Exec Chef Pastry | Mandalay Bay

MGM Resorts International; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Hotel discounts

Free parking

Healthcare and time-off options

Career development programs

Job summary

MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas seeks an Executive Pastry Chef to direct bake shop operations 24/7, ensuring quality and presentation of all baked items. You will work with senior culinary leadership to maintain controls on purchasing, and develop menus that showcase innovative desserts.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of pastry experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and prior supervision under a collective bargaining agreement in a luxury dining environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ Years of Pastry experience in a high-volume or luxury setting.
• Leadership experience managing a team of cooks or pastry staff.
• Bilingual; English required with additional language a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage bake shop operations on a 24-hour basis to ensure proper preparation of all baked items.
• Collaborate with Executive Sous Chefs and Sous Chefs to maintain purchasing and receiving standards.
• Lead menu development and design with the Executive Chef and F&B Director, ensuring consistency with standard recipes.

Skills

Pastry experience

Leadership experience

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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:

It is the responsibility of the Executive Pastry Chef is to direct and manage all bake shop operations and employees on a 24-hour basis, assuring the proper preparation of all baked items.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Maintain quality and proper presentation of food and drives the customer relation management system by ensuring that all such orders are handled correctly
• Work closely with Executive Sous Chefs and Sous Chefs to establish and maintain control of the standards for purchasing and receiving items
• Utilize extensive knowledge on menu development and completion to plan, implement menu design and create suitable dishes with standard recipes in conjunction with the Executive Chef and F&B Director
• Communicate with chefs, management, employees and guest efficiently with proper reporting, and meetings
• Maintains budgeted labor costs as well as potential food cost by forecasting volume to maximum profitability by avoiding over/under production.
• Understands and utilize Stratton Warren system properly for purchasing, release orders and cost transfers
• Maintains a hygiene level above that required by the local Health Department and ensures that food sanitation, safety and proper food handling functions are practiced on a daily basis

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• 2+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience Required
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Previous experience managing employees under a collective bargaining agreement Preferred
• Previous experience working in a high-volume restaurant or previous experience in a luxury or fine-dining restaurant
• Bilingual, English as the primary or secondary language

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Prioritize your wellness, access programs crafted to nurture your mental and physical health.
• Enjoy unbeatable discounts on hotel stays, dining, retail, entertainment, and exclusive partner perks for travel, tech, and beyond!
• Park with ease—whether you're on or off shift, it's free!
• From healthcare to financial support and generous time-off options, we’ve got you covered.
• Elevate your career with development programs, connect through networking events, and make a difference with community volunteer opportunities.

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