Chef De Cuisine
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Category
- Hospitality
- Posted
Must have
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive culinary experience in fine dining, including a minimum of 4 years' experience in a senior kitchen leadership role such as Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Chef de
- Experience in a high-volume fine dining restaurant, luxury hotel, or upscale steakhouse strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop culinary teams in a demanding service environment.
- Strong technical culinary skills and a thorough understanding of professional kitchen operations, food preparation, and service execution.
- Proven understanding of food cost management, labor controls, inventory, purchasing, and financial performance.
- Ability to execute established recipes and culinary standards with precision while contributing ideas that align with the restaurant's identity and culinary direction.
- Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
- Ability to remain composed, decisive, and effective under pressure.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and applicable health regulations.
- Culinary education or formal training preferred.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Full description
Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group | Las Vegas, NV
Join Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group and become part of a world-renowned culinary organization recognized for its innovation, exceptional cuisine, and commitment to excellence. Our Las Vegas restaurants deliver distinctive fine dining experiences that combine culinary artistry, premium ingredients, and impeccable execution. We are passionate about developing exceptional talent and creating memorable experiences for every guest.
We are seeking an accomplished and passionate Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary operations in a dynamic, high-volume fine dining environment. This individual will play a critical role in driving kitchen performance, developing talent, and ensuring the consistent execution of Wolfgang Puck's culinary vision and established standards.
Position Summary:
The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for overseeing day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, presentation, and execution across all services. Working in close partnership with the Executive Chef and restaurant leadership team, this individual will lead and develop the culinary team, maintain operational and financial discipline, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with sound business acumen, hands-on leadership, and a commitment to delivering an exceptional guest experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring the consistent execution of Wolfgang Puck's recipes, culinary standards, and established procedures while encouraging thoughtful creativity aligned with the restaurant's culinary direction.
- Lead, train, and develop the culinary team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, teamwork, and professional growth.
- Maintain the highest standards of food quality, preparation, consistency, portion control, and presentation.
- Partner with the Executive Chef to execute menu initiatives, seasonal updates, and new culinary offerings.
- Manage ordering, inventory, receiving, storage, and vendor relationships to ensure product quality, availability, and cost efficiency.
- Monitor food and labor costs, oversee scheduling and productivity, and implement practices that support financial performance and operational goals.
- Establish and maintain effective systems for preparation, mise en place, service execution, and kitchen organization in a high-volume environment.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, health department, and workplace safety requirements.
- Foster a professional, respectful, and collaborative kitchen culture that emphasizes accountability, consistency, and continuous improvement.