Assistant Chef: Luxury Kitchen Leader & Mentor

Wynn Resorts, Limited; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wynn Resorts in Las Vegas seeks an Assistant Chef to elevate culinary excellence and support premium casual dining. You will assist leadership in cost management, inventory oversight, and food requisitions, while directing and developing kitchen staff with expertise across stations.

This role emphasizes maintaining Wynn's high standards, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance, while mentoring talent and contributing to strategic culinary initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of culinary management experience in a premium or luxury casual dining setting.
• Culinary degree or equivalent formal culinary training from a recognized institution is highly preferred
• Current Food Manager Certification and valid Nevada health card; ability to demonstrate commitment to maintaining all required licensing and professional credentials
• Proven expertise in kitchen operations management with exceptional knife skills techniques and mastery across all culinary stations
• Demonstrates excellence in culinary artistry, including sophisticated plate presentation techniques and a refined approach to menu innovation and product research
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and core computer applications, with the ability to manage culinary systems and documentation with precision
• Fluent English communication skills—both written and verbal—with multilingual capabilities valued
• Ability to demonstrate leadership capability with a proven track record of directing, mentoring, and elevating culinary team performance
• Exceptional ability to maintain composure and exercise sound judgment under high-pressure service environments while delivering Wynn standards
• Strategic mindset with strong organizational acumen, enabling seamless prioritization, deadline management, and production schedule execution
• Collaborative spirit with a commitment to contribute across all operational phases and Wynn's culture of culinary excellence
• Familiarity with union environments and collective bargaining protocols is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary leadership and coordinate across all stations to ensure seamless operation
• Support Executive Chefs with directing and developing kitchen staff with exceptional expertise
• Uphold Wynn's culinary standards and ensure premium casual dining quality across service periods
• Mentor and develop culinary talent through coaching, feedback, and recognition
• Identify and implement best practices to elevate quality and operational efficiency
• Engage managers in strategic decision-making aligned with Wynn's premium vision

Skills

Culinary management

Team leadership

Menu development

Food safety

Leadership experience

Multilingual capabilities

Microsoft Office

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wynn Resorts in Las Vegas seeks an Assistant Chef to elevate culinary excellence and support premium casual dining. You will assist leadership in cost management, inventory oversight, and food requisitions, while directing and developing kitchen staff with expertise across stations.

This role emphasizes maintaining Wynn's high standards, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance, while mentoring talent and contributing to strategic culinary initiatives.