Banquet Sous Chef - MGM National Harbor

MGM Resorts International; Harbor (OR); On-site; USD 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Discounts on travel/retail

Healthcare benefits

Free meals

Free parking

Professional development

Job summary

MGM Resorts International at National Harbor, MD, seeks a Banquet Sous Chef to lead a high-end culinary team for world-class galas and private events. You will train cooks, manage schedules, and uphold premier standards of quality, flavor, and presentation.

Join a fast-paced luxury venue and partner with the Banquet Executive Chef to drive profitability, inventory control, and staff development while delivering unforgettable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Two years of supervisory/management experience.
• Five years of food production experience in a high-volume hotel/casino environment preferred.
• Ability to work a varied shift to include weekends, holidays, and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Train Master Cooks, Cooks, Pantry Workers and Helpers on job responsibilities.
• Ensure requisitions are processed properly and placed in designated area.
• Label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
• Maintain knowledge, understanding and preparation of base sauces, stocks and soups.
• Ensure food quality is superior and take action to correct any irregularities.
• Communicate with management and service staff to fulfill and address guest and employee requests.
• Assist the Banquet Executive Chef by controlling purchasing, receiving, purveyor lists and inventory of all kitchen items.
• Prepare and administer kitchen schedule.
• Assist the Banquet Executive Chef by establishing goals and objectives focusing on profit, product and people.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Team coordination

Food production

High-volume dining

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Harbor, Maryland

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:

Bring your culinary passion and leadership to the spotlight as a Banquet Sous Chef at MGM National Harbor. In this dynamic role within our high-end, luxury banquet facility, you will drive operational excellence and craft unforgettable dining moments for world-class galas and exclusive private events. Partnering directly with the Banquet Executive Chef, you will set premier culinary standards by training and developing kitchen talent, managing daily scheduling and inventory, and ensuring every dish meets our highest benchmarks for quality, flavor, and presentation. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and are ready to lead a dedicated team,

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Train Master Cooks, Cooks, Pantry Workers and Helpers on job responsibilities
• Ensure requisitions are processed properly and placed in designated area
• Label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation
• Maintain knowledge, understanding and preparation of base sauces, stocks and soups
• Ensure food quality is superior and take action to correct any irregularities
• Communicate with management and service staff in order to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and employees
• Assist the Banquet Executive Chef by controlling purchasing, receiving, purveyor lists and inventory of all kitchen items
• Prepare and administer kitchen schedule
• Assist the Banquet Executive Chef by establishing goals and objectives that focus on profit, product and people

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Two years of supervisory/management experience
• Five years of food production experience in a high-volume hotel/casino environment preferred
• Ability to work a varied shift to include weekends, holidays, and evenings

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
• Healthcare, financial, and time off benefits (for eligible employees)
• Free meals in our employee dining room
• Free parking on and off shift
• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community

Pay Range:

The pay range for this role is:

$46,000.00 - $63,200.00

This range represents a good faith estimate of the salary range that MGM reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire. The actual salary offer will take into account a wide range of factors, including location.

Employees in this position are eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plans, and time off plans. Specific program offerings vary by eligibility factors such as geographic location, employment status, and union membership.

Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW?