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

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  • 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 ปีที่แล้ว +2068

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +35

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

    • @kongchho
      @kongchho 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Koldeman doesn’t she have terrible restaurant reviews though lol

    • @EmeraldTalks
      @EmeraldTalks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @lawncee
    @lawncee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3219

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

    • @el5letras1
      @el5letras1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Demanding yes she got that lolz

    • @Real_Infinity95
      @Real_Infinity95 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

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

    • @kimchiburger7844
      @kimchiburger7844 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Master chef?

    • @animaladam5
      @animaladam5 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @kobzster06
      @kobzster06 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1585

    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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Respect to you sir. Chefs are my heroes

    • @rohanmiscrits
      @rohanmiscrits 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Uncle Ed I like cashews

  • @marlenevalle4252
    @marlenevalle4252 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3435

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      Hopefully she’s the same way off camera lol

    • @jessicaconner1242
      @jessicaconner1242 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Marlene Valle I would totally work with her

    • @gmoops8986
      @gmoops8986 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yup! She's great huh.

    • @gmoops8986
      @gmoops8986 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @MidnightCravings
    @MidnightCravings 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2532

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

    • @silkeezow499
      @silkeezow499 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Could you not have just put “they”

    • @kathymurguia6881
      @kathymurguia6881 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not really not evey one what they are talking about.

    • @ac.initial.d.project7940
      @ac.initial.d.project7940 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      They dont care. Its just for show and on screen.

    • @deannacheriamore2828
      @deannacheriamore2828 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Delicious!!! Located at Exquisite #CaesarsPalace

  • @Lyralli
    @Lyralli 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3013

    "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 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @squiremuldoon5462
      @squiremuldoon5462 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She knows the boss is watching.

    • @marciabsb1
      @marciabsb1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @Marauder Мародер Rude.

    • @mistervacation23
      @mistervacation23 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @tonytony9783
    @tonytony9783 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2173

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

    • @cosmancho2959
      @cosmancho2959 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

    • @greyeaglem
      @greyeaglem 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That's how it should be arriba Latinos coño

    • @timprescott4634
      @timprescott4634 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      For THIS production.

  • @nathanielcarrillo5428
    @nathanielcarrillo5428 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Would that be for network marketing?

    • @margauxvirra
      @margauxvirra 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How much is the buffet?

    • @aussie1546
      @aussie1546 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      $45 seat for buffet

    • @mrquelowhat274
      @mrquelowhat274 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @MikeRetroModz
    @MikeRetroModz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2006

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Yelp is not authentic though

    • @Dayvit78
      @Dayvit78 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +23

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

    • @HigherPlanes
      @HigherPlanes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@rividizd wrong attitude.

  • @jasminejones-anderson9244
    @jasminejones-anderson9244 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2302

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      How expensive was it ?

    • @howellwong11
      @howellwong11 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You get what you pay for.

    • @jasminejones-anderson9244
      @jasminejones-anderson9244 5 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      kevin morison sir... thanks Dr!🙄

    • @jasminejones-anderson9244
      @jasminejones-anderson9244 5 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      Joelles about $50 per person. Definitely not cheap.

  • @valiantmar
    @valiantmar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @GUESSMYZAIS
    @GUESSMYZAIS 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @astridgonzalez5622
    @astridgonzalez5622 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7037

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

    • @brusk3978
      @brusk3978 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +58

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

    • @astridgonzalez5622
      @astridgonzalez5622 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @Son Le WTF did you just say?😂

  • @privatevision4683
    @privatevision4683 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Private Vision 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @trollsnrats
      @trollsnrats 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You can say that about any job. Lol

    • @bbgub5748
      @bbgub5748 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @whammersbach
      @whammersbach 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @aidankhaos7687
      @aidankhaos7687 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bbgub5748 Lmao. Ok buddy

  • @smokiedapoo2
    @smokiedapoo2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +731

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

    • @BrVi_7
      @BrVi_7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @a1dayone348
      @a1dayone348 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@BrVi_7 Me too 😌

  • @andrewgarratt1503
    @andrewgarratt1503 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +2334

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      PMC05 Great tip👍

    • @idontwantone132
      @idontwantone132 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Thanks for this!

    • @Timenow1
      @Timenow1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Thx for the Tip Bro! ✌

    • @anthonyramirez7164
      @anthonyramirez7164 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Where do you buy this pass?

    • @lstruggy
      @lstruggy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

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

  • @JohnQuach
    @JohnQuach 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +160

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

    • @rajinbraynard1080
      @rajinbraynard1080 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't worry.. She getting Hella paid🦜

    • @Hunter-sm8nd
      @Hunter-sm8nd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @RL82
    @RL82 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely. She's awesome.

  • @Jay-so2dk
    @Jay-so2dk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thought i was the only one

    • @lissetteramirez191
      @lissetteramirez191 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jay Jay , I was thinking the same😋

    • @DecipherDiz
      @DecipherDiz 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @violinplayer101
    @violinplayer101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @godsspeedify
    @godsspeedify 5 ปีที่แล้ว +70

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

  • @bangzell6885
    @bangzell6885 5 ปีที่แล้ว +778

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

    • @diangopa
      @diangopa 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @jahjoeka
      @jahjoeka 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jasoncataldi2053
    @jasoncataldi2053 5 ปีที่แล้ว +135

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

  • @spidercadillac7139
    @spidercadillac7139 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @-wicked-eharmonywithme7185
    @-wicked-eharmonywithme7185 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

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

  • @SantaCruzSoulSurfer
    @SantaCruzSoulSurfer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @44264
    @44264 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Frederick Lim its a California roll, calm down 😂

    • @nonegone7170
      @nonegone7170 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

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

    • @judeisnot_rude
      @judeisnot_rude 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Another 5 years learning how to use the sushi knives

    • @ibec69
      @ibec69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @lauraroberts8203
    @lauraroberts8203 5 ปีที่แล้ว +90

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

  • @toomuch4em
    @toomuch4em 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @jamesaxios8397
    @jamesaxios8397 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      JAMES AXIOS teach me how to gamble

    • @raltommo
      @raltommo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +53

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

    • @Edala22
      @Edala22 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Congratulations James, you have paid for all their wages.

    • @jamesaxios8397
      @jamesaxios8397 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      JAMES AXIOS weird flex but ok

  • @agentmv
    @agentmv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

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

  • @Aruesx
    @Aruesx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @mahadragon
      @mahadragon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

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

    • @hssy2jrocker
      @hssy2jrocker 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @jonathangarza4844
      @jonathangarza4844 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @andrestapia7329
    @andrestapia7329 5 ปีที่แล้ว +779

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

    • @Dragonologist
      @Dragonologist 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Shes american bro shes one of us now.

    • @esperanzagh
      @esperanzagh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

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

    • @SayHelloLeah
      @SayHelloLeah 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      she really is an idol of Oaxaca and Vegas!

    • @yourewrong16
      @yourewrong16 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      NOICE

    • @cynthiaotito8697
      @cynthiaotito8697 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

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

  • @Jasongy827
    @Jasongy827 5 ปีที่แล้ว +101

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

    • @stardustgirl2904
      @stardustgirl2904 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @gmoops8986
    @gmoops8986 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @traceymohan9915
    @traceymohan9915 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 !

  • @anthonyramirez7164
    @anthonyramirez7164 5 ปีที่แล้ว +127

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

    • @Timenow1
      @Timenow1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @itsluismedia
      @itsluismedia 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @iamsam8446
    @iamsam8446 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @stardustgirl2904
      @stardustgirl2904 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well we know what she eats daily. Lol

  • @eclecto
    @eclecto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @michael22414
    @michael22414 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @GOP4USA
    @GOP4USA 5 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    LOVE HER. She needs her own reality show.

    • @eater
      @eater  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Or you could just watch this vid over and over!

    • @kiatiming101
      @kiatiming101 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @nolabadgirlzexclusivevip609
    @nolabadgirlzexclusivevip609 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @d3athsquad843
    @d3athsquad843 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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!!

  • @kentibardolaza2724
    @kentibardolaza2724 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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. ❤️❤️

  • @samuel2pac72
    @samuel2pac72 5 ปีที่แล้ว +470

    I adore her.

    • @cliftonyoung7838
      @cliftonyoung7838 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @TheHateuguys
      @TheHateuguys 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@cliftonyoung7838 hire**

    • @allstatemademehomele
      @allstatemademehomele 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @xavierfranco5800
      @xavierfranco5800 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @803mastiff9
    @803mastiff9 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @MaydayKeeper
    @MaydayKeeper 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 :')

  • @alphacause
    @alphacause 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

  • @abhisheksathe123
    @abhisheksathe123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @thomastessier4529
    @thomastessier4529 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @shittyG1
    @shittyG1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +757

    It is my dream to get stoned and eat here

    • @gregmelts
      @gregmelts 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      shittyG1 Cannabis is legal in Vegas now buddy 👍🏻

    • @tonyadurst-scarlett1542
      @tonyadurst-scarlett1542 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😀😀😀

    • @lovejeanxox
      @lovejeanxox 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      My guy this is a very close reality, dream bigger 😂😂

    • @StrawberryNinjaNibbles
      @StrawberryNinjaNibbles 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Can I tag along? 😆

    • @fleaflicker1451
      @fleaflicker1451 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are my spirit animal.

  • @RomaineDavy
    @RomaineDavy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why don't you apply then?

    • @peasndough
      @peasndough 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @laundrysauce234
      @laundrysauce234 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      INCOMING TRIGGERED REPS HEADS DOWN

    • @TheDavinci314
      @TheDavinci314 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @johnvancoller7315
    @johnvancoller7315 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Tons of respect for this Chef and her team

  • @intldawn
    @intldawn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @dreamCatV6
    @dreamCatV6 5 ปีที่แล้ว +854

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

    • @williamsduran3232
      @williamsduran3232 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I love seeing Hispanic chefs.

    • @fritzjackson4336
      @fritzjackson4336 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Except it shouldn't matter.

    • @SnypeNG
      @SnypeNG 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @reverv
    @reverv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

    • @joelp8973
      @joelp8973 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

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

    • @josemezatorrez
      @josemezatorrez 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@joelp8973 I believe he was from Puebla state.

    • @edwardelenes5589
      @edwardelenes5589 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @shdwctchr
    @shdwctchr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @SkyeRangerNick
    @SkyeRangerNick 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @ldodom
    @ldodom 5 ปีที่แล้ว +85

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

    • @3689dyf
      @3689dyf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Leticia nenez for president 2020!

    • @zoe9632
      @zoe9632 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol... good idea

    • @nathanjohnson5596
      @nathanjohnson5596 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @paulbaker1505
    @paulbaker1505 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @DanielGarcia-ro6lq
    @DanielGarcia-ro6lq 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @leydong
    @leydong 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @leahw4969
    @leahw4969 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

  • @jmatt4life
    @jmatt4life 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

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

  • @sukongju
    @sukongju 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    La ame profundamente a Leticia Nunez, la proxima parada en Vegas seguro voy a Bacchanal, para darle un abrazo, su trabajo es increible.

  • @marcial.1636
    @marcial.1636 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @yojon75
    @yojon75 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Designedbyalebanese
    @Designedbyalebanese 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @lizr7157
    @lizr7157 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

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

  • @arizandyv13
    @arizandyv13 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This lady is exactly like my mom. A true Oaxaqueña

  • @sittingstill3578
    @sittingstill3578 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +34

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

    • @sittingstill3578
      @sittingstill3578 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @sittingstill3578
      @sittingstill3578 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @3554ELM
    @3554ELM 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @kaushiksarkar103
    @kaushiksarkar103 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @wickedfarms
    @wickedfarms 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @leadersuccess3761
    @leadersuccess3761 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

  • @jauxro
    @jauxro 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @wilsonsia6826
    @wilsonsia6826 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @vihankakar795
    @vihankakar795 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Zak-nc6on
    @Zak-nc6on 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

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

  • @dudedude4375
    @dudedude4375 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +20

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

    • @golfmaniac007
      @golfmaniac007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      yelpers are entitled morons.

    • @davevd9944
      @davevd9944 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @MitchRichard65
      @MitchRichard65 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @kaaayl11
    @kaaayl11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @roxiepee
    @roxiepee 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Paisana! Making us proud. Our work ethic is always top notch quality and attention to detail in all we do!!! She’s my new idol!!!

  • @jamesaxios8397
    @jamesaxios8397 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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!!!!

  • @owenyey
    @owenyey 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @elsalisa146
    @elsalisa146 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jordinmorgan1144
    @jordinmorgan1144 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’ve lived in Vegas for the past 6 years and I can definitely concur and recommend this buffet is by far The Best in Las Vegas its well worth of the price $50 lunch & dinner 🍴

  • @hamishevans6260
    @hamishevans6260 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @karinabenavides7611
    @karinabenavides7611 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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!👍

  • @Jon-eq7mt
    @Jon-eq7mt 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve been at that buffet once and it was astonishing! The standards are appreciated and the food is delicious.

  • @suzukikawasaki5165
    @suzukikawasaki5165 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always inspirational to see someone passionate about what they do.

  • @YizTheGOAT
    @YizTheGOAT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    I wanna eat here just to meet her

    • @bamboovidal2721
      @bamboovidal2721 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @Paelorian
      @Paelorian 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      "Thank you, but I'm busy!" 😊

    • @YizTheGOAT
      @YizTheGOAT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      gaelio bauduin 😂

  • @JuanRomero-pr2hy
    @JuanRomero-pr2hy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Now that's perfection her & staff are true Champions of how to run a buffet, I will love to eat there one day 👍

  • @taylorh9200
    @taylorh9200 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @HandlewasNo
    @HandlewasNo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Its really hard to find workers who take this much pride in their work, I hope she’s still with them!

  • @bethany6205
    @bethany6205 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    She takes so much pride in her work, I love it.

  • @puzzleshorts
    @puzzleshorts 5 ปีที่แล้ว +162

    I'm just glad she's no cursing screaming lady. Total opposite of Gordon Ramsay.

    • @johnmichaelumali8059
      @johnmichaelumali8059 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Someone's dumb.

    • @recoil53
      @recoil53 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      What most professions fail to do is teach people how to lead. Yelling is a result of both not knowing how to lead and manage others & fear. Of course there are also those who get off on lording over others. Think of all the bad managers you've had in your life, think of how many are yellers or otherwise throw their power around when it wasn't needed.

    • @johnnyloo4985
      @johnnyloo4985 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Thats for TV, GR isn't doing that at his restaurants.

    • @recoil53
      @recoil53 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@johnnyloo4985 Plenty of professional kitchens are run by yelling.

    • @bryanmayversola2592
      @bryanmayversola2592 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You dont know what you are talking about hahaha Ramsay is not doing that to his restaurant. Just for TV purposes .