Group Executive Chef

Group Executive Chef

Location: Las Vegas, NV (relocation package offered)

Compensation: $130,000-$150,000 base salary, plus bonus, benefits, and performance-based incentives. Exceptional candidates may be considered above this range.

Opportunity

We are partnering with an exciting, chef-driven hospitality group in search of a Group / Brand Executive Chef to help shape the next chapter of its culinary evolution.

This is a unique opportunity for a highly accomplished culinary leader to influence menu development, elevate standards, mentor culinary teams, and drive consistency across a growing portfolio of restaurants.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a chef with a strong culinary point of view, exceptional technical ability, and a passion for authentic Latin cuisine. The ideal candidate combines creativity with operational discipline and has the ability to inspire teams while building systems that support long-term success.

This role is best suited to a chef who remains deeply connected to the craft. We are not seeking a purely corporate or administrative leader. Instead, we're looking for someone who can move seamlessly between strategic leadership and hands-on culinary execution.

The successful candidate will bring authenticity, credibility, and a clear culinary vision, while helping elevate standards, strengthen culture, and support the continued growth of an ambitious hospitality brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide culinary leadership across multiple restaurant locations
• Drive menu innovation while maintaining authenticity and brand identity
• Establish and uphold culinary standards, recipes, training programs, and operating procedures
• Mentor and develop Executive Chefs and culinary leadership teams
• Improve consistency, execution, food quality, and presentation across all locations
• Lead from the front through a hands-on approach, regularly working alongside kitchen teams during service and remaining actively involved in day-to-day culinary operations
• Travel to restaurants as needed to support teams, coach leaders, evaluate standards, and participate in service periods
• Collaborate with operations and leadership teams to support business growth and guest satisfaction
• Lead new menu rollouts, culinary initiatives, and special projects
• Identify opportunities to improve kitchen performance, organization, and accountability
• Foster a positive culinary culture focused on excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement

This is a rare opportunity for a talented culinary leader to help shape the future of an ambitious restaurant group while remaining closely connected to the craft.

The client is actively interviewing and expects to move quickly through the process, which will include interviews and a culinary tasting for finalists.

Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted