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Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager

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Pheasant Bonanza Hunt Club and Kennel

Tekamah, NE (In Person)

$56,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 6 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/1/2026

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Job Description

Position Overview The Executive Chef position is responsible for the overall food & beverage operation, presentation, and guest experience at the Pheasant Bonanza. This is a hands-on role that combines hospitality, creativity, organization, and top-tier cleanliness standards. The ideal candidate takes pride in the total food & beverage experience for all guests. This is located in rural Burt County Nebraska in a lodge/kitchen setting with regular interaction with customers and staff
Key Responsibilities:
Food & Beverage Operations & Guest Experience
  • Manage all food & beverage operations
  • Ensure a high-quality, welcoming experience for all guests
  • Prepare breakfast, lunch, appetizers, and dinner dishes/meals for all guests
  • Order, maintain, and track food & beverage inventory
  • Food & beverage budget creation and execution
  • Food & beverage menu creation and quality standard Facility Management
  • Oversee and perform cleaning of kitchen, all related equipment, bar areas, and storage areas
  • Maintain overall food & beverage cleanliness, organization, and appearance
  • Identify and report maintenance issues promptly Staff Coordination & Support
  • Supervise, train and assist all food & beverage support staff
  • Assigning bartender (assists in serving), dishwasher, and breakfast (during season) schedules
  • Assist in hiring bartenders, dish washers, and breakfast cooks (during hunting season)
  • Step in wherever needed to ensure smooth daily operations
  • Assist in other tasks as needed ________________________________________________________________________________________ Qualifications
  • Experience in culinary, bartending, hospitality, or restaurant management preferred
  • Experience cooking wild game is a plus
  • Strong organizational and leadership skills
  • Excellent communication and customer service abilities
  • High attention to detail and cleanliness standards
  • Self-motivated, willing and able to take a hands-on approach
  • Ability to multitask, work flexible hours, and work most weekends, especially during hunting season _______________________________________________________________________________________ What We're Looking For Someone who takes pride in running the lodge's the food & beverage department, improving services, and making sure every guest leaves impressed and wanting to come back. Preferred Traits
  • Creative but pays attention to detail
  • Dependable and punctual
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Interest in the outdoors, dogs, hunting, or lodge-style business operations is a plus but not required Work Environment
  • This position will involve seasonal fluctuations depending on business activity Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive hourly wage / salary- $45,000-$67,000 (based on experience) (6-7 days a week (September 15-December 15, 5-6 days a week December 16-April 15, 4-5 days a week
  • April 16-September 14)
  • This position will require you to work most weekends.
  • Employee perks related to Pheasant Bonanza services
  • Paid time off
Pay:
$45,000.00 - $67,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Paid time off
Work Location:
In person