Executive Chef - Giada - $78000 to $90000 per YEAR

PENN Entertainment is a prominent leader in the integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences industry. With 43 destinations across North America and innovative online platforms such as ESPN BET and theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino, PENN Entertainment has established itself as a dynamic and fast-paced environment committed to delivering exceptional experiences to its customers. The company is dedicated to fostering diversity, sustainability, and community involvement, creating an inclusive workplace culture that values career growth and personal development. By joining PENN Entertainment, employees become part of an exciting industry where enthusiasm, creativity, and fun are encouraged and celebrated. The organization provides competitive total rewards packages that include wellness programs targeting financial, physical, and mental well-being. Additional perks such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, annual performance bonuses, and paid time off that increases with seniority, underscore PENN’s commitment to its team members' overall welfare and career advancement. The Executive Chef role at PENN Entertainment represents a key leadership position within one of its celebrity-branded restaurant venues. This role demands a unique blend of culinary expertise, innovation, and managerial capability to ensure the highest standards of food quality and operational excellence. As the creative and operational leader of the kitchen, the Executive Chef is responsible for crafting menus that reflect the celebrity partner's culinary vision and brand identity, ensuring every dish meets rigorous standards of taste, consistency, and presentation. They will lead the kitchen team, overseeing daily operations including prep, production, and service, while managing inventory, ordering, cost control, and waste reduction strategies to maximize profitability. In this high-profile role, the Executive Chef must maintain strict compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and gaming laws and regulations specific to the Food & Beverage department. Beyond operational oversight, the Executive Chef plays an integral part in budgeting processes, labor management, and monitoring profit and loss performance to identify improvement opportunities. This position also involves collaboration with front-of-house leadership to guarantee seamless service and exceptional guest experiences, including engaging with VIP guests and representing the brand at media appearances, food festivals, and other public events. The Executive Chef is expected to uphold the integrity and confidentiality of the celebrity brand at all times while fostering a culture of excellence, creativity, accountability, and professional growth among kitchen staff. Candidates for this role must demonstrate extensive experience as an Executive Chef or Culinary Director in fine-dining or other prestigious restaurant environments, coupled with a proven ability to innovate and implement menus at scale. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential, as is the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure setting. Additional qualifications include proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, excellent verbal and written communication, financial acumen related to budgeting and cost controls, and the ability to manage and mentor a diverse culinary team effectively. Flexibility to work various shifts including holidays, nights, weekends, and overtime is required due to the nature of the hospitality industry. With a starting salary range of $78,000 to $90,000 annually, based on experience, this role offers a competitive compensation package within a company dedicated to employee support and career development. PENN Entertainment’s culture encourages continuous learning and advancement, making it an ideal workplace for culinary professionals seeking to elevate their careers while contributing to an innovative and celebrated food and entertainment brand.

• Bachelor's degree in culinary or related field
• Five years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Supervisory or management experience in hotel and/or casino environment
• Proven experience as Executive Chef or Culinary Director
• Strong understanding of menu creation and culinary innovation
• Proficiency in modern culinary techniques
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Extensive knowledge of Food and Beverage operations
• Flexibility to work all shifts including holidays, nights, weekends, and overtime
• Ability to write reports and correspondence
• Ability to present information effectively
• Strong numerical skills
• Ability to resolve conflicts diplomatically