Culinary Academy of Las Vegas

The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas, founded in 1993, is a nationally recognized model of labor and management cooperation and is a partnership between the Culinary and Bartenders Unions and 29 properties on the Las Vegas Strip. The Culinary Academy has trained over 42,000 workers in high-quality programs which facilitate entry into the hospitality industry and improve workers’ ability to move up in their careers.

The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas provides free hospitality training to current qualified workers, as part of their union benefits, at participating properties. Flexible scheduling enables workers to complete the training while working, refreshing and upgrading their skills to advance in their careers.

Featuring an 11,000-square-foot kitchen facility, event center, full-service restaurant, and mock hotel suites, the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas offers hands-on experience to those seeking hospitality careers. The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas trains in 11 classifications: baker’s helper, bar back, bar porter, bus person, food server, guest room attendant, house person/utility porter, professional cook, sommelier, steward, and wine server. 

Location: 710 West Lake Mead Blvd Las Vegas, NV

Phone: (702) 924-2100

Hours: Monday - Friday: 8am – 5pm