service Workers and/or Cooks. These staff ...

Lead Tournant-Ramsay's Kitchen

Reno, NV · On-site

$17.25 - $22/hr

Direct Line Cooks during service to ensure smooth execution * Step into any station or kitchen as needed to maintain service flow and quality * Cook at busy change overs/callouts/vacations/breaks ...

Kitchen Lead

Boulder City, NV · On-site

$17.25 - $22/hr

The Kitchen Lead works closely with the Sous Chef to guide the Food and Beverage team, including ... Act as a direct resource and mentor for Cooks, answering execution questions and troubleshooting ...

Kitchen Lead

Boulder City, NV

$17.25 - $22/hr

The Kitchen Lead works closely with the Sous Chef to guide the Food and Beverage team, including ... Act as a direct resource and mentor for Cooks, answering execution questions and troubleshooting ...

You will oversee the operational and financial responsibilities for the kitchen. You will manage an Assistant Food Service Director and/or a team of Food Service Workers and/or Cooks. These staff ...

You will oversee the operational and financial responsibilities for the kitchen. You will manage an Assistant Food Service Director and/or a team of Food Service Workers and/or Cooks. These staff ...

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Kitchen Director information

What is a kitchen director?

A Kitchen Director is a professional responsible for overseeing the overall operations of a kitchen, typically in a restaurant, hotel, or catering facility. Their duties include managing kitchen staff, ensuring food quality and safety standards, creating menus, ordering supplies, and controlling costs. Kitchen Directors play a crucial role in maintaining efficient kitchen workflows, upholding health and safety regulations, and delivering a high-quality dining experience to customers.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a kitchen director?

To thrive as a Kitchen Director, you need strong culinary expertise, leadership experience, and a background in food safety, often supported by a culinary degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with inventory management systems, scheduling software, and certifications like ServSafe are typically required. Exceptional organizational skills, clear communication, and the ability to motivate teams are vital soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure efficient kitchen operations, high food quality, and a positive work environment, all of which are essential for customer satisfaction and business success.

What challenges does a kitchen director face in managing a large kitchen staff?

A Kitchen Director often encounters challenges such as balancing efficient workflow with high food quality, managing labor schedules to meet varying demand, and fostering clear communication among staff from diverse backgrounds. Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations while maintaining a positive team environment can also be demanding, especially during peak service hours. Proactive leadership, regular staff training, and effective delegation are key to overcoming these challenges and ensuring smooth kitchen operations.

What is the difference between Kitchen Director vs Kitchen Manager?

AspectKitchen DirectorKitchen Manager
CredentialsOften requires culinary degree or extensive experienceTypically requires culinary certification or related experience
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple kitchens or large food service operationsManages daily operations of a single kitchen or restaurant
ResponsibilitiesStrategic planning, staff management, budgeting, and high-level oversightSupervises kitchen staff, ensures food quality, manages schedules

The Kitchen Director generally holds a higher-level, strategic role overseeing multiple kitchens or large operations, requiring broader experience and credentials. The Kitchen Manager focuses on daily kitchen operations, staff supervision, and food quality within a single location. Both roles are essential in food service but differ mainly in scope and responsibility.

What are the most commonly searched types of Kitchen jobs in Nevada?

The most popular types of Kitchen jobs in Nevada are:

What cities in Nevada are hiring for Kitchen Director jobs?

Cities in Nevada with the most Kitchen Director job openings:

Assistant Chef - Delilah Kitchen Service

Las Vegas, NV

Wynn Resorts
Traveler Accommodation • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago


Wynn Resorts rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 52 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

35th of 164 rated casinos


Job description

Job Description

The Assistant Chef is a critical role in Delilah's Kitchen Service by providing cost control, completing inventories and food requisitions, managing and training kitchen staff, supporting the chef de parties and cooks as necessary, supervising the production of food at all stations while ensuring food quality is according to outlet standards.  Ensuring that Nevada health regulations, industrial safety standards, corporate and departmental policies, and Culinary Bargaining Agreement are being followed by all staff.

Operational Management includes, but is not limited to, the following: 

  • Maintain consistent Wynn food quality standards.
  • Monitor and improve consistency of food quality to enhance overall customer experience. 
  • Ensure standards and policies are available for staff to create and maintain a safe workplace and environment. 
  • Identify, rectify and report promptly and decisively actual and potential problems to ensure workplace and environmental safety. 
  • Actively encourage and support team members to participate in decision making processes to assume responsibility and authority. 
  • Identify best practices and determine quality and efficiency measures as benchmarks for own performance. 

People Management includes, but is not limited to, the following: 

  • Ensure direct reports conform to Wynn policies and procedures as well as taking responsibility for reporting any actual or potential issues while maintaining integrity. 
  • Lead the team to contribute to the organization by defining roles, purpose, responsibility, accountabilities, and monitor performance. 
  • Maintain the Wynn core values in conducting business.
  • Mentor staff through ongoing on the job coaching and positive reinforcement. 
  • Provide ongoing reward and recognition of employees by utilizing applicable recognition programs. 
  • Involve all members of management in decision making process thereby giving the team a bigger picture prospective. 
Qualifications
  • Must have a minimum of three (3) years of culinary management experience in a similar role.  A culinary degree is strongly preferred, but not required
  • Must be multifaceted in steak cuisine types and cooking techniques in a high volume fine dining in a true supper club atmosphere
  • Must exhibit accurate knife skills and the ability to manage all aspects of the kitchen operation
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain any licensing or active work cards required, including but not limited to the Food Manager Certification.  Requires a valid NV health card
  • Must be computer savvy and knowledge in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)
  • Ability to communicate, read, and write in English fluently and in a professional manner.  Second language is a plus
  • Must also demonstrate the ability to direct and lead staff
  • Ability to perform high quality job standards with attention to detail, creativity, speed, and accuracy
  • Ability to work well under pressure, be a clear thinker, remains calm and resolve problems using a good judgement
  • Must possess the ability to prioritize, organize and follow through in order to meet deadlines and production schedules
  • Must demonstrate creative and artistic approaches to plate presentations and research new products and menu items on a regular basis
  • Must be able to work well with a team and be willing to assist in all phases of the operation
  • Knowledge of and exposure to a union environment is preferred
  • Must be able to work all shifts and have a flexible schedule
Additional Information

Wynn Resorts is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Wynn Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws confidential according to EEO guidelines.


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