Assistant Chef - SW Steakhouse

Wynn Resorts; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wynn Resorts, Limited is seeking an Assistant Chef to support culinary management and ensure high-quality food production across outlets. You will monitor costs, inventories, and requisitions, while training kitchen staff and assisting senior chefs to maintain Wynn’s renowned standards.

Ideal candidates have a culinary background with at least 3 years in culinary management, together with strong leadership, English proficiency, and a solid handle on kitchen operations and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree is desirable but not mandatory.
• Minimum 3 years of culinary management experience.
• Must obtain required health and food safety certifications.
• Proficient in English; second language a plus.
• Strong knife skills and kitchen operation management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Wynn food quality standards across outlets.
• Supervise production at all stations and train staff.
• Monitor safety and health regulations and ensure compliance.
• Lead and mentor kitchen staff; support chefs and cooks.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary degree (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Assistant Chef 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 position ensures that all government health regulations, industrial safety standards, corporate and departmental policies, and Culinary Bargaining Agreement are followed.

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 perspective.

Qualifications

• A culinary degree is highly desirable, though not mandatory
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of culinary management experience in a similar role
• 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
• Knowledge of and exposure to a union environment is highly preferred
• Must have a solid foundation in computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to communicate, read, and write in English fluently and in a professional manner. Second language is a plus
• Must exhibit accurate knife skills and the ability to manage all aspects of the kitchen operation
• 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 also demonstrate the ability to direct and lead staff
• Must be able to work well with a team and be willing to assist in all phases of the operation
• Must be 21 years old or above

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.