Visionary Executive Chef for High-Volume Global Cuisines

Caesars Entertainment Corporation; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Caesars Palace in Las Vegas is seeking an experienced Executive Chef for Bacchanal Buffet to lead a high-volume, multi-cuisine operation. You will drive culinary excellence, mentor a large team, and oversee food quality, cost controls, and guest experience.

Responsibilities include menu development, standardization, budgeting, inventory, safety, and regulatory compliance while partnering with senior leadership to align production with business goals.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading high-volume, multi-outlet culinary operations.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive culinary leadership, incl. 3–5 years in a management role.
• Bachelor's degree in culinary arts or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations across multiple kitchen and service areas.
• Inspire innovation while maintaining food cost and labor controls.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain a large culinary workforce.
• Drive menu development, recipe standardization, and presentation standards.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, purchasing, and inventory management.
• Champion food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with leadership to align staffing with financial objectives.
• Set standards for professionalism, teamwork, and culinary excellence.

Skills

Executive leadership

Culinary operations

Food cost control

Team development

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Menu development

Staff recruitment

Communication

Operational planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in culinary arts

Hospitality management

Job description

Caesars Palace in Las Vegas is seeking an experienced Executive Chef for Bacchanal Buffet to lead a high-volume, multi-cuisine operation. You will drive culinary excellence, mentor a large team, and oversee food quality, cost controls, and guest experience.

Responsibilities include menu development, standardization, budgeting, inventory, safety, and regulatory compliance while partnering with senior leadership to align production with business goals.