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Sundance Mountain Resort

Tree Room - Chef de Cuisine

UT · On-site

$100K - $110K/yr

Tree Room Chef De Cuisine Department: Kitchen Reports To: Executive Sous Chef Rate of Pay: 100-110k DOE Shift: Minimum five days a week. Average 50+ hours Candidate must be available seven days a ...

Downstream Casino Resort

Red Oak Room Chef

Quapaw, OK · On-site

Must be a hands-on chef with a passion for food. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination & evaluation of personnel in their daily activities. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in ...

Sundance Resort

Tree Room - Chef de Cuisine

Sundance, UT

$59K - $81K/yr

Tree Room Chef De Cuisine Department: Kitchen Reports To: Executive Sous Chef Rate of Pay: 100-110k DOE Shift: Minimum five days a week. Average 50+ hours Candidate must be available seven days a ...

Rivers Casino

Duke's Sous Chef

Schenectady, NY · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

Manager Specialty Room Chef/Manager Marketplace FLSA Designation: Exempt License Type: Non-Gaming Salary: $70,000 to $85,000 Essential Job Functions: * Directly supervises the daily preparation of ...

Rivers Casino

Sous Chef Marketplace (QSR)

Schenectady, NY · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

Manager Specialty Room Chef/Manager Marketplace FLSA Designation: Exempt License Type: Non-Gaming Salary: $70,000 to $85,000 Essential Job Functions: * Directly supervises the daily preparation of ...

Wind Creek Chicago

Sous Chef - Food Bazaar

Hazel Crest, IL · On-site

$43K - $59K/yr

Sous Chef will report to Room Chef. Purpose: Our genuine engagement and positive energy provide guests an escape from their routine into our exciting fantasy world of fun, chance, and possibility ...

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How much do room chef jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for room chef in the United States is $24.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $31.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Room Chef vs Kitchen Steward?

AspectRoom ChefKitchen Steward
Primary RolePrepares and manages food in hotel or restaurant rooms, often for room service or private diningMaintains cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and food service areas
CredentialsFood safety certification, culinary trainingFood safety certification, sanitation training
Work EnvironmentHotel kitchens, private rooms, food service areasKitchen, food prep areas, dishwashing stations
Industry UsageHospitality, hotel industryHospitality, food service industry

While both roles involve food handling and safety, the Room Chef focuses on preparing and managing food in hotel rooms or private settings, whereas the Kitchen Steward primarily maintains cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen environment. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus within the hospitality industry.

How does a Room Chef typically collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure a seamless dining experience?

A Room Chef works closely with front-of-house staff, such as servers and managers, to coordinate meal timing, accommodate special requests, and address guest feedback promptly. Regular communication between the kitchen and dining area is essential, whether through pre-shift meetings or real-time updates during service. This collaboration helps maintain high food quality, ensures dishes are delivered promptly, and enhances overall guest satisfaction. Successful Room Chefs foster teamwork and open communication, which contributes to a smooth and enjoyable dining experience for both guests and staff.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Room Chef, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Room Chef, you need advanced culinary skills, menu planning expertise, and experience in kitchen management, often supported by a culinary degree or equivalent experience. Proficiency in commercial kitchen equipment, food safety certifications, and inventory management systems is typically required. Strong leadership, creativity, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for managing kitchen staff and maintaining high-quality standards. These skills ensure efficient kitchen operations, consistent food quality, and a positive dining experience for guests.

What are Room Chefs?

Room Chefs are culinary professionals responsible for managing the kitchen operations of a specific restaurant or dining area within a larger establishment, such as a hotel, casino, or resort. They oversee menu creation, food preparation, staff supervision, and ensure quality standards are met for their assigned 'room.' Room Chefs work closely with other chefs and management to maintain a consistent and exceptional dining experience for guests. Their role often involves both administrative and hands-on culinary duties.
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Infographic showing various Room Chef job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 43% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 5% Temporary, and 38% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,225 per year, or $24.6 per hour.
J Resort - Master Cook--J Paul's Italian Steakhouse

J Resort - Master Cook--J Paul's Italian Steakhouse

JACOBS ENTERTAINMENT, Inc.

Reno, NV • On-site

$21 - $23/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Description
A Legacy of Excellence
Entertaining Your World
Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. (JEI) is a developer, owner and operator of gaming and entertainment facilities across the United States. Core to the company's value is our commitment to ethical leadership, outstanding training, and open employee communication.
Jacobs Entertainment is currently in search of a "Master Cook-J Paul's Italian Steakhouse" for the All-NewJ Resort. The J Resort is a full-service hotel-casino with over 500 rooms and wide variety of Slots and Table Games. The J has a unique blend of original art, live music, bold flavors, luxurious accommodations, and exciting casino action...And we are just getting started!
Be a part of the transformation of Reno's newest premier resort-A Reno resort unlike any other.
Our employees are supported with a comprehensive benefits program that include the following:
  • $200 Referral Bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 7 paid Holidays
  • 80 hours of Vacation after 1 year of employment
  • We offer a variety of affordable medical, dental, vision and flexible spending account plans after 60 days
  • Employee Assistance Program FREE of charge
  • Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Matching 401K program after 90 days
  • Employee Meal Discounts
  • Ongoing learning and development programs
  • Work towards your future advancement within the company-most of our supervisors and managers are promoted from within

Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Skillfully and knowledgeably work all kitchen stations
  • Assist with overseeing culinary operations and functions
  • Oversee proper food preparation quantity and quality
  • Provide assistance to Room and Sous Chefs at all times with staffing concerns, direction of staff and overall performance of team members
  • Posses the ability to read and comprehend Kitchen Management System/ Kitchen Printer Tickets
  • Follow methods of food preparation, cooking, portion size, mixing of sauces and garnishing of foods to ensure food is prepared in an approved manner as prescribed by the Room Chef and Sous Chef
  • Evaluate cooked food before serving for quality flavors and appearance by taste and smell
  • Set-up workstation based on pars established by Room Chef, Sous Chef following station set up guides
  • Prepares food products according to standard recipes and specifications and demonstrates positive responses to training by chefs
  • Assist in recipe and menu development when requested, including but not limited to daily specials, holiday, specialty functions
  • Report any engineering needs or equipment failures/malfunctions to the culinary team or outlet manager as soon as they are noticed
  • Meet with Room and Sous Chefs to review assignments, anticipate business levels, changes, and other information pertinent to the job performance
  • Maintain and enforce all sanitation and health department requirements
  • Assists Room Chef and sous chefs with kitchen personnel training
  • Ensure and expedite proper product storage, quality, presentation, and consistency
  • Assists Room Chef and sous chefs with holding accountable all Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and support personnel through effective and consistent communication
  • Ensure accuracy and quality of all products being received by the culinary department
  • Assists Room Chef with interfacing with the receiving/ purchasing department to ensure that the culinary department is properly reconciled
  • Ensure department compliance regarding all sanitation rules and requirements
  • Maintain current and accurate Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
  • Adhere to all property appearance and uniform standards
  • Maintain an open line of vertical and horizontal communication with team members and management
  • Ensure the culinary operations are in satisfactory conditions to meet local health requirements
  • Supervise and guide all kitchen personnel development and discipline
  • Display thorough knowledge of applicable Company and departmental policies and procedures as well as the willingness to learn and follow any policy or procedure that may be introduced in the future
  • Ensure and expedite proper product storage, FIFO, quality, temperature logs

Skills, Education and Other Requirements:
  • Must have basic computer skills, basic math skills and be able to read, write and have command of the English language
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions
  • Ability to make good decisions that will benefit the kitchen operation
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent Work Experience
  • Must be flexible with scheduling
  • Must possess a minimum five years in the culinary field
  • A degree in Culinary Arts and Food Service Manager's Certification preferred
  • Experience with supervision and leadership preferred
  • Identification that establishes identity
  • Identification that establishes the right to work in the United States

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