Executive Sous Chef, Banquets - Bazaar Meat, Las Vegas

José Andrés Group; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

José Andrés Group is seeking an Executive Sous Chef for Banquets at Bazaaer Meat in Las Vegas. This leadership role involves overseeing culinary execution for high-profile banquet events, requiring extensive experience in fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate will have strong culinary skills and a passion for excellence in hospitality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of culinary leadership experience in high-volume events.
• Strong background in upscale dining with production skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary execution of all banquet functions.
• Supervise kitchen staff and maintain food safety standards.
• Collaborate with teams for successful event planning.

Skills

Leadership

Event management

Culinary innovation

Communication

Cost control

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Executive Sous Chef, Banquets - Bazaar Meat, Las Vegas

Executive Sous Chef, Banquets - Bazaar Meat, Las Vegas

19 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Job Title: Executive Sous Chef, Banquets – Bazaar Meat | Las Vegas

Hola Las Vegas!

José Andrés Group and the Bazaar Meat team are seeking a talented, driven, and creative Executive Sous Chef, Banquets to lead the culinary execution of extraordinary banquet events in collaboration with ourHead Chef. This key culinary leadership role is responsible for ensuring that every banquet experience reflects our commitment to innovation, quality, and world-class hospitality—aligned with the José Andrés Group mission to Change the World Through the Power of Food.

This is the ideal opportunity for a chef with strong leadership, production, and event experience who thrives in a high-volume, high-standard environment. The right candidate brings precision, passion, and a collaborative mindset to every event.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the culinary execution of all banquet functions, including menu planning, prep, production, presentation, and breakdown.
• Ensure banquet food quality, creativity, and presentation consistently exceed guest expectations and reflect JAG culinary standards.
• Collaborate closely with the Head Chef, Banquet Manager on banquet planning, timing, and delivery.
• Attend and contribute to BEO meetings and operational walk-throughs, ensuring culinary readiness for each event.
• Supervise and manage banquet kitchen staff, including scheduling, training, coaching, and performance oversight.
• Maintain full compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations, ensuring safe and clean kitchen operations at all times.
• Monitor food and labor costs, track inventory, and assist with procurement and budgetary control.
• Adapt menus and execution based on guest preferences, dietary restrictions, and event-specific requests.
• Troubleshoot on-site issues in real-time to maintain flawless execution.
• Contribute to menu innovation for special events, pop-ups, and large-scale functions.
  
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years of culinary leadership experience, including at least 2 years in a banquet or high-volume event environment.
• Background in upscale or fine dining kitchens with strong production and plating skills.
• Demonstrated success in managing culinary teams in a fast-paced, high-standard environment.
• Deep understanding of banquet kitchen logistics, timelines, and large-scale food preparation.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to coordinate across multiple teams and departments.
• Strong financial skills, including cost control, ordering, and inventory systems.
• ServSafe Certification and knowledge of HACCP and food safety protocols.
• High standards of cleanliness, efficiency, and professionalism.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, work on your feet for extended periods, and work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of hotel kitchen systems and Google Workspace a plus.
  
  

About José Andrés Group

From our original home in Washington, DC to restaurants around the world in Las Vegas, NYC, Miami, LA, Chicago, Dubai, and beyond, José Andrés Group restaurants are known for telling the story of a culture through food. Our team is made up of passionate professionals who believe in excellence, hospitality, and making a difference in the world—through every plate we serve.

José Andrés Group is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the federal E-Verify program.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Restaurants

Sign in to set job alerts for “Executive Sous Chef” roles.

Executive Sous Chef - LPM - The Cosmopolitan

Executive Sous Chef - Restaurant Excellence Team

Las Vegas, NV $75,000.00-$85,000.00 2 weeks ago

Las Vegas, NV $60,000.00-$95,000.00 2 weeks ago

Executive Sous Chef - Restaurant Excellence Team

Las Vegas, NV $75,000.00-$85,000.00 1 week ago

Executive Sous Chef - Block 16 - The Cosmopolitan

Executive Sous Chef Libertine Social - Mandalay Bay

Henderson, NV $55,000.00-$65,000.00 6 days ago

Las Vegas, NV $100,000.00-$105,000.00 2 months ago

Las Vegas, NV $65,000.00-$68,000.00 1 month ago

TRAVELING SOUS CHEF ( MORRISON HEALTHCARE) NV & CA

Las Vegas, NV $70,000.00-$75,000.00 6 days ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.