Executive Chef-Property (Horseshoe, Baltimore)

Caesars Entertainment•Baltimore, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Horseshoe Baltimore Casino is seeking a passionate, driven, and hands-on Executive Chef to lead and rebuild the Culinary Department. This role is responsible for overseeing all culinary operations across three restaurants, a bake shop, a 24-hour employee dining room, and occasional banquet and special events. The ideal candidate is a strong culinary leader with proven operational, administrative, and organizational skills who thrives in a high-volume environment and is fully committed to developing people, rebuilding culture, and elevating product quality and consistency.

Requirements

Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef overseeing complex or multi-unit culinary operations
Strong culinary fundamentals with experience in high-volume environments
Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
Strong administrative and financial skills including labor management and food cost control
Excellent kitchen organization and operational leadership capabilities
Experience hiring, developing, and leading culinary teams
Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Casino, hotel, resort, or large-scale hospitality experience preferred
Passionate about food, people, and operational excellence
Hands-on, visible, and approachable leadership style
Highly organized, disciplined, and detail-oriented
Eager and committed to rebuilding and elevating a culinary department
Leads by example while holding teams accountable

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of all culinary operations across the property
Rebuild, mentor, and lead a diverse culinary team with a focus on accountability, engagement, and development
Ensure consistent execution of quality, presentation, and food standards across all outlets
Oversee menu development, recipe standardization, and seasonal menu updates
Manage labor planning, scheduling, and productivity while maintaining budgetary controls
Maintain strong administrative oversight including food cost, inventory, purchasing, and financial reporting
Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, health department, and company standards
Establish strong kitchen organization systems, workflows, and operational procedures
Collaborate with Food & Beverage leadership, HR, Facilities, and Engineering teams
Support banquet and special event culinary execution as needed
Promote a solutions-oriented mindset focused on continuous improvement