Executive Chef - Luxury Hotel Culinary Leader

Hilton; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Employee stock purchase program

Paid parental leave

Mental health resources

Generous PTO

Job summary

Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas seeks an Executive Chef to lead the Culinary and Stewarding teams on the Las Vegas Strip, guiding approximately 135 Team Members and reporting to the Director of Food & Beverage.

The ideal candidate brings at least two years of Executive Chef experience in luxury hotels, strong mentorship, outstanding communication, and proven ability to drive menu innovation, cost controls, and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of Executive Chef experience in luxury or upscale hotel environments.
• Strong mentorship and leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proven track record in high-volume dining and banquets.

Responsibilities

• Direct culinary operations to maintain high food quality, presentation, cost controls, and profitability.
• Develop menus and items with F&B leadership based on trends and regional preferences.
• Engage with guests to assess satisfaction and implement dining improvements.
• Oversee budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting for culinary.
• Optimize kitchen processes and workflows for efficiency.
• Cultivate a high-performing team through development and recognition.
• Uphold health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol regulations.

Skills

Executive leadership

Culinary operations

Menu development

Cost controls

Banquet operations

Job description

Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas seeks an Executive Chef to lead the Culinary and Stewarding teams on the Las Vegas Strip, guiding approximately 135 Team Members and reporting to the Director of Food & Beverage.

The ideal candidate brings at least two years of Executive Chef experience in luxury hotels, strong mentorship, outstanding communication, and proven ability to drive menu innovation, cost controls, and guest satisfaction.