Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $62,100.00 - $79,300.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) retirement plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
meal benefits
Job Description
CHICA, located at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, opened in 2017 and is a vibrant Latin American restaurant that has quickly established itself as a premier dining destination on the Las Vegas Strip. Founded by acclaimed Chef Lorena Garcia, CHICA celebrates the rich and diverse flavors of Latin America, drawing culinary inspiration from countries such as Venezuela, Peru, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and more. This beautifully designed restaurant blends traditional Latin dishes with contemporary culinary techniques to create a unique dining experience. Alongside an innovative menu, CHICA offers a dynamic wine and craft cocktail program that complements the bold and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Degree in culinary arts or equivalent professional experience
- Minimum 4+ years in a senior culinary leadership role
- Proven experience in Latin cuisine within a fine dining or upscale environment
- Strong understanding of food product, preparation, presentation, and menu development
- Food safety / manager certification
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong mathematical aptitude related to food costing, inventory, and labor management
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume Las Vegas dining environment
Job Qualifications
- Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience
- Minimum 4+ years in a senior culinary leadership role (Executive Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or Executive Chef)
- Proven experience in Latin cuisine within a fine dining or upscale environment
- Strong understanding of food product, preparation, presentation, and menu development
- Food Safety / Manager Certification
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong mathematical aptitude related to food costing, inventory, and labor management
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume Las Vegas dining environment
- Experience working with chef-driven, brand-led restaurant concepts
- Background in upscale or luxury dining markets
- Proven ability to develop and retain culinary talent
Job Duties
- Serve as the Executive Chef's right-hand leader in all culinary operations
- Execute and uphold CHICA's Latin fine dining standards across all menus and services
- Partner with the Executive Chef to standardize recipes, plating, and preparation methods
- Maintain consistent food quality, flavor integrity, and presentation at all times
- Ensure strict adherence to standardized recipes and portion controls
- Continuously source new products and ingredients to support menu evolution and seasonal development
- Identify and resolve kitchen challenges swiftly, maintaining control and composure during service
- Oversee expediting during service to ensure accuracy, pacing, and execution excellence
- Recruit, train, coach, and evaluate all kitchen staff in alignment with CHICA standards
- Build a disciplined, motivated, and accountable culinary team
- Oversee scheduling, payroll management, performance reviews, and corrective action when necessary
- Develop apprenticeship programs and internal growth pathways for culinary talent
- Foster a positive, high-performance culture rooted in respect, accountability, and pride in craft
- Enforce company policies consistently using the Employee Handbook as guidance
- Ensure food is produced and delivered in a timely manner to support exceptional guest service
- Collaborate closely with FOH leadership to resolve service issues and enhance guest satisfaction
- Participate in service education initiatives including daily lineups, quarterly menu tastings and presentations, and new server training programs
- Train kitchen staff to execute efficiently with a target ticket time of 20 minutes or less without compromising quality
- Support guest-facing moments as needed, demonstrating leadership presence and professionalism
- Meet or exceed food cost, labor cost, and operational budget targets
- Monitor inventory, purchasing, and receiving for both BOH and FOH products
- Ensure proper cost controls while maintaining CHICA's quality and hospitality standards
- Identify structural or operational challenges impacting financial goals and communicate proactively with the General Manager and Executive Chef
- Drive overall kitchen profitability through disciplined execution and team management
- Maintain exceptional cleanliness and organization throughout all kitchen facilities
- Supervise daily cleaning of all BOH areas including cooking line, prep kitchens, dish and stewarding areas, walk-ins and storage
- Ensure full compliance with health department regulations and internal sanitation standards
- Enforce strict food safety, hygiene, and sanitation protocols at all times
- Assist the Executive Chef in supervising all kitchen employees
- Provide direction, coordination, and evaluation of culinary operations
- Carry out supervisory duties in accordance with company policies and applicable laws
- Address employee concerns professionally and resolve issues promptly
- Support initiatives that strengthen morale, teamwork, and company culture
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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