Latin Fine-Dining Executive Chef | Hands-On Leader

50 Eggs Hospitality Group; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CHICA Las Vegas at The Venetian Resort seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary direction, drive operational excellence, and maintain the brand’s bold Latin flavors. You will oversee all kitchens, mentor senior staff, manage food cost, and deliver exceptional dining experiences across all service periods.

The ideal candidate brings extensive Latin American expertise, fine-dining craftsmanship, and a proven track record in high-volume chef-driven concepts within luxury hospitality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive culinary experience with leadership roles in fine dining.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, flavor, temperature, and presentation.
• Maintain standards across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of Latin American cuisine and regional traditions.
• Provide direction, coaching, and immediate quality control during service.
• Develop and uphold recipes, portions, and presentation specifications.
• Oversee tastings, line checks, and culinary quality assurance.
• Lead talent development, recruitment, training, and performance evaluations.
• Protect CHICA's culinary identity while driving brand integrity and menu development.

Skills

Executive leadership

Latin American cuisine

High-volume service

Kitchen operations

Menu development

Financial acumen

Staff development

Job description

CHICA Las Vegas at The Venetian Resort seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary direction, drive operational excellence, and maintain the brand’s bold Latin flavors. You will oversee all kitchens, mentor senior staff, manage food cost, and deliver exceptional dining experiences across all service periods.

The ideal candidate brings extensive Latin American expertise, fine-dining craftsmanship, and a proven track record in high-volume chef-driven concepts within luxury hospitality.