VP, Culinary Operations

Hard Rock Las Vegas is an upcoming luxury resort located on the famous Las Vegas Strip, poised to transform the skyline with its unique nearly 700-foot guitar-shaped hotel. This fully integrated resort will offer world-class hospitality, gaming, dining, entertainment, and retail experiences. The resort will feature more than 3,700 hotel rooms, approximately 175,000 square feet of gaming space, two spas, multiple pools, live entertainment venues, and dozens of restaurants, lounges, and retail outlets. As a part of a globally recognized brand known for its iconic music and entertainment connections, Hard Rock Las Vegas aims to provide an exceptional and unforgettable guest experience across all its services and amenities.

The position available is Vice President - Culinary, who will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Food & Beverage. This leadership role carries the responsibility for the strategic direction, financial performance, and operational excellence of all food and beverage outlets within the casino, including dining venues, in-room dining services, banquet operations, and kitchen management. The Vice President will develop menus, procure culinary equipment and ingredients, and ensure the highest quality of dishes served throughout the property. This position requires a hands-on leader who will supervise, train, and develop culinary staff, guaranteeing strict adherence to food safety and sanitation regulations in compliance with local health and safety codes.

As Vice President - Culinary, you will oversee the Profit & Loss (P&L) management, budget establishment, cost control, and revenue growth initiatives across multiple dining outlets. You will manage relationships with third-party and licensed restaurants, ensuring brand standards and quality are maintained. Your leadership will include managing a substantial culinary leadership team—comprising executive chefs, sous chefs, and more—and coordinating complex operations during peak casino traffic and events. Participation in new outlet openings, renovations, and brand transitions will also be a vital part of this role, alongside capital expenditure planning for kitchen facilities.

Further responsibilities include cultivating a collaborative culinary culture across the property and corporate teams, benchmarking food costs, staff management including recruitment and succession planning, labor relations management, and curating exclusive VIP dining experiences integrated with casino marketing and loyalty programs. You will also oversee procurement processes, vendor negotiations, sustainability initiatives, inventory management, operational reporting, and maintenance of high departmental standards.

The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience in high-volume food and beverage operations, especially in casino or luxury hotel settings, with expertise in fine dining, banquet, and casual concepts. You will possess strong financial competence, leadership skills managing large culinary teams, and a dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences. Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations, health and sanitation guidelines, and food safety standards is essential.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead culinary operations at one of Las Vegas' most anticipated luxury resorts, driving innovation and excellence in one of the world’s most vibrant hospitality markets. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership, this position at Hard Rock Las Vegas is the perfect fit.