Chef
Alan Ji
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
i. Biography
Alan Ji is the Executive Chef of Mott 32 at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas in Las Vegas, where he has helped shape the restaurant’s presence on the Strip since opening Mott 32 in Las Vegas in 2018. In Chinese cuisine in the Las Vegas Chinese food scene, his work is defined by opening momentum, exacting standards, and the discipline required to lead kitchens in high-profile destinations.
The Path
Opening teams are where timing, coordination, and calm execution become part of the job, and that framework shows up early in Alan Ji’s career. He began with the opening culinary team at Hakkasan in Miami, working inside the pressure of a new restaurant launch where precision matters as much as pace. From there, he moved to Executive Chef at Hakkasan in Beverly Hills (from 2014), taking on the responsibility of directing a major kitchen’s rhythm and identity. That progression continued at Wing Lei at Wynn Las Vegas in Las Vegas (2016–2018), where he served as Head Chef and further developed his leadership in the city’s fine-dining landscape. Across these roles, Ji’s path has moved between opening teams and established dining rooms, always in environments where standards are high and visible. Since 2018, he has served as Executive Chef of Mott 32 at The Palazzo / The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, bringing that experience into one of the city’s most closely watched kitchens. The role puts him at the point where launch experience, scale, and daily consistency have to hold together.
The Work Today
At Mott 32 at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, the Executive Chef role demands consistency, volume control, and polish on the Strip. Since 2018, Alan Ji has held that position, working within a major Chinese restaurant where the pace of service and the expectations of the room leave little margin for drift. In that setting, the kitchen depends on discipline and coordination as much as cooking. Ji’s work sits within the broader story of Chinese cuisine in Las Vegas, and his position reflects the trust required to run a restaurant at this level. The job is not only to deliver flavor, but to keep the operation steady night after night.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Alan
What is Alan Ji's current role?
As of 2026, Alan Ji is Executive Chef.
Where did Alan Ji work before?
Alan Ji's earlier career included Hakkasan, and Wing Lei at Wynn Las Vegas.
What recognition has Alan Ji received?
James Beard Foundation semifinalist for Best Chef Southwest (2020).
