Chef De Cuisine (Retail) - Las Vegas Convention Center

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Live! at The Las Vegas Convention Center seeks an experienced Chef de Cuisine to oversee retail operations in Las Vegas, NV.

You will lead culinary production for high-volume events, ensuring safety, quality, and presentation while mentoring junior culinarians. Responsibilities include supervising daily retail kitchen activities, maintaining standards, and collaborating with the Culinary Leadership Team to deliver exceptional guest experiences during live events.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a food preparation position.
• Ability to promote and participate in a team environment.
• Ability to understand written and oral direction and to communicate same with others.

Responsibilities

• Participate as part of Culinary Leadership Team to manage a culinary department for the preparation of foods served to the customers in a consistent and timely manner.
• Ensure Kitchen Safety and Sanitation conforms to all Sodexo Live!, regulatory, and governmental standards to provide a safe workplace producing high quality food products.
• Oversee daily retail operations to ensure smooth execution of event food service.
• Ensure food quality, portioning, and presentation meet established standards.

Skills

Food preparation

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Culinary arts degree

Job description

Job Listing: Chef de Cuisine (Retail)

At Sodexo Live!, we take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet and creating lasting memories for fans, visitors, guests and team members. Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. Here, you'll build a career where 'everyday' is anything but normal.

Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring your personality, your background and your desire to delight others. In return, we'll give you all you need to thrive. After giving it all, you'll return home knowing that you've played your part in creating a truly unforgettable moment.

Location: We are seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine to overseeretailfor The Las Vegas Convention Center located in Las Vegas, NV!

Job Overview:

The Chef de Cuisine reports to the Executive Chef and assures that retail foods are prepared using fundamental cooking techniques, seasoned for maximum taste and flavor, and served in an aesthetically pleasing manner. The Chef de Cuisine directs all aspects of foodservice production and service, ensuring that approved food safety and sanitation guidelines are followed. The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for training, mentoring and helping to develop other Culinarians, and for monitoring and organizing the flow of activity within the kitchen in a way that complements and supports the overall operation.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Participate as part of Culinary Leadership Team to manage a culinary department for the preparation of foods served to the customers in a consistent and timely manner.


• Ensure Kitchen Safety and Sanitation conforms to all Sodexo Live!, regulatory, and governmental standards to provide a safe workplace producing high quality food products.


• Oversee daily retail operations to ensure smooth execution of event food service.


• Ensure food quality, portioning, and presentation meet established standards.

Qualifications/Skills:

Required:

• Minimum of 2 years in a food preparation position.


• Ability to promote and participate in a team environment.


• Ability to understand written and oral direction and to communicate same with others.

Preferred:

• Degree from a postsecondary culinary arts training program.

Other Requirements:

• Able to work effectively and safely while subject to wet floors, temperature extremes and excessive noise; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight; must be able to maneuver in an often tightly-quartered environment.


• Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays.

Thank you for expressing interest in employment with Sodexo Live!. While only those candidates considered for this position will be contacted, your resume will remain on file for 90 days.

Sodexo Live! is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Source: Hospitality Online