Executive Chef
Recruiting Partner: Elizabeth Wetherhold
Las Vegas, Nevada | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $120,000 to $130,000 | Job ID: 162265
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Executive Chef – Coastal Mediterranean Concept | Las Vegas, NV
This is an opportunity to lead the kitchen of a bold, wood-fired Mediterranean concept backed by experienced operators and located within a major Las Vegas casino resort. The 300-seat restaurant will celebrate the vibrant, coastal cuisines of Turkey, Israel, and Greece in a refined yet approachable setting.
Executive Chef Benefits and Compensation:
- Competitive Salary
- Full executive casino package including:
- 401(k)
- Bonus potential
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Relocation assistance
- Cell phone stipend and coverage
- Generous PTO
- Long-term growth potential within a respected hospitality group
Executive Chef Requirements & Qualifications:
- Minimum 2–3 years as Executive Chef leading full-scale BOH operations
- Deep working knowledge of Turkish, Israeli, and Greek cuisines, with an emphasis on wood-fired technique and coastal flavor profiles
- Experience managing high-volume kitchens while maintaining refined execution
- Proven ability to build and mentor large teams, including recruiting, training, and leadership development
- Confident and presentable — must be comfortable as a public-facing representative of the brand, including media or VIP visibility
- Familiarity with large hotel or casino operations, including navigating internal systems, compliance, and union dynamics
- Will report directly to the Culinary Director and collaborate closely with ownership on menu development and kitchen operations
- Culinary degree or equivalent hands-on professional training
Executive Chef Preferred Background & Skills:
- Background in opening restaurants, especially within a hotel or casino setting
- Experience developing menus that balance regional authenticity with broad guest appeal
- Calm and flexible leadership style; thrives in collaborative, dynamic environments
- Previous experience working within highly structured or layered management systems
- Ability to integrate seasonal and local ingredients into a consistent, scalable food program
- Strong organizational and systems-thinking skills related to kitchen design, flow, inventory, and vendor management
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
JOB ID: 162265
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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.
