Creative Kitchen Director — Elevate Culinary Team

virginlvcareers; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead a high-volume kitchen, ensuring cost-efficient operations while delivering exceptional food quality and service. You will help drive sales and growth as part of the restaurant management team.

Working with the Executive Chef and General Manager, you will manage staffing, food purchasing, inventory, and menu development; train and supervise staff; monitor quality and safety; and maintain strong guest relations to uphold our standards of

Qualifications

• Six+ years of progressive food preparation experience.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Budgeting experience and financial understanding.
• Owns tools including knives, slicers, and choppers.
• Current US work eligibility.
• Knowledge of stock, sauces and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor staffing, purchasing, and inventory to control food/labor costs and waste.
• Hire, train, motivate, and supervise staff to meet objectives.
• Observe cooking techniques to ensure quality and consistency.
• Ensure creative, original offerings and high standards.
• Oversee storage of food and health-compliance requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Cost control

Food quality management

Communication skills

Creativity

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship

Tools

Knives and slicers

Job description

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead a high-volume kitchen, ensuring cost-efficient operations while delivering exceptional food quality and service. You will help drive sales and growth as part of the restaurant management team.

Working with the Executive Chef and General Manager, you will manage staffing, food purchasing, inventory, and menu development; train and supervise staff; monitor quality and safety; and maintain strong guest relations to uphold our standards of