Banquet Kitchen Manager - Mandalay Bay

MGM Resorts International; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness incentive programs

Discounts on hotel, F&B, retail, and

Free meals in employee dining room

Free parking

Health & income protection

Development and volunteer programs

Job summary

MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas is seeking a Banquet Manager to oversee all banquet kitchen operations, including Hot, Cold, and Bakery production, ensuring health compliance and high culinary standards. You will lead a team, manage maintenance programs, coordinate satellite kitchens with dispatch, and partner with the Banquet Chef team to control costs and improve service.

This role requires ServSafe certification, 2+ years' leadership experience, and preference for multilingual

Qualifications

• Health Card and ServSafe certification required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in a related field.
• Experience managing employees under a collective bargaining agreement preferred.
• Experience in a similar resort setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish and/or Asian languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee banquet kitchen operations for cleanliness, safety, organization, and upkeep of Hot, Cold, and Bakery production areas.
• Manage kitchen maintenance programs, including HotSOS requests, repairs, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate setup and operation of satellite kitchens, ensuring health regulation compliance and efficient loading/unloading with dispatch teams.
• Implement and enforce departmental policies, SOPs, training programs, and company standards.
• Oversee banquet refrigeration and freezer programs, ensuring compliance with SOPs.
• Lead coaching, training, development, and performance management of staff.
• Partner with Banquet Chef team to manage food costs, control expenses, and maximize efficiencies.
• Ensure FIFO product rotation and proper labeling, dating, and storage of goods.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Communication

Bilingual

Job description

Las Vegas, Nevada

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

THE JOB:

This role will oversee the maintenance and upkeep of the kitchen facilities, including equipment repair, preventative maintenance, and health inspection protocols. Responsibilities will also encompass the set-up and management of satellite kitchens, ensuring compliance with health regulations and efficient loading/unloading procedures. This position will play a critical role in maintaining high culinary and stewarding standards. The Banquet Manager provides support to the Banquet Chef Team & banquet employees and reports directly to the Banquet exec sous chef team and Banquet Executive Chef. All duties are performed in accordance with company policies and procedures.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Oversee the cleanliness, safety, organization, and overall upkeep of all banquet kitchen operations, including Hot, Cold, and Bakery production areas.
• Manage kitchen maintenance programs, including HotSOS requests, equipment repairs, and preventative maintenance schedules
• Coordinate the setup and operation of satellite kitchens while ensuring compliance with health regulations and efficient loading/unloading procedures in partnership with dispatch teams
• Implement and enforce departmental policies, operating procedures, training programs, and company standards
• Oversee banquet refrigeration and freezer programs, ensuring compliance with all established SOPs
• Lead employee engagement efforts through coaching, training, development, and performance management
• Partner with the Banquet Chef team to manage food costs, control expenses, and maximize operational efficiencies
• Ensure proper product rotation utilizing FIFO (First In, First Out) standards
• Monitor and process requisitions accurately and ensure products are stored in designated areas
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is operated safely and maintained in proper working condition
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and regularly restock kitchen supplies and food products
• Ensure all products are properly labeled, dated, stored, and handled in accordance with sanitation standards
• Read, interpret, and execute recipes while maintaining quality and consistency standards
• Support chefs, cooks, pantry staff, and kitchen helpers in the successful execution of service
• Serve as the acting kitchen leader in the absence of the Banquet Chef
• Develop and manage production schedules and production lists to ensure efficient service execution
• Conduct regular inventories and maintain established par levels
• Communicate effectively with management and service teams to address operational needs and guest requests.
• Oversee hiring, training, coaching, recognition, performance management, and succession planning for assigned team members
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, employee satisfaction, and exceptional guest service

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Health Card, ServSafe certification required
• 2+ Years of prior relevant experience in a related field required
• Previous experience managing employees under a collective bargaining agreement preferred
• Previous experience working in a similar resort setting preferred
• Ability to communicate in Spanish and or Asian Languages preferred
• Previous leadership experience at a multiple-outlet property with large-scale luxury Banquet business preferred

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
• Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more
• Free meals in our employee dining room
• Free parking on and off shift
• Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)
• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community

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