Head Chef: Team Builder & Kitchen Innovator

Sahara Las Vegas; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Taleo is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise all culinary activities to ensure high standards of quality and presentation. The role emphasizes leadership, recipe development, and adherence to kitchen procedures in a fast-paced setting.

You will lead a diverse culinary team, plan menus, monitor safety and sanitation, and drive guest satisfaction while managing costs and labor in a Las Vegas hospitality operation.

Qualifications

• Has five (5) or more years of supervisory experience in a restaurant kitchen
• Executive Chef or Sous Chef experience preferred
• Experience with Culinary Unions and Collective Bargaining Agreements preferred
• Ability to obtain all work cards
• Strong leadership and ability to mentor a diverse team
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-service driven environment
• Current hospitality industry kitchen experience

Responsibilities

• Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise culinary activities
• Supervise proper preparation, presentation, and portion control per menu standards
• Establish and monitor quality control, line checks, and production standards
• Plan and price menus, ensuring profitability and cost control
• Create schedules and optimize labor to maximize productivity
• Ensure safety and sanitation in kitchen and equipment operation
• Develop recipes and maintain presentation and quality

Skills

Leadership

Team mentorship

Guest service

Food safety

Menu planning

Cost control

Job description

Taleo is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise all culinary activities to ensure high standards of quality and presentation. The role emphasizes leadership, recipe development, and adherence to kitchen procedures in a fast-paced setting.

You will lead a diverse culinary team, plan menus, monitor safety and sanitation, and drive guest satisfaction while managing costs and labor in a Las Vegas hospitality operation.