Assistant Chef - In-Room Dining (Overnight Shift)

Wynn Resorts; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wynn Resorts, Limited is seeking an Assistant Chef for In-Room Dining on an overnight shift in Las Vegas. You will support culinary management, manage inventories and cost control, train kitchen staff, and ensure compliance with health regulations and union policies.

A culinary degree is desirable and a minimum of three years of culinary management experience is required. You will supervise production at all stations, maintain quality, and lead a team to deliver exceptional room-service

Qualifications

• A culinary degree is highly desired, but not required.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of culinary management experience in a similar role.
• Must demonstrate the ability to direct and lead staff.
• Must exhibit accurate knife skills and the ability to manage all aspects of the kitchen operation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required licenses, including the Food Manager Certification and a valid health card.
• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate, read, and write in English fluently; second language is a plus.
• Ability to maintain high quality, detailed, creative, fast and accurate work.
• Ability to work well under pressure with good judgement.
• Must prioritize, organize and meet deadlines and production schedules.
• Must demonstrate creative and artistic plate presentations and research new menu items.
• Must work well with a team and assist in all operation phases.
• Knowledge of and exposure to a union environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain consistent Wynn food quality standards.
• Monitor and improve consistency of food quality to enhance overall customer experience.
• Ensure standards and policies are available for staff to create and maintain a safe workplace and environment.
• Identify, rectify and report actual and potential problems to ensure safety.
• Encourage and support team members to participate in decision making.
• Identify best practices and determine quality and efficiency measures as benchmarks.
• Lead direct reports by defining roles, purpose, responsibility, and accountability; monitor performance.
• Maintain Wynn core values in conducting business.
• Mentor staff through coaching and recognition programs.
• Involve management in decision making to provide the team with a bigger picture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

English proficiency

People management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Culinary degree (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Chef - In-Room Dining (Overnight Shift)

• Full-time
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Division: 22700 - F&B
• Career Areas: Food & Beverage
• Status: Full-Time

The ultimate in cozy indulgence with an in-room dining room service experience prepared by the chefs at Wynn and Encore. From blueberry stuffed pancakes at sunrise to a midnight craving for sliders and fries, our 24 hour team delivers the tastes of the world right to the comforts of your own room.

The Assistant Chef for Wynn's prestigious In-Room Dining is responsible for supporting culinary management in all aspects of cost control, completing inventories and food requisitions, managing and training kitchen staff, supporting the chef de parties and cooks as necessary, supervising the production of food at all stations while ensuring food quality is according to outlet standards. This positions ensures that all government health regulations, industrial safety standards, corporate and departmental policies, and Culinary Bargaining Agreement are followed.

Key Job Responsibilities

Operational Management includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Maintain consistent Wynn food quality standards.
• Monitor and improve consistency of food quality to enhance overall customer experience.
• Ensure standards and policies are available for staff to create and maintain a safe workplace and environment.
• Identify, rectify and report promptly and decisively actual and potential problems to ensure workplace and environmental safety.
• Actively encourage and support team members to participate in decision making processes to assume responsibility and authority.
• Identify best practices and determine quality and efficiency measures as benchmarks for own performance.

People Management includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Ensure direct reports conform to Wynn policies and procedures as well as taking responsibility for reporting any actual or potential issues while maintaining integrity.
• Lead the team to contribute to the organization by defining roles, purpose, responsibility, accountabilities, and monitor performance.
• Maintain the Wynn core values in conducting business.
• Mentor staff through ongoing on the job coaching and positive reinforcement.
• Provide ongoing reward and recognition of employees by utilizing applicable recognition programs.
• Involve all members of management in decision making process thereby giving the team a bigger picture prospective.
  • A culinary degree is highly desired, but not required
  • Must have a minimum of three (3) years of culinary management experience in a similar role
  • Must also demonstrate the ability to direct and lead staff
  • Must exhibit accurate knife skills and the ability to manage all aspects of the kitchen operation
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain any licensing or active work cards required, including but not limited to the Food Manager Certification. Requires a valid health card
  • Must have basic computer skills and knowledge in Microsoft Office is required.
  • Ability to communicate, read, and write in English fluently and in a professional manner. Second language is a plus
  • Ability to perform high quality job standards with attention to detail, creativity, speed, and accuracy
  • Ability to work well under pressure, be a clear thinker, remains calm and resolve problems using a good judgement
  • Must possess the ability to prioritize, organize and follow through in order to meet deadlines and production schedules
  • Must demonstrate creative and artistic approaches to plate presentations and research new products and menu items on a regular basis
  • Must be able to work well with a team and be willing to assist in all phases of the operation
  • Knowledge of and exposure to a union environment is preferred

Wynn Resorts is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Wynn Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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