Executive Chef

Location: Dumfries, VA 22026

Property: The Rose Gaming Resort – a $480 million gaming and entertainment complex featuring a luxury hotel, eight bars and restaurants, meeting spaces, a 50,000+ sq ft gaming floor, 1,650+ historical horse‑racing machines, and 80 acres of green space.

Job Summary

Responsible for coordinating and managing all culinary performance in all venues.

Responsibilities

• Establish department standards, guidelines, and objectives; maintain administrative processes such as budget and staffing.
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged information per company policy and state regulations.
• Review activities in all reporting areas to gauge and improve staffing levels, working conditions, and factors influencing guest service and profitability.
• Monitor work activities of subordinate employees to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Develop unique, cuisine‑appropriate menus and stay current on restaurant industry trends.
• Maintain kitchen and surrounding areas in compliance with company standards and health‑code regulations.
• Hire, train, and supervise kitchen staff; assist and direct staff in meal preparation, creation, plating, and delivery.
• Identify and introduce new culinary techniques; prepare meals and provide prep support as needed.
• Interact with vendors on food specifications and pricing to ensure quality products.
• Write menus, recipes, and develop new concepts for restaurants and catering events.
• Monitor food offerings for freshness, quality, and consistency.
• Resolve problems within scope of authority and recommend actions for issues beyond scope.
• Monitor day‑to‑day departmental activities in accordance with company policies and keep the supervisor informed of relevant activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Attend required company training sessions.
• Obtain and retain required licenses.
• Perform duties in compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Ensure minors are not allowed to gamble, loiter in gambling areas, consume alcohol, or purchase tobacco.
• Knowledge of ordinances, regulations, laws, policies, and procedures related to the department.
• Understanding of the Property’s programs to address problem gambling.
• Report any acts of wrongdoing of which the employee may have knowledge.

Education and Experience

• Culinary degree plus five (5) years of culinary experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Management or supervisory experience in a high‑volume, complex hospitality environment strongly preferred.
• Excellent PC skills; proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws and regulations.
• Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to formulate and communicate ideas and make independent decisions.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Virginia Racing Commission License.
• Valid driver’s license with a minimum of three (3) years driving experience.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Frequent sitting or standing, walking, using hands to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reaching with hands and arms; climbing or balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and talking or hearing.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lb.
• Noise level usually moderate to loud.
• Exposure to all assigned areas, including smoking areas, while observing players and machine operation.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Pay

Salary range: $100,000 – $110,000 per year.

Churchill Downs Incorporated is an inclusive and fun place to work, celebrating diversity and offering an at‑will employment relationship.