🔥 Now Hiring : Executive Chef
🎯 Lead the Culinary Experience at Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino 📍 Airway Heights, WA | 💼 Full-Time
👨🍳 About the Opportunity
Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino is looking for an accomplished Executive Chef to oversee our dynamic, full-scale culinary operations. This role is responsible for setting the standard across all food venues, from casual dining to high-volume quick-serve, delivering exceptional guest experiences through quality, consistency, and creativity.
You'll lead a talented culinary team, drive operational performance, and bring a passion for food that inspires both the plate and the people behind it.
🧩 What You'll Do
- Oversee all culinary operations across multiple dining outlets on the property
- Lead menu development and recipe standardization to ensure consistency and profitability
- Manage food and labor costs, inventory, and vendor relationships
- Recruit, train, and develop a skilled, high-performing kitchen team
- Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation regulations
- Partner with Food & Beverage leadership to align culinary strategy with guest expectations and business goals
✅ What We're Looking For
8+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, with 3+ years as an Executive Chef, or similar level in a multi-outlet hospitality or resort / casino environmentCulinary degree or equivalent professional backgroundProven ability to lead in high-volume, diverse food service settingsStrong understanding of food cost management, budgeting, and P&L accountabilityA hands-on leader who values mentorship, organization, and service excellenceValid WA Food Handler Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire); and current MAST certification💵 Compensation
We understand that exceptional talent drives results, and we're ready to offer a competitive total compensation package in return. Compensation will be based on your qualifications, proven experience, and the value you bring to our team
🌟 Why Join Us?
Lead the entire culinary direction of a growing and respected casino propertyBuild a positive kitchen culture focused on development, creativity, and accountabilityBe part of a leadership team that values innovation, hospitality, and guest satisfactionEnjoy working in a property grounded in service values and community impact