How Chef Leticia Nunez Runs the Best Buffet in Las Vegas - Chefs of the Strip (Bacchanal)

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  • Опубліковано 21 гру 2018
  • Welcome to the first episode of Chefs of the Strip! Today, we're at the Bacchanal Buffet, in Caesar’s Palace, following Leticia Nunez to figure out how she keeps the best buffet in Las Vegas running strong.
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  • @jordanl5341
    @jordanl5341 5 років тому +2061

    Sees a negative Yelp review, sees if it is a legit complaint, fixes it before next service... Wish all restaurants were all this good

    • @oodjee
      @oodjee 4 роки тому +43

      ​@Uncle Ed Are you serious? It's how you become the best, Ed. Its in her best interest to fix the problems in the complaints.

    • @Koldeman
      @Koldeman 4 роки тому +34

      That one bad comment stayed on the top of her mind all morning. That is committment to being the best.

    • @kongchho
      @kongchho 4 роки тому +13

      @Uncle Ed yep just for show. That's why it's such a low rated buffet and why they get so little customers.

    • @ashtonduda9971
      @ashtonduda9971 4 роки тому

      Koldeman doesn’t she have terrible restaurant reviews though lol

    • @EmeraldTalks
      @EmeraldTalks 4 роки тому +1

      @Ashton mullins Yeah. That comment was sarcastic, although it’s hard to tell through text.

  • @Lyralli
    @Lyralli 5 років тому +3007

    "Our buffet has the best food. I'll throw down with anybody."
    That's the kind of energy I want every buffet chef to bring.

    • @ryknow6944
      @ryknow6944 5 років тому +5

      @Leonardo's Truth I have, and it was indeed VERY good food

    • @squiremuldoon5462
      @squiremuldoon5462 4 роки тому +1

      She knows the boss is watching.

    • @marciabsb1
      @marciabsb1 4 роки тому +7

      @Marauder Мародер Rude.

    • @mistervacation23
      @mistervacation23 4 роки тому +1

      Fly away buzzard, fly away crow, way down south where the winds don't blow. Rub your nose and give two winks and save us from this awful jinx.

    • @Dandyshoe
      @Dandyshoe 4 роки тому

      Honestly, you can find the same energy in every episode of kitchen nightmares with chefs/owners

  • @tonytony9783
    @tonytony9783 5 років тому +2171

    She's the boss and yet serves the line like anybody else !
    True leader!

    • @cosmancho2959
      @cosmancho2959 5 років тому +16

      Or she just did it this time to look good on camera.

    • @greyeaglem
      @greyeaglem 5 років тому +91

      @@cosmancho2959 That buffet is known to be one of the best in Vegas. That doesn't happen if you check the line once because a camera is there. She does this all the time. You can tell by watching how she does it and by their reputation.

    • @pedrojoubert3471
      @pedrojoubert3471 4 роки тому +9

      That's how it should be arriba Latinos coño

    • @timprescott4634
      @timprescott4634 2 роки тому

      For THIS production.

  • @marlenevalle4252
    @marlenevalle4252 5 років тому +3434

    I like how humble she is in the way she bosses her workers. She doesn't yell or makes them feel ashamed or stupid, instead she just corrects them and makes them feel good to work with her. She is amazing. Plus she gets involved hands on hands with them, not just sits around.

    • @danomalley2473
      @danomalley2473 5 років тому +82

      Yup. Reminds me of a boss I had at a local grocery store. We had orientation at a building across the street, and on the way over to the store, my boss told us new recruits to head into the store, while he went into a neighboring parking lot to grab a shopping cart that some customer of ours had taken off premises. He could have had any of us do it, but he did it himself. This guy was always working. If he was walking from the back of the store to the front, he would face the shelves (move stock to the front) on the way. He was always stopping to pick up little pieces of paper or whatever off of the floor while on his way to somewhere else. It made everyone else OK with doing that as well. He didn't just order people around.

    • @jojomakes
      @jojomakes 5 років тому +65

      Hopefully she’s the same way off camera lol

    • @jessicaconner1242
      @jessicaconner1242 4 роки тому +5

      Marlene Valle I would totally work with her

    • @gmoops8986
      @gmoops8986 4 роки тому +2

      Yup! She's great huh.

    • @gmoops8986
      @gmoops8986 4 роки тому +2

      If you have worked in a kitchen, you have seen the chef(!) throwing pans and spats.

  • @astridgonzalez5622
    @astridgonzalez5622 5 років тому +7040

    Notice how she uses "we" instead of "I" when she talks about being the best.

    • @brusk3978
      @brusk3978 5 років тому +130

      Astrid Gonzalez
      Yea I also notice how she said we never stop while she is outside taking a breather talking about “this must be how Celine dion feels like before a big show”🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

    • @christianlemelin9862
      @christianlemelin9862 5 років тому +58

      Corporate mentality. What? Did you think you were discovering something incredible. LMFAO

    • @astridgonzalez5622
      @astridgonzalez5622 5 років тому +300

      @@christianlemelin9862 I was pointing out why she's successful... When you celebrate your team's wins and don't toot your own horn all day. Might be new for some mediocre managers out there though.

    • @christianlemelin9862
      @christianlemelin9862 5 років тому +63

      I've worked for corporate. I've met hundreds of chefs like her and their all lazy. As for the "we", well....if you're in front of 20 employees, and you say "I am the best".... your not gonna last very long. It's 100% corporate. She looked pretty ordinary to me.

    • @christianlemelin9862
      @christianlemelin9862 5 років тому +13

      @Son Le WTF did you just say?😂

  • @lawncee
    @lawncee 5 років тому +3218

    She seems like such a respectable and demanding head chef. Props to her

    • @el5letras1
      @el5letras1 5 років тому +3

      Demanding yes she got that lolz

    • @Real_Infinity95
      @Real_Infinity95 5 років тому +36

      When you run a huge business like she does, I think you would want everything to be perfect.

    • @kimchiburger7844
      @kimchiburger7844 5 років тому +1

      Master chef?

    • @animaladam5
      @animaladam5 5 років тому +1

      Far from a master, only in her little mind...

    • @kobzster06
      @kobzster06 5 років тому +10

      I so agree. It's an exceptionally demanding head chef position, in charge of all aspects of both cooking and support/supplies. I don't think she ever sits on her shift except for lunch break, constantly checking the taste of the food and its appearance, constantly checking the functionality of all the equipment, etc. I don't think I could handle such a position.

  • @alexivack3453
    @alexivack3453 5 років тому +1583

    I have worked in a number of restaurants with buffets and as a banquet chef, this chef is an ass-kicker and I would love to work for her. Bravo chef.

    • @eolsunder
      @eolsunder 4 роки тому +11

      and she's adorable also … so funny.. "I work my ass off" lol sorry I said ass, I work my butt off...

    • @gmoops8986
      @gmoops8986 4 роки тому +2

      @@eolsunder I believe the original term. ass(f##king would be my insertion). I accept the apology. Most mildly accepted terms are OK.

    • @pugboi8017
      @pugboi8017 4 роки тому

      Respect to you sir. Chefs are my heroes

    • @rohanmiscrits
      @rohanmiscrits 4 роки тому

      @Uncle Ed I like cashews

  • @smokiedapoo2
    @smokiedapoo2 5 років тому +731

    I got tired just watching her work. That woman has stamina.

    • @BrVi_7
      @BrVi_7 3 роки тому +7

      I miss working and having good bosses. It seems most of my adult life I've worked for complete psychos

    • @a1dayone348
      @a1dayone348 3 роки тому +3

      @@BrVi_7 Me too 😌

  • @MidnightCravings
    @MidnightCravings 5 років тому +2535

    *If the chef cares about what the customer thinks then he/she truly cares about what he/she dishes out...well done!*

  • @ZANTYACS
    @ZANTYACS 5 років тому +2005

    I admire that she actually reads their bad yelp reviews and try to improve upon it, Wow.
    Every business should do that.

    • @rividizd
      @rividizd 5 років тому +66

      As someone in the food and services industry for 10 yrs I say its impossible to make everyone happy. Anything 3/5 or above I say is good!

    • @well_as_an_expert_id_say
      @well_as_an_expert_id_say 5 років тому +21

      Yelp is not authentic though

    • @Dayvit78
      @Dayvit78 5 років тому +14

      Getting customer feedback is important, but it may not be accurate. So it's more to be taken as a guide, rather than an absolute fact that you have to react to. (Even if the review itself is truthful, it's colored by memory bias - if you had a bad time, you'll remember more things as being bad, and vice versa if you had a good time.)

    • @rh7225
      @rh7225 5 років тому +23

      Yelp is mostly filled with "never gonna be happy" old shits. They are the only ones still using it.

    • @HigherPlanes
      @HigherPlanes 5 років тому +4

      @@rividizd wrong attitude.

  • @valiantmar
    @valiantmar 5 років тому +367

    This woman is a force of nature!!! I'd go to Las Vegas just to eat here!!!!!!!! Bravo to her and her staff!!!

    • @michelleburch863
      @michelleburch863 4 роки тому +3

      That's all I wanna go for...first thing would be the fruit kitchen for me...get full..hit joint I hit n put up...smoke a cig n do it all over again

    • @gxlilea.d1634
      @gxlilea.d1634 3 роки тому +2

      I’ve been there and I can confirm that it is delicioussss

  • @nathanielcarrillo5428
    @nathanielcarrillo5428 5 років тому +498

    In May I stayed in Vegas for five days for EDC2019. My friends and I went to the Bacchanal two times for breakfast and one time for dinner and we were not disappointed. Highly recommend this place and the bottomless mimosa are sooo good ☺️ the lady serving them didn’t allow my glass to go empty. She was stealthy like a ninja just refill after refill 😂 I love this place

    • @evan2156
      @evan2156 4 роки тому

      Would that be for network marketing?

    • @margauxvirra
      @margauxvirra 4 роки тому +1

      How much is the buffet?

    • @aussie1546
      @aussie1546 3 роки тому +6

      $45 seat for buffet

    • @mrquelowhat274
      @mrquelowhat274 3 роки тому +2

      @@aussie1546 $45? Dang we should’ve gone to that one. We went to the MGM grand one and it was like $80 and was ok

    • @Romans8-9
      @Romans8-9 3 роки тому +2

      @@mrquelowhat274 $80! That's insane. I never ate at MGM. I think the top 3 are Caesars, The Wynn and Cosmo and pretty sure they are all in the $50 range.

  • @jasminejones-anderson9244
    @jasminejones-anderson9244 5 років тому +2298

    I've lived in Vegas for over 15 years.. I've tried EVERY buffet... this is hands down the best buffet!!! EVERYTHING was good and FRESH!! I literally got so full the last time I went, I had to take a nap in my car in the parking garage before I could even drive to go home...😭😭😭😭

    • @TheItrucker
      @TheItrucker 5 років тому +105

      If you have to take a nap after eating a decent sized meal you might want to get checked for Diabetes.

    • @CarliJoelle
      @CarliJoelle 5 років тому +5

      How expensive was it ?

    • @howellwong11
      @howellwong11 5 років тому +6

      You get what you pay for.

    • @jasminejones-anderson9244
      @jasminejones-anderson9244 5 років тому +61

      kevin morison sir... thanks Dr!🙄

    • @jasminejones-anderson9244
      @jasminejones-anderson9244 5 років тому +61

      Joelles about $50 per person. Definitely not cheap.

  • @privatevision4683
    @privatevision4683 5 років тому +955

    A lot of people don't get to see this side of Las Vegas. The prep that goes behind a tourist's favorite amenities. All the chefs, dishwashers, and janitors. The blue collar backbone of Las Vegas. Real Vegas people.

    • @Hiatchhhx
      @Hiatchhhx 5 років тому

      Private Vision 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @trollsnrats
      @trollsnrats 5 років тому +8

      You can say that about any job. Lol

    • @bbgub5748
      @bbgub5748 5 років тому +3

      You can serve the best food on the planet, vegas is still a dump

    • @whammersbach
      @whammersbach 4 роки тому +2

      99% itll be latinos and to think some methed out people hate us

    • @aidankhaos7687
      @aidankhaos7687 4 роки тому +1

      @@bbgub5748 Lmao. Ok buddy

  • @GUESSMYZAIS
    @GUESSMYZAIS 5 років тому +132

    I love how she appears to be respectful in her approach towards staff and follows up with a thank you, great job etc... a very important quality in a leader.

  • @andrewgarratt1503
    @andrewgarratt1503 4 роки тому +41

    It always warms my heart to see someone immigrate to the US, climb the ladder and achieve success doing something they are passionate about, like this lady. Such an inspiration!

  • @lstruggy
    @lstruggy 5 років тому +2335

    Here’s a tip: buy the 24hr/$100 buffet pass(any Caesar own buffet property) start w dinner comeback the next day early for breakfast, do lunch and finally back to dinner 👌🏽

    • @wedoebe
      @wedoebe 5 років тому +47

      PMC05 Great tip👍

    • @idontwantone132
      @idontwantone132 5 років тому +23

      Thanks for this!

    • @Timenow1
      @Timenow1 5 років тому +13

      Thx for the Tip Bro! ✌

    • @anthonyramirez7164
      @anthonyramirez7164 5 років тому +21

      Where do you buy this pass?

    • @lstruggy
      @lstruggy 5 років тому +40

      Anthony Ramirez at any Caesar concierge center or dial 0 from your hotel room and they will point u there 😋

  • @JohnQuach
    @JohnQuach 5 років тому +662

    Big props to the teams that make good buffet food. Serving huge quantities of people and ensuring the quality is consistent is tough.

  • @buckboardhc822
    @buckboardhc822 5 років тому +147

    Wow she is something else!! What a great chef, humble and with so much energy. Anybody in the food industry can look up to this lady!

  • @mykingdomforahorse9256
    @mykingdomforahorse9256 5 років тому +161

    somebody give this woman a raise! she's amazing. they are lucky to have her.

    • @rajinbraynard1080
      @rajinbraynard1080 3 роки тому +12

      She owns the restruant. Go tp the restruant to give her a raise. More customers = more money. I dont think she wants more money, she wants her buffet to be as good as it can.

    • @sleepstudyrelaxingsounds8322
      @sleepstudyrelaxingsounds8322 2 роки тому

      Don't worry.. She getting Hella paid🦜

    • @Hunter-sm8nd
      @Hunter-sm8nd 2 роки тому +3

      @@rajinbraynard1080 She doesn’t own the restaurant , Caesar’s does.

  • @RL82
    @RL82 5 років тому +32

    I love how she can be super demanding without being rude, or putting her employees down... the best kind of boss. Respect.

    • @zoe9632
      @zoe9632 5 років тому

      Absolutely. She's awesome.

  • @Jay-so2dk
    @Jay-so2dk 5 років тому +490

    This woman is amazing, no wonder shes been there for 6👍 she makes sure everything is running smoothly and good. To be honest I want to go eat there because of her and this video 👌

    • @HeadlessChickenTO
      @HeadlessChickenTO 5 років тому +5

      Chefs are usually first in to turn on the lights and the last to leave to turn those lights off. It's a hard gig at any scale.

    • @dinnersdetroitfoodco.4971
      @dinnersdetroitfoodco.4971 5 років тому +1

      Thought i was the only one

    • @lissetteramirez191
      @lissetteramirez191 5 років тому +2

      Same!!!! Currently planning a Vegas trip because I’ll be 21 this year but this buffet sounds like a highlight of vegas

    • @alfredmedina6264
      @alfredmedina6264 5 років тому +1

      Jay Jay , I was thinking the same😋

    • @DecipherDiz
      @DecipherDiz 5 років тому

      And that’s why they made this video... what other buffet will you try? The one that’s advertised. Just as good as any other buffet. Nothing special. I live here.

  • @spidercadillac7139
    @spidercadillac7139 3 роки тому +5

    I work there as a dishwasher 4 years and prep cooking after 9 years work there im proud my self work hard 7 days a week working holidays Christmas now I have my own company restaurants 11 total and restaurant distribution for meals and drinks

  • @Aruesx
    @Aruesx 5 років тому +958

    "Our buffet has the best food. I'll throw down with anybody."
    Gordon Ramsay, Leticia masterchef battle.
    Edit: It's a wonder how anything you say can be turned political

    • @gildardogarcia4587
      @gildardogarcia4587 5 років тому +8

      Now everyone is the best is not a competition with any body is just with ourselves to be better everytime.

    • @mahadragon
      @mahadragon 5 років тому +39

      Ramsay actually has a restaurant in Vegas they get negative reviews all the time on Yelp

    • @hssy2jrocker
      @hssy2jrocker 4 роки тому +9

      @@mahadragon Yelp extorts money from shops to keep good reviews..

    • @jonathangarza4844
      @jonathangarza4844 4 роки тому +13

      Like she said, feeding 4,000 vs. Feeding 10. He can tune each piece of his dish until he likes it. Her team has to tune hundreds of pieces AS it's being served. Chef Ramsey can't compare in that aspect.

    • @jonathangarza4844
      @jonathangarza4844 4 роки тому +8

      Aaannnd... i totally replied to a 2 month old comment.. i need to get off of UA-cam comments when I cant sleep...

  • @bangzell6885
    @bangzell6885 5 років тому +779

    You gotta love the energy and confidence coming off of Chef Nunez! Another wonderful production, Eater.

    • @diangopa
      @diangopa 5 років тому

      I am pretty shure it must be "Nuñez" but who cares😂

    • @jahjoeka
      @jahjoeka 5 років тому

      Of course they only like comments that praise them...

  • @jasoncataldi2053
    @jasoncataldi2053 5 років тому +134

    “It takes a certain kind of crazy to be a chef..”. Amen to that sister. Great job. Bacchanal is the best!

  • @godsspeedify
    @godsspeedify 5 років тому +70

    My respect to this woman, this is a very hard job

  • @violinplayer101
    @violinplayer101 4 роки тому +33

    I love that this woman strives for excellence, and doesn't settle for mediocre. The fact that she actually takes the Yelp reviews that are less than 5 stars and tries to fix the issues that caused them is amazing.

  • @SantaCruzSoulSurfer
    @SantaCruzSoulSurfer 5 років тому +199

    “I’ll throw down with anyone!” I liked her immediately after hearing that! And she focuses on complaints daily to adjust service! Passion for perfection!

    • @14kurtismiller
      @14kurtismiller 4 роки тому +1

      Some people are doing the job that they love so the little things that matter, they pay attention and fix them. Going the extra mile is their norm. This can't be said for everybody in the profession in which they work.

  • @lauraroberts8203
    @lauraroberts8203 5 років тому +90

    Never wanted to go to Vegas untill watching this!!!Yum!!🍗

  • @agentmv
    @agentmv 5 років тому +39

    i love this buffet; I go here every time I'm in Vegas through the years! Keep up the great work, chef Nunez!

  • @toomuch4em
    @toomuch4em 5 років тому +191

    I love the fact that she is willing to go in and do work on the line if her people need help.
    I've worked in food service before and It felt like every manager just barked at you when there were problems and just made you feel bad for not being better.
    This lady doesn't freak out on her people, she tells them what's wrong and supports them in getting everything done correctly.

  • @andrestapia7329
    @andrestapia7329 5 років тому +779

    She is representing Oaxaca just right. All my respect. . great video. 👍

    • @Dragonologist
      @Dragonologist 5 років тому +10

      Shes american bro shes one of us now.

    • @esperanzagh
      @esperanzagh 5 років тому +49

      @@Dragonologist but her taste buds are Mexican, your welcome 😂

    • @SayHelloLeah
      @SayHelloLeah 5 років тому +11

      she really is an idol of Oaxaca and Vegas!

    • @yourewrong16
      @yourewrong16 4 роки тому

      NOICE

    • @cynthiaotito8697
      @cynthiaotito8697 4 роки тому +20

      @@Dragonologist Sure, she's American now. If she was a struggling single babysitter with three kids, she'd be "our Mexican babysitter" easily

  • @44264
    @44264 5 років тому +287

    You know in Japan, an apprentice spends 3 years just to perfect cooking sushi rice. Man, it ain't easy!

    • @CarlosSanchez-en6mr
      @CarlosSanchez-en6mr 4 роки тому +4

      Frederick Lim its a California roll, calm down 😂

    • @nonegone7170
      @nonegone7170 3 роки тому +21

      Actually, it's more like 3 years of washing rice, let alone cooking : )

    • @judeisnot_rude
      @judeisnot_rude 3 роки тому +1

      Another 5 years learning how to use the sushi knives

    • @ibec69
      @ibec69 3 роки тому +12

      BS, an apprentice starts a regular sushi place, they're on rice duty on their first few days. I live in Japan. That perfect place you imagine exists only in your heads. There are more than 20000 sushi places only in Tokyo. If an apprentice took 3 years to make rice all those places wouldn't be able to find enough people to work for them.

    • @sant-oyo387
      @sant-oyo387 3 роки тому +11

      @@ibec69 Im pretty sure they mean real deal top sushi rice. I’m not an expert but there’s a certain technique to make it, and many small aspects like washing it (how many times, how long, maybe even temperature of the water), the cooking method, water to rice ratio, vinegar amount, how to stir to steam properly, etc. Even when you got this down, it’s hard to keep it being consistent. There’s no chance all sushi places have experts making perfect rice, most of us wouldn’t/don’t feel the difference between perfect sushi rice and any sushi rice. This is why not every single sushi shop needs an expert, many people conform with some sticky rice.

  • @-wicked-eharmonywithme7185
    @-wicked-eharmonywithme7185 5 років тому +42

    Really like that she went back on the yelp reviews and tried to improve on that, bravo to her

  • @jamesaxios8397
    @jamesaxios8397 5 років тому +702

    I've been gambling all my life...I've been to hundreds if not a thousand buffets. This buffet at Caesers palace the Bacchanal is hands down the best ever. Breakfast lunch and dinner..to call it a buffet is an insult. If it was located in my hometown or state even. It would be the best restaurant. CONGRATS ITS THE BEST.

    • @GodsDiamond7
      @GodsDiamond7 5 років тому +4

      JAMES AXIOS teach me how to gamble

    • @raltommo
      @raltommo 5 років тому +53

      @@GodsDiamond7 you just open your wallet and give your money to the casino

    • @Edala22
      @Edala22 5 років тому +5

      Congratulations James, you have paid for all their wages.

    • @jamesaxios8397
      @jamesaxios8397 5 років тому +5

      @@GodsDiamond7 I learned a long time ago that in order to win a small fortune...it is best to start with a large fortune!lol

    • @ovensoup2110
      @ovensoup2110 5 років тому

      JAMES AXIOS weird flex but ok

  • @Jasongy827
    @Jasongy827 5 років тому +101

    Her skills to delegate and organize is amazing. OMG I want to go to the buffet. Everything looks spot on.

    • @stardustgirl2904
      @stardustgirl2904 5 років тому

      I just want a bakery buffet, with the best pastries!

  • @nolabadgirlzexclusivevip609
    @nolabadgirlzexclusivevip609 2 роки тому +2

    I'm a chef. ..
    But this woman exceeds all expectations. . That's literally an insurmountable job.

  • @vihankakar795
    @vihankakar795 3 роки тому +1

    Great Leadership! Great Lady. She needs to be given a raise for sure.

  • @samuel2pac72
    @samuel2pac72 5 років тому +470

    I adore her.

    • @cliftonyoung7838
      @cliftonyoung7838 5 років тому

      F*** her she better higher some black people in there all I'm f****** Migos in there

    • @TheHateuguys
      @TheHateuguys 5 років тому +7

      @@cliftonyoung7838 hire**

    • @allstatemademehomele
      @allstatemademehomele 5 років тому +2

      I too adore her. She serve as if she's expecting Jesus to come. Thank you for your service.

    • @xavierfranco5800
      @xavierfranco5800 5 років тому +2

      @@cliftonyoung7838 Before you go spouting off about your black brethren try using the right spelling of "hire" first. That won't look good on your resume or your application.

    • @cliftonyoung7838
      @cliftonyoung7838 5 років тому

      @@xavierfranco5800 did you come over here on the boat or did you swim here

  • @iamsam8446
    @iamsam8446 5 років тому +121

    She runs a buffet like a table service restaurant... Tastes everything. That's nuts, but they have a line everyday and it's $50/head.

    • @ryknow6944
      @ryknow6944 5 років тому +3

      Or you get that Buffet Pass and it burns down to more like, $20/head

    • @stardustgirl2904
      @stardustgirl2904 5 років тому

      @Jeff Keeth I actually can't eat food that's bad quality, because I have thyroid disease, and I'm very sensitive to chemicals thst are sprayed on our food! Everything has to be fresh and organic! I don't eat at McDonald's ever, the food is very processed! I don't think the food here is all organic

    • @sheiswhitney
      @sheiswhitney 5 років тому

      Well we know what she eats daily. Lol

  • @shdwctchr
    @shdwctchr 2 роки тому +1

    What a Boss!!! Amazing!!!! Talks and speaks with other employees with respect and help out stations when they are looking low. Great Boss!!!!

  • @johnvancoller7315
    @johnvancoller7315 3 роки тому +4

    Tons of respect for this Chef and her team

  • @anthonyramirez7164
    @anthonyramirez7164 5 років тому +127

    Representing Oaxaca! That’s how we do it! Much respect for the Chef and her whole team at Bacchanal

    • @Timenow1
      @Timenow1 5 років тому +1

      For sure Bro! Dios Bendicio a Nuestra Jente for Sure! Happy 2019, Feliz Ano Nuevo y'all

    • @itsluismedia
      @itsluismedia 5 років тому +3

      Eyyy even though I was born in the United States my parents are from Oaxaca. Proud to see this women be successful

    • @simonbeechrealnameisdeanan8592
      @simonbeechrealnameisdeanan8592 5 років тому +4

      Viva Mexico e Mexicanas.
      Now let's build that wall.

  • @GOP4USA
    @GOP4USA 5 років тому +69

    LOVE HER. She needs her own reality show.

    • @eater
      @eater  5 років тому +3

      Or you could just watch this vid over and over!

    • @kiatiming101
      @kiatiming101 5 років тому +3

      @@eater maybe you guys could take a hint and give her the Netflix🤷🏿‍♂️

  • @gmoops8986
    @gmoops8986 4 роки тому +11

    Chef Nunez is phenomenal.
    Her attention to the details, her expectation of excellence, the respect from the crew...
    The urging and teaching and training never stops. She demands perfection and achieves it.
    She goes through a LOT of spoons. (Some kitchens say: You have ten tasters, five on each hand).
    Q, Why does Chef Nunez take such pains?
    A, She cares and is proud of her team.

  • @shittyG1
    @shittyG1 5 років тому +758

    It is my dream to get stoned and eat here

  • @michael22414
    @michael22414 5 років тому +35

    She's a modern superhero. That buffet is so good and to see her literally on the line serving shows the attention and detail and care she puts in to every day.

  • @arizandyv13
    @arizandyv13 4 роки тому +14

    This lady is exactly like my mom. A true Oaxaqueña

  • @traceymohan9915
    @traceymohan9915 5 років тому +5

    I love this lady !She take pride in her job!You are an excellent example of a leader !God bless you !She handles food for the public and takes pride in being the best !Respect !

  • @kentibardolaza2724
    @kentibardolaza2724 5 років тому +15

    The moment when every time she says "Thank You" to her co-chefs eventhough she has a higher position compare to them literally shows how humble she is. ❤️❤️

  • @RomaineDavy
    @RomaineDavy 5 років тому +260

    Looks like 80% international's working there one thing I can tell you they work hard and always push to the next level I wish I could work there

    • @feliciarivera4297
      @feliciarivera4297 5 років тому

      Why don't you apply then?

    • @peasndough
      @peasndough 4 роки тому +3

      @rencrow cleary not white, clearly only stated facts, clearly didnt say anything negative. 🚫 trump

    • @laundrysauce234
      @laundrysauce234 4 роки тому

      INCOMING TRIGGERED REPS HEADS DOWN

    • @TheDavinci314
      @TheDavinci314 4 роки тому +2

      @Ewolf5150 actually... you did that. You concocted it and pulled it right out of your uneducated ignorant ass. He never stated or asserted that all whites were percieved to be Trump supporters or Republicans. Maybe if you tried harder in school you wouldn't be such a loser today.

    • @TheDavinci314
      @TheDavinci314 4 роки тому +2

      @@peasndough I'm white, and I firmly believe Trump and his supporters are the most corrupt morally deficient little dicked motherFers on the planet.

  • @eclecto
    @eclecto 4 роки тому +6

    Really inspiring to see a chef waiting for the prime matter at 4am and work for another 14 to 16 hours a day! Respect this lady.

  • @thomastessier4529
    @thomastessier4529 3 роки тому +2

    The way she pays attention to the small details is what quality is all about. Good job lady.

  • @alphacause
    @alphacause 5 років тому +35

    I envy Chef Leticia Nunez. She has such a passion for what she does! I wish I found such joy in my job. Like most people, a mix of practicality coupled with fear of risk, caused me to settle for a profession (i.e. desktop support/systems administrator in the IT field) that I consider to be mind numbing drudgery. At least if I can't be part of a profession that I have true zeal for, it is satisfying to see a person who works in a field that they truly love. Thank you for this video showing the sense of purpose that a fulfilling career can impart to a person's life.

  • @TheCarGoru
    @TheCarGoru 5 років тому +10

    As a car dealership owner, this video taught me a few things about quality control, inspection, and leadership. Thank you, Chef!

  • @803mastiff9
    @803mastiff9 4 роки тому +5

    She is an inspiration for anyone that has passion regardless what they do.

  • @wilsonsia6826
    @wilsonsia6826 4 роки тому +1

    Chef Leticia Nunez is INCREDIBLE! She shows her passion for food!

  • @ldodom
    @ldodom 5 років тому +85

    Leticia Nuñez's level of excellence is so inspiring. Please run for public office.

    • @3689dyf
      @3689dyf 5 років тому +6

      LD ODOM lol so funny we’re at this point where we’re asking for random competent ppl to run for office

    • @simonbeechrealnameisdeanan8592
      @simonbeechrealnameisdeanan8592 5 років тому

      Leticia nenez for president 2020!

    • @zoe9632
      @zoe9632 5 років тому

      Lol... good idea

    • @nathanjohnson5596
      @nathanjohnson5596 5 років тому

      Berry O favoritism is the new retardism. Popularity over experience.

  • @leahw4969
    @leahw4969 5 років тому +15

    Really hardworking and dedicated, I can’t help but admire these strong and amazing people

  • @d3athsquad843
    @d3athsquad843 5 років тому +5

    I give 5 stars!! Such strength and determination. Impressive supervision. I love how she leads by example and keeps a very close eye to detail. Magnifico!!

  • @erosson27
    @erosson27 2 роки тому +1

    That attention to detail is truly awesome....

  • @reverv
    @reverv 5 років тому +322

    I've noticed that so many of the kitchen staff in US restaurants are from the Mexican state of Oaxaca. It's like they have a little niche that they excel at.

    • @Sakja
      @Sakja 5 років тому +10

      Excel being the operative word. Some Americans think that's a dirty word.

    • @joelp8973
      @joelp8973 5 років тому +25

      I believe anthony bourdain's head chef was from oaxaca as well.

    • @josemezatorrez
      @josemezatorrez 5 років тому +47

      They are famous in Mexico for producing great authentic mexican food and they are in their elements at restaurants and kitchens.

    • @josemezatorrez
      @josemezatorrez 5 років тому +1

      @@joelp8973 I believe he was from Puebla state.

    • @edwardelenes5589
      @edwardelenes5589 5 років тому +4

      @@joelp8973 He's from Puebla. If its the old coworker that was the former Head Chef at Les Halle, Tonys old job.

  • @dreamCatV6
    @dreamCatV6 5 років тому +854

    love seeing women chefs in high ranking positions. She's rocking it

    • @williamsduran3232
      @williamsduran3232 5 років тому +20

      I love seeing Hispanic chefs.

    • @fritzjackson4336
      @fritzjackson4336 5 років тому +4

      There are quite a few notable women in professional cooking. It's actually less and less like that seemingly, but there are a lot of names from Europe--many deceased--who are held in very high esteem.

    • @Allwordx
      @Allwordx 5 років тому +18

      Except it shouldn't matter.

    • @SnypeNG
      @SnypeNG 5 років тому +32

      Literally nothing to do with her gender. She's just incredibly competent, extremely dedicated and has very high standards. She should be respected and admired on that alone.

    • @karissam96
      @karissam96 5 років тому +15

      Fisselig it does matter though because for a long time in this industry, it was primarily dominated by men. It’s important to see a woman dominate in this field. It’s inspiring for young women!

  • @MaydayKeeper
    @MaydayKeeper 4 роки тому +2

    Such a wholesome Lady, She cares about her staff and her job as well as takes pride as everything she does. She cares about the customer reviews and work to address it promptly.
    She's a leader who helps everyone else instead of shouting at them and bossing them around. She loves what she does, her life, her job and that's why the restaurant is going so amazing.
    I wish we had more bosses like her in the world :')

  • @SkyeRangerNick
    @SkyeRangerNick 5 років тому +11

    Totally astounding. Thank you so much for taking the time to share this. Deep respect and admiration. Now I understand what the buffet is at Caesar's Palace.

  • @paulbaker1505
    @paulbaker1505 5 років тому +8

    Now this is a general. Lead from the front. Worked her way to the top with hard graft. Nothing but respect for this woman. And her team also.

  • @Designedbyalebanese
    @Designedbyalebanese 5 років тому +9

    this is the buffet i’m going to next time. thanks to this wonderful passionate and professional lady.

  • @lizr7157
    @lizr7157 5 років тому +23

    She is smart, every business owner should be reading their reviews online n take them very serious.

  • @abhisheksathe123
    @abhisheksathe123 4 роки тому +1

    Shes so humble and the way she interacts with her employees and makes corrections to her food from bad reviews is just wholesome. I wish more people were like her.

  • @jmatt4life
    @jmatt4life 5 років тому +22

    I visited Las Vegas earlier this year, expressly to visit the Bacchanal buffet.
    It was wonderful!!!

  • @yojon75
    @yojon75 5 років тому +19

    I work for a local booking site (not going to name it but we are the biggest) and I always say that if you are looking for a buffet for people who want a buffet then go to Bacchanal, but if you are taking people who don't like buffets then go to Wicked Spoon which is at the Cosmo. Both are amazing, but Wicked Spoon feels more like a weird cafeteria for foodies, and Bacchanal has a lot of what makes an amazing buffet great, carvery station, multi-national/ ethnic food stations (that are actually traditional), amazing pastry and confectionery, and most importantly great staff.

    • @pressrepeat2000
      @pressrepeat2000 5 років тому

      Quixotic Phoenix Great description. These two are the best. Different, but truly great.

  • @andrewjennings947
    @andrewjennings947 3 роки тому +2

    This place better hope she never quits, she would be hard to replace.

  • @DanielGarcia-ro6lq
    @DanielGarcia-ro6lq 4 роки тому

    I love that you show so much humble chefs on here, that is my goal is to be humble and consistent.

  • @jamesaxios8397
    @jamesaxios8397 5 років тому +76

    Also you know you have a great buffet when your average price is 79 dollars and 4000 people eat there every day. The tourists take pics of the buffet!!!!

  • @dudedude4375
    @dudedude4375 5 років тому +357

    Yelp sucks but the fact that she listens to customers with objective complaints and correcting it is just a huge kudos to her. That’s how leaders lead... I wish we had someone like her in the congress and the WH... instead we got a government shutdown and bunch of asinine tweets.

    • @shorey40
      @shorey40 5 років тому +2

      That's how leaders are led you moron. Following the whims of people with less expertise. If she's a professional she shouldn't have to rely on yelp to dictate the needs of her kitchen.

    • @musyckman
      @musyckman 5 років тому +20

      shorey40 moron huh? So tell me then, who do you lead?

    • @golfmaniac007
      @golfmaniac007 5 років тому +7

      yelpers are entitled morons.

    • @davevd9944
      @davevd9944 5 років тому +1

      @@golfmaniac007 Yea that one Southpark episode about Yelpers really hit the spot.

    • @MitchRichard65
      @MitchRichard65 5 років тому +1

      Lol she read a Yelp review and said a few encouraging words to the team. So proactive... /sarcasm

  • @intldawn
    @intldawn 5 років тому +1

    What a cool lady. Fun to see her and her team in action. She’s clearly a really good leader, very thoughtful, exacting, motivating and humble

  • @kaushiksarkar103
    @kaushiksarkar103 4 роки тому +3

    Best female chef I have ever seen, so cheerful, so good mood for, like she is cooking for her home, but the home for which she is cooking consist of 40,000 people. OMG

  • @sittingstill3578
    @sittingstill3578 5 років тому +385

    I’m so proud of these recent American immigrants. They make me proud of all the hard working folks that make life good for everybody.

    • @lukeiamyofadda
      @lukeiamyofadda 5 років тому +34

      Recent American immigrants? Didn't she say she came to the US in 1984?

    • @sittingstill3578
      @sittingstill3578 5 років тому +15

      True but she’s technically first generation (or 1.5) US citizen. The team in the kitchen features chefs that still have strong accents so they too are likely first generation. I’m still really proud of these awesome, hardworking chefs. Keep up the great work. 😎

    • @lefty7887
      @lefty7887 5 років тому +9

      @@sittingstill3578 if you immigrated here, you're not first generation

    • @sittingstill3578
      @sittingstill3578 5 років тому +6

      lefty7887, that’s how I’ve always understood it. If you immigrate and gain citizenship then you are the first generation of your family to be an American. The children that are born next are second generation. However, because the chef in this video was born outside the US, she should be first generation as well. The folks I grew up around referred to people like this as 1.5 gen to differentiate them from their parents.
      How do you classify it?

    • @sultan718
      @sultan718 5 років тому +8

      @@sittingstill3578 normally first generation American means the first generation to be born in the US. my parents immigrated to the US in the 70's. I was born in new york and consider myself a first generation american.

  • @hamishevans6260
    @hamishevans6260 5 років тому +6

    God bless this woman. I can’t wait to go to this buffet.

  • @elsalisa146
    @elsalisa146 2 роки тому

    A very fortunate individual that she has the support and backing to do her job. This really is an exception in the hospitality industry.

  • @suzukikawasaki5165
    @suzukikawasaki5165 2 роки тому

    Always inspirational to see someone passionate about what they do.

  • @yizthegreat2384
    @yizthegreat2384 5 років тому +93

    I wanna eat here just to meet her

    • @bamboovidal2721
      @bamboovidal2721 5 років тому +7

      Damn bro I thought you wrote
      "I wanna eat her....."

    • @Paelorian
      @Paelorian 5 років тому +4

      "Thank you, but I'm busy!" 😊

    • @yizthegreat2384
      @yizthegreat2384 5 років тому +1

      gaelio bauduin 😂

  • @karinabenavides7611
    @karinabenavides7611 5 років тому +36

    Love that most of the people working are Latinos/Hispanics! They are showing that we are hard working and if we set our mind to it we can do anything! GREAT JOB!👍

  • @bossbabe18
    @bossbabe18 4 роки тому +1

    Her work ethics, the team are so inspiring

  • @marcial.1636
    @marcial.1636 5 років тому

    What I love about her is that she listens to her customers. I love not only that but how she relays the grievances to her staff with much positivity and not with any condescend tone.

  • @Zak-nc6on
    @Zak-nc6on 5 років тому +34

    3:00
    Chef: the sushi was dry
    Asian chefs in the corner: am I a joke to you?

  • @3554ELM
    @3554ELM 5 років тому +4

    I loved this woman. She has principles, and the necessary authority to get things done.
    I hope that the proprietors, pay her, her weight in gold.

  • @kaaayl11
    @kaaayl11 3 роки тому +1

    Before lockdown my family & I use to
    go to vegas every year and would always stay at Caesars Palace. Everytime we go we ALWAYS got the buffet atleast twice. My dad is very picky with food with whats good & this is his favorite spot! We love the staff , theyre all so friendly and they’re always on top of everything! The food is always AMAZING. My dad isnt much of a sweets person but he always makes sure to save room for dessert too

  • @taylorh9200
    @taylorh9200 5 років тому

    I love it when people work hard. It makes me so happy.

  • @stefanogomez8529
    @stefanogomez8529 5 років тому +6

    She deserves a raise!

  • @owenyey
    @owenyey 5 років тому +3

    Props to Chef Nunez and the entire Bacchanal team for serving the best buffet on the planet. Keep it up.

  • @wickedfarms
    @wickedfarms 4 роки тому +2

    "They have that stamina...that crazy energy... that restlesness, you never stop, because there is so much to be done. "
    I love those words Leticia, it describes myself very well. i love your dedication and commitmet.

  • @leydong
    @leydong 4 роки тому +3

    I went here recently and man it was amazing. The food, decor, everything was an amazing experience and of course the food was great!

  • @jauxro
    @jauxro 5 років тому +4

    All the chefs in these Vegas videos have a closing quote about being a little crazy! They're all really serious lol. But I love that she doesn't let her dedication get in the way of any playful quips.

  • @leadersuccess3761
    @leadersuccess3761 5 років тому +14

    Later chef Ramsey came in and tasted the food before spitting it out and said,"this is absolutely... delicious !👍☺

  • @vivianelandry5236
    @vivianelandry5236 2 дні тому

    I ate there once about 9-10 years. ago and it was a life experience! just wow. blown away.

  • @BratzDoll03
    @BratzDoll03 5 років тому +6

    To pull this off with such ease, she's definitely in top 5 chefs of america 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

    • @stardustgirl2904
      @stardustgirl2904 5 років тому

      I've never heard of her

    • @tbf390
      @tbf390 5 років тому +3

      stardustgirl it doesn’t really matter if you’ve heard of them. There’s a huge difference between celebrity chefs and actual chefs. I’m not saying chefs that acquired the celebrity spotlight are bad, but they’re few and far between. She’s obviously incredibly talented.

  • @beasthunt
    @beasthunt 5 років тому +9

    She's amazing and the world needs more people like her running their businesses.

  • @TheDevoutMasculinist
    @TheDevoutMasculinist 5 років тому +4

    I admire her passion for her job