Chef de Cuisine - The Pines Modern Steakhouse

San Manuel is one of the largest private employers in the Inland Empire, renowned for its commitment to excellence, community values, and employee well-being. As a leader in hospitality and gaming, San Manuel offers a dynamic and supportive workplace that fosters professional growth and career development. The company places strong emphasis on operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for all employees and guests. Known for its award-winning culinary experiences and vibrant entertainment, San Manuel continually seeks skilled professionals to join their team and contribute to their legacy of outstanding service and innovation. The role of Chef de Cuisine at San Manuel is a crucial leadership position within the culinary team, reporting directly to the Executive Sous Chef and working closely with the Executive Chef. The Chef de Cuisine is entrusted with supervising culinary management staff and hourly kitchen staff, ensuring the smooth operation of all kitchen activities for their assigned venue or venues. This role involves the direct responsibility for scheduling, training, and coordinating culinary team members, maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and consistency. The Chef de Cuisine develops menus and recipes tailored to their venue, overseeing food preparation for all occasions including daily service, special functions, and holidays. This position requires a balance of culinary expertise and management skills. The Chef de Cuisine must ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, monitor kitchen operations within budget constraints, manage food and labor costs, and collaborate with venue managers and food and beverage analysts to achieve financial objectives. A key part of the role is to mentor kitchen management staff, foster a positive and productive work environment, and maintain adherence to organizational policies and industry standards. This full-time role demands a candidate with experience in high-volume production and catering environments, capable of handling demanding peak periods with efficiency and professionalism. The Chef de Cuisine is also involved in maintaining detailed documentation including logs and requisitions, participating in inspections, and ensuring all kitchen activities align with regulatory requirements. The physically demanding position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced commercial kitchen, demonstrate exemplary communication and leadership abilities, and maintain a polished, professional appearance. Candidates must be prepared to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. San Manuel offers a work environment that blends tradition with innovation, encouraging culinary creativity while emphasizing operational discipline. Those who take on the Chef de Cuisine role will find opportunities to develop their career within a company that values dedication, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Join San Manuel to be part of a vibrant team that is passionate about delivering exceptional culinary experiences and contributing to the community’s cultural and economic vitality.

• Vocational, culinary or business degree from an accredited institute preferred
• minimum four years experience working in high-volume production, catering, multi-unit aspects and larger staff management in a related industry required
• minimum three years management experience in high volume production, catering and multi-unit aspects as well as larger staff management in a related industry required
• related, relevant and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above
• ability to handle high volume a la carte kitchen cooking, or high-volume catering/banquet production and expediting of food during peak periods of business in all stated areas
• proficient in Microsoft Office - Microsoft Word and Excel are required
• possess advanced skill level in hands-on training of staff
• must obtain and maintain a ServSafe certification
• must obtain and maintain a Food Handler's Card
• may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license at the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission
• no driving responsibilities
• ability to work evening, weekend and holiday shifts
• physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally
• ability to work in fast-paced, high-demand environment
• ability to maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance