Executive Pastry Chef-Dominique Ansel Bakery (Caesars Palace LV)

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

Job summary

Caesars Entertainment in Las Vegas, NV is seeking an accomplished Executive Pastry Chef to lead a high‑volume luxury pastry program within the Central Bakery & Pastry Kitchen at Caesars Palace. You will oversee production, inspire a team of 6 Chefs and 23 Bakers/Pâtissiers, develop seasonal offerings with the Dominique Ansel team, and uphold the highest standards of quality, safety, and guest experience.

This role demands visionary leadership, strict cost controls, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in fine dining pastry, bakery, and viennoiserie operations.
• Proven success leading luxury pastry kitchens and high-performing teams.
• Strong background in seasonal product development, menu innovation, and trend-driven pastry concepts.
• Deep knowledge of current pastry, bakery, and café trends, ingredients, and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to manage labor, food costs, scheduling, and overall kitchen performance.
• Passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing culinary talent.
• Collaborative, service-oriented leadership style with strong communication skills.
• Experience in high-volume luxury hotels, Michelin-level restaurants, or renowned bakery concepts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of pastry and bakery production, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and execution.
• Oversee daily operations including scheduling, labor management, ordering, inventory, food cost controls, and quality assurance.
• Develop and execute seasonal pastry, bakery, and viennoiserie offerings in collaboration with the Dominique Ansel team.
• Train, mentor, and develop a high‑performing pastry team while fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, presentation, and product consistency.
• Partner with culinary and front‑of‑house leadership to deliver exceptional guest experience.
• Drive operational efficiencies, productivity improvements, and continuous innovation across the program.

Job description

Las Vegas, NV, United States (On-site)

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Job Summary

A highly skilled, passionate and visionary pastry professional with extensive experience in fine dining environments. Demonstrates a proven ability to lead and manage high‑end pastry kitchens with precision, creativity, and operational excellence, thriving in a luxury, high‑volume environment.

How You Will Create the Extraordinary

Operational Snapshot

• Location: Central Bakery & Pastry Kitchen at Caesars Palace
• Facility Size: 4,500 sq. ft.
• Team: 6 Chefs and 23 Bakers/Pâtissiers

Daily Production: 2,000–2,500 pastry and bakery items

• Lead all aspects of pastry and bakery production, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and execution.
• Oversee daily operations including scheduling, labor management, ordering, inventory, food cost controls, and quality assurance.
• Develop and execute seasonal pastry, bakery, and viennoiserie offerings in collaboration with the Dominique Ansel team.
• Train, mentor, and develop a high‑performing pastry team while fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, presentation, and product consistency.
• Partner with culinary and front‑of‑house leadership to deliver exceptional guest experience.
• Drive operational efficiencies, productivity improvements, and continuous innovation across the program.

What You Will Need

Must be 21 years of age or older

• Extensive experience in fine dining pastry, bakery, and viennoiserie operations.
• Proven success leading luxury pastry kitchens and high‑performing teams.
• Strong background in seasonal product development, menu innovation, and trend‑driven pastry concepts.
• Deep knowledge of current pastry, bakery, and café trends, ingredients, and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to manage labor, food costs, scheduling, and overall kitchen performance.
• Passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing culinary talent.
• Collaborative, service‑oriented leadership style with strong communication skills.
• Experience in high‑volume luxury hotels, Michelin‑level restaurants, or renowned bakery concepts preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of pastry leadership experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in a comparable Executive Pastry Chef role.
• Experience in a fast‑paced, high‑volume operation.
• Culinary degree or formal apprenticeship is preferred.
• Serve Safe certification.

Job Info

• Job Identification 86858
• Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, national origin, sex, age over 40, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADA

Caesars Entertainment will engage in an interactive process and make reasonable accommodations, as required by law, for individuals with disabilities or to accommodate pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, or where a conflict exists between the position and an individuals’ religious beliefs or practices.

DISCLAIMER

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. The Company reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.