Culinary Operations Executive — Luxury Casino Dining

100 Hard Rock Int'l USA, Inc; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock Las Vegas seeks a Vice President of Culinary to lead strategic direction, financial performance, and operational excellence across casino dining outlets, in-room dining, banquet services, and kitchens.

Responsible for menus, equipment procurement, staff development, and ensuring top-tier culinary quality, safety, and guest satisfaction in a luxury resort setting on the Las Vegas Strip.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or related field is required.
• A culinary degree or equivalent experience is required.
• 10-15+ years in high-volume F&B operations, casino or hotel setting.
• Strong leadership and financial acumen for large teams and budgets.
• Experience with menu engineering and HACCP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee P&L, establish budgets, manage costs, drive revenue growth.
• Lead multiple culinary concepts and a large leadership team.
• Coordinate with facilities, HR and brand partners for openings and renovations.
• Ensure health, safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop menus, procure equipment, and maintain quality standards.
• Mentor chefs, plan succession, and manage union relations.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Menu engineering

Food safety (HACCP)

Staff development

F&B operations

Vendor relations

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management

Culinary degree

Tools

F&B software

Job description

Hard Rock Las Vegas seeks a Vice President of Culinary to lead strategic direction, financial performance, and operational excellence across casino dining outlets, in-room dining, banquet services, and kitchens.

Responsible for menus, equipment procurement, staff development, and ensuring top-tier culinary quality, safety, and guest satisfaction in a luxury resort setting on the Las Vegas Strip.