Executive Chef - High-Volume Event Kitchen Leadership

Sodexo; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wel(l

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities andTuition

Job summary

Sodexo seeks an experienced Chef De Cuisine to oversee the Las Vegas Convention Center kitchen operations in Las Vegas, NV. This role supports event-day and daily operations, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and excellent food service across all areas.

You will manage people, set direction, and deploy resources, with accountability for performance reviews and hiring decisions. This is a hands-on leadership position in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen compliance.
• Leadership experience guiding culinary teams in fast-paced environments.
• Background in sports, entertainment, or premium hospitality environments preferred.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and event-based schedules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth execution of event and non-event food service.
• Guide and develop culinary team members to maintain consistency and high performance.
• Ensure food quality, portioning, and presentation meet established standards.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
• Monitor food and labor costs to support financial goals and operational efficiency.

Skills

High-volume kitchen operations

Food safety standards

Leadership experience

Premium hospitality environments

Event-based flexibility

Education

Associate degree or culinary degree

Job description

Sodexo seeks an experienced Chef De Cuisine to oversee the Las Vegas Convention Center kitchen operations in Las Vegas, NV. This role supports event-day and daily operations, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and excellent food service across all areas.

You will manage people, set direction, and deploy resources, with accountability for performance reviews and hiring decisions. This is a hands-on leadership position in a fast-paced environment.