Assistant Chef: Lead Buffet Kitchen Ops & Food Quality

Wynn Resorts, Limited; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Buffet at Wynn Las Vegas is seeking an Assistant Chef to support culinary management in all aspects of cost control, inventories, staff training, and ensuring food quality across all stations. This role requires a minimum of three years in culinary management, strong knife skills, and English fluency.

You will supervise production, follow health regulations and the Culinary Bargaining Agreement, and mentor kitchen staff to meet Wynn standards under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of culinary management experience in a similar role.
• Culinary degree preferred, but not required.
• Accurate knife skills and ability to manage all kitchen operations.
• Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Wynn food quality standards across outlets.
• Monitor and improve consistency of food quality to enhance customer experience.
• Ensure policies are available for staff to maintain a safe workplace.
• Identify and report actual or potential safety issues promptly.
• Mentor staff through on‑the‑job coaching and recognition programs.
• Lead the team by defining roles and monitoring performance.
• Ensure ongoing adherence to Wynn policies and union guidelines where applicable.

Skills

Culinary management

Team leadership

Knife skills

Menu development

English fluency

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

The Buffet at Wynn Las Vegas is seeking an Assistant Chef to support culinary management in all aspects of cost control, inventories, staff training, and ensuring food quality across all stations. This role requires a minimum of three years in culinary management, strong knife skills, and English fluency.

You will supervise production, follow health regulations and the Culinary Bargaining Agreement, and mentor kitchen staff to meet Wynn standards under pressure.