Executive Chef – Lead Luxury Las Vegas Kitchens

Hilton; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Employee dining discounts

Health and welfare benefits

VIP hotel staff programs

Job summary

Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary and stewarding operations on the Las Vegas Strip. You will manage ~135 Team Members, drive world-class guest experiences, and mentor culinary leaders in a luxury hotel environment.

The role requires minimum two years as an Executive Chef in upscale hotels, strong leadership, and a track record in high-volume banquets; union experience is a plus. Join a team dedicated to excellence and accountability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of Executive Chef experience in a luxury or upscale hotel.
• Experience supporting high-volume banquet operations preferred.
• Experience leading a unionized team is a plus.
• Excellent communication, organization, and operational leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct culinary operations: oversee preparation and production of hotel meals, maintaining high standards and profitability.
• Enhance menu offerings: develop new menus with the F&B Director considering trends and regional tastes.
• Delight our guests: engage guests and clients to assess satisfaction and implement improvements.
• Monitor financial performance: oversee budget, forecasting, and reporting.
• Optimize kitchen operations: streamline systems, processes, workflows.
• Cultivate a high-performing team: drive engagement and development.
• Ensure regulatory excellence: uphold health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol regulations.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Job description

Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary and stewarding operations on the Las Vegas Strip. You will manage ~135 Team Members, drive world-class guest experiences, and mentor culinary leaders in a luxury hotel environment.

The role requires minimum two years as an Executive Chef in upscale hotels, strong leadership, and a track record in high-volume banquets; union experience is a plus. Join a team dedicated to excellence and accountability.