Executive Chef

Lettuce Entertain You

Las Vegas (NV)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonus

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

EAP

Job summary

Lettuce Entertain You is seeking an Executive Chef for our Las Vegas location on the Strip. The role leads BOH operations, develops seasonal menus, and drives food cost control while mentoring hourly and management teams.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, with opportunities for career growth within our 130+ locations. Flexibility to work varied shifts and travel between sites is expected.

Qualifications

5+ years of Executive Chef experience in a full-service restaurant.
Ability to lead and develop teams.
Skilled in managing BOH systems.

Responsibilities

Oversee and optimize BOH operations and food cost control.
Lead hourly and management teams while embodying our Culture of Caring.
Develop seasonal menus in collaboration with divisional leaders.
Ensure BOH training aligned with divisional trainers and chefs.
Conduct quarterly audits of BOH procedures and systems.
Partner with chefs to purchase food and supplies.
Maintain recipe books with GM and chefs.
Interview, hire, onboard, and mentor BOH staff.

Skills

Executive Chef leadership

Team leadership

BOH systems management

Job description

About US

El Segundo Sol, located on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip, offers authentic Mexican staples, tableside guacamole and signature tacos made from top-quality ingredients.

Overview

El Segundo Sol and Happy Camper are Hiring Now: EXECUTIVE CHEF!

Lettuce is looking for a Executive Chef with 2 years of Executive Chef experience. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.

A Few of Our Benefits:

Competitive Salary
Quarterly Bonus
Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
401(k)
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
Restaurant Discounts
Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness

Why Work With Lettuce?

Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today! We participate in E-Verify

Responsibilities

Oversee, monitor and ensure effective and efficient BOH operations including monitoring and ensuring consistent purchasing standards and inventory, and tracking and controlling food costs
Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
Research, develop and execute seasonal menus and new menu items as directed in partnership with divisional leaders
Ensure effective BOH training in collaboration with divisional trainers and chefs
Conduct quarterly in-restaurant audit of BOH standard operating procedures and systems
Partner with designated chefs to purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant
Partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books
Create new and maintain existing recipe costing in partnership with GM and designated chefs
Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
Model and promote teamwork across all teams
Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed