Executive Pastry Chef

WE ARE CAESARS

At Caesars Entertainment, our Mission, Vision & Values reflect our unique purpose, providing people with possibilities and places to have fun. Our Mission, Vision & Values represent a unifying and inspiring way forward, and all Team Members are expected to uphold them.

Our Mission : “Create the Extraordinary"
Our Vision : “We create spectacular worlds that immerse, inspire and connect you. We don’t perform magic; we create it with excellence.”
Our Values : “Blaze the Trail, Together We Win, All-In on Service”

Our corporate social responsibility framework, People Planet Play, represents our continuous dedication to enhancing economic development, uplifting the wellbeing of our Team Members and their families, and making positive contributions to the communities we operate in. 

Job Description

A highly skilled, passionate and visionary pastry professional with extensive experience in fine dining environments. Demonstrates a proven ability to lead and manage high-end pastry kitchens with precision, creativity, and operational excellence, thriving in a luxury, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

Operational Snapshot

• Location : Central Bakery & Pastry Kitchen at Caesars Palace
• Facility Size : 4,500 sq. ft.
• Outlets Supported : Dominique Ansel Bakery (Caesars Palace), Dominique Ansel Marché (Paris Las Vegas), and VIP Amenities
• Team : 6 Chefs and 23 Bakers/Pâtissiers

• Daily Production : 2,000–2,500 pastry and bakery items

   

• Lead all aspects of pastry and bakery production, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and execution.
• Oversee daily operations including scheduling, labor management, ordering, inventory, food cost controls, and quality assurance.
• Develop and execute seasonal pastry, bakery, and viennoiserie offerings in collaboration with the Dominique Ansel team.
• Train, mentor, and develop a high-performing pastry team while fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, presentation, and product consistency.
• Partner with culinary and front-of-house leadership to deliver exceptional guest experience.
• Drive operational efficiencies, productivity improvements, and continuous innovation across the program

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older

• Extensive experience in fine dining pastry, bakery, and viennoiserie operations.
• Proven success leading luxury pastry kitchens and high-performing teams.
• Strong background in seasonal product development, menu innovation, and trend-driven pastry concepts.
• Deep knowledge of current pastry, bakery, and café trends, ingredients, and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to manage labor, food costs, scheduling, and overall kitchen performance.
• Passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing culinary talent.
• Collaborative, service-oriented leadership style with strong communication skills.
• Experience in high-volume luxury hotels, Michelin-level restaurants, or renowned bakery concepts preferred.

• Nevada Food Handlers’ Certification

  ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years of pastry leadership experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in a comparable Executive Pastry Chef role.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume operation.
• Culinary degree or formal apprenticeship is preferred.
• Serve Safe certification.

About Us

Help us roll out the red carpet at Caesars Palace! This world renowned resort indulges our guests with 25 unique restaurants and cafes, over 3,000 rooms, 4.5 acres of pools and gardens and a 50,000 square foot spa. If you have a passion for delivering personalized service in an exclusive setting, Caesars Palace is the place for you to start your career.

TOGETHER WE WIN

We believe in delivering family-style service—an approach that fosters warmth, connection, and a genuine sense of belonging. Our team treats every guest and colleague with the same care and hospitality we would extend to family, creating a welcoming environment built on respect, teamwork, and personalized attention. Whether assisting customers or collaborating with coworkers, we prioritize service that is thoughtful, supportive, and rooted in genuine relationships.

DISCLAIMER

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. The Company reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

As part of the onboarding process for new hires, candidates will be required to complete a background check. In addition, pre-employment drug testing is mandatory for any role operating a motor vehicle (Valet, Bus Drivers, Limo Drivers), Facilities and/or Engineering, Lifeguards, Pilots, Security and Surveillance roles. Pre-employment screenings will be completed prior to an offer being extended, except where applicable law requires that such pre-employment screening may occur post-offer. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, national origin, sex, age over 40, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADA

Caesars Entertainment will engage in an interactive process and make reasonable accommodations, as required by law, for individuals with disabilities or to accommodate pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, or where a conflict exists between the position and an individuals’ religious beliefs or practices.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Caesars Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Caesars Entertainment will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other protected class.
Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 5 - 10 years
Bonus/Commission: Yes