Executive Chef

Job overview

Executive Chef is an onsite role in Osceola, IA, with varied shifts, including weekends and holidays. Compensation is not specified. The chef supports culinary operations at Lakeside Hotel Casino and collaborates with the Director of Hospitality and food-and-beverage leadership. The role leads kitchen staff and food preparation while maintaining quality, consistency, sanitation, and cost controls. It contributes to guest experience and business goals through menu development, operational oversight, compliance, and support for events and promotions.

What you'll do

• Lead, train, and mentor kitchen managers and staff
• oversee hiring, scheduling, and workforce planning
• direct food preparation
• develop menus and recipes
• order supplies and monitor inventory
• maintain sanitation and food safety
• control food and labor costs
• maintain records
• collaborate on events, banquets, and promotions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

executive chef

culinary leadership

osceola ia

lakeside hotel casino

kitchen management

menu development

food safety

inventory management

cost control

servsafe

weekend shifts

holiday shifts

paid time off

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off and holidays, medical, dental, vision, virtual doctor visits, 401(k) match, free life insurance, optional insurance coverage, employee assistance plan, and employee discounts.

Why this role

Requires ServSafe certification, a valid driver’s license, and ability to obtain and maintain an Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission license.

About the employer

Lakeside Hotel Casino is hiring for this role. Industry: Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels. Sector: 72.