EXECUTIVE CHEF- AMEX Lounge - LAS

Executive Chef- AMEX Lounge - LAS

Join FLIK, a division of COmpass-USA, and bring your culinary expertise to one of the most prestigious airport lounge experiences in the industry, the AMEX Centurion Lounge at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), as our Executive Chef.

At FLIK, we don't just serve food, we create memorable guest experiences through exceptional hospitality, innovative cuisine, and impeccable service. If you're a passionate culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-profile environment, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

We are seeking a growth-minded Executive Chef to lead the culinary operation at the AMEX Centurion Lounge at LAS Airport. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of the culinary program, ensuring an elevated dining experience for guests while driving operational excellence, team development, and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing culinary team
• Design and execute fresh, innovative, and elevated menu offerings
• Oversee inventory management, purchasing, and food cost controls
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards
• Partner with operations and marketing teams to introduce new culinary initiatives
• Deliver a best-in-class guest experience through exceptional food quality and presentation
• Manage all culinary operations, including ordering, receiving, production, and execution
• Champion sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives
• Maintain excellence in execution within a high-volume, premium hospitality environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience in high-volume culinary operations, upscale dining, catering, or hospitality environments
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost management
• Passion for culinary innovation, quality, and guest satisfaction
• Culinary degree preferred
• Working knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations
• Minimum of three years of culinary management experience in hospitality, fine dining, hotels, upscale restaurants, or contract foodservice
• Strong understanding of food trends, menu development, production, sanitation, and presentation standards
• Experience leading exhibition cooking, action stations, and premium guest-facing culinary experiences
• Knowledge of P&L accountability and large-scale foodservice operations
• ServSafe certification preferred
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team-building skills

If you're ready to elevate the guest experience and lead a talented culinary team in one of the nation's premier airport lounges, we invite you to apply and bring your passion for hospitality and culinary excellence to FLIK Hospitality Group at the AMEX Centurion Lounge at LAS Airport.

Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, holiday time off, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave, and personal leave.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening.