Assistant Chef - Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovator

Resorts World Las Vegas; Nevada (IA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Resorts World Las Vegas is seeking an Assistant Chef to lead kitchen operations, mentor BOH staff, and ensure menu concepts are executed to specification. You will participate in menu development, inventory control, and labor planning while upholding health and safety standards.

The role requires strong culinary knowledge, VIP service experience, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced resort setting. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• SNHD standards knowledge required.
• Advanced knowledge of culinary principles.
• Ability to meet VIP guest requests and prepare custom menu items on short notice.
• Ability to write routine reports, purchase orders, menus, and correspondence.
• Working knowledge of property management applications: Purchasing Systems, Kronos, HotSOS.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work varied shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English; polished appearance.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the kitchen and BOH staff to ensure the product is true to concept.
• Research and develop new menu items such as pizza specials and new entrees.
• Assist with managing budgeted labor and other cost centers through proper planning and execution.
• Oversee weekly and monthly inventories and ordering of food and supplies.
• Assist with food prep, station cooking, and expo of food when necessary.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, and receiving for both front-of-house and back-of-house products.
• Ensure sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhere to health code regulations and standards.
• Uphold menu standards and maintain presentation quality.
• Assist with conducting daily line-ups and/or pre-shift meetings.
• Conduct scheduled meetings to ensure lines of communication between management and team members.
• Ensure team members adhere to company guidelines as stated in the training manual and handbook.
• Obtain and maintain position-specific licensing.
• Ensure all company core values and property standards are implemented and applied.

Skills

Team leadership

English communication

Customer service

Menu development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Purchasing Systems

Kronos

HotSOS

Job description

Resorts World Las Vegas is seeking an Assistant Chef to lead kitchen operations, mentor BOH staff, and ensure menu concepts are executed to specification. You will participate in menu development, inventory control, and labor planning while upholding health and safety standards.

The role requires strong culinary knowledge, VIP service experience, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced resort setting. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts are expected.