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Big flavors. Big opportunity.\nTioga Downs is looking for an experienced, creative, and highly motivated Head Chef - Catering & Events to lead the culinary operation behind weddings, banquets, corporate events, celebrations, casino functions, and other special events throughout our resort.\nThis is more than a kitchen leadership position. You’ll help shape the food experience for some of our biggest and most memorable guest moments.\nWe’re looking for a chef who can balance creativity with execution, inspire a team, manage costs, and deliver exceptional food at scale. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love creating memorable menus, and know how to lead a culinary team through high-volume events, we’d love to have you at the table.\nMust be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays based on event schedules.\nWhat You’ll Own\nCulinary Leadership & Creativity\nCreate, develop, and refresh catering menus based on seasonal ingredients, culinary trends, guest preferences, event needs, and cost considerations\nDevelop menus that are creative, approachable, visually appealing, and consistent with the Tioga Downs guest experience\nOversee the preparation, portioning, presentation, and execution of all catering food\nMaintain consistent quality and presentation across events of all sizes\nCollaborate with leadership and other departments to develop culinary concepts for special events and unique guest experiences\nEvents & Kitchen Operations\nLead all back-of-house culinary operations for catering events throughout the casino resort\nPlan staffing, prep, production, and execution around event volume and business demands\nEnsure food is prepared and served on time while maintaining quality and presentation standards\nBe hands-on when needed, stepping into the kitchen and leading the team through high-volume service\nEnsure kitchen operations meet all applicable health, safety, sanitation, and food-handling standards\nEstablish and coordinate deep-cleaning schedules in accordance with company policies and procedures\nMonitor kitchen equipment and utensils and recommend repairs or replacements as needed\nTeam Leadership\nYou’ll be responsible for building and leading a strong culinary team from hire to development.\nInterview, hire, onboard, train, and develop Back-of-House associates\nCreate and adjust schedules based on event calendars, business levels, and staffing needs\nAssign and direct daily work and event responsibilities\nLead pre-event meetings and ensure teams understand menus, expectations, and service plans\nCoach and motivate associates while creating a positive, accountable kitchen culture\nEvaluate performance and provide recognition, feedback, and corrective action when appropriate\nAddress associate concerns and resolve problems professionally\nBusiness & Financial Management\nManage food and labor costs within established budgetary guidelines\nOversee ordering, inventory, product availability, and freshness\nMinimize spoilage, waste, and unnecessary costs without compromising quality\nApprove and manage departmental payroll\nMonitor business levels and adjust staffing and production accordingly\nPartner with other departments to resolve event challenges and ensure a seamless guest experience\nCommunication & Collaboration\nParticipate in and lead departmental and venue meetings\nKeep leadership and associates informed of important operational and event details\nWork closely with banquet, front-of-house, events, hotel, casino, and other resort teams\nHelp resolve cross-departmental challenges while maintaining a high standard of guest service\nServe as a culinary leader and ambassador for the resort\nWhat We’re Looking For\nHigh School Diploma or GED\n2-4 years of experience as a Sous Chef or Chef in a full-service restaurant, hotel, banquet, catering, or resort environment\nProven ability to lead a culinary team in a fast-paced, high-volume operation\nStrong culinary skills and a genuine passion for food\nExperience with menu development, food costing, inventory, and labor management\nStrong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills\nComfortable using Microsoft Office, including Excel\nAbility to work nights, weekends, and holidays based on event schedules\nEven Better If You Have\nFormal education or training in Culinary Arts or Restaurant Management\nServSafe Certification\nExperience with ADP\nPrevious experience leading banquet, catering, or large-scale event operations\nExperience creating menus for weddings, corporate events, celebrations, and other special functions\nWhy You’ll Love Working Here\nBuild a Career. Lead a Team. Create Experiences.\nAt Tioga Downs, your work goes beyond the kitchen. You’ll have the opportunity to put your culinary creativity on display, lead a talented team, and play a major role in the guest experience across a destination casino resort.\nEnjoy a strong benefits package that includes:\nEmployee daycare available 7 days a week, 7 AM-11 PM, at great rates\nPotential daycare subsidy may also be available\n Generous 401(k) plan - 100% vested from day one\nMedical, Dental, Vision, Critical Care, Hospital, Accident & Life Insurance options\nPaid Time Off\nSick Time and Holiday Pay\nTuition Reimbursement\nEmployee discounts on Hotel, Restaurants, Golf, Spa Services, and more\nReady to Lead Something Exceptional?\nIf you’re the kind of chef who can turn a menu into an experience, a kitchen into a team, and a busy event into a seamless culinary production, this could be your next opportunity.\nBring your creativity. Bring your leadership. 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