Exec Chef Pastry - Mandalay Bay

MGM Resorts; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Hotel/dining/retail discounts

Free parking

Healthcare and generous time-off

Career development & networking events

Job summary

MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas seeks an Executive Pastry Chef to direct bake shop operations 24/7 and ensure proper preparation of all baked items. Lead with accuracy, quality, and strong culinary leadership in a premium entertainment-driven environment.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of pastry leadership, a Bachelor’s degree preferred, and experience managing teams under a collective bargaining agreement in luxury or high-volume dining settings. English bilingualism is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prior relevant pastry experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience managing employees under a collective bargaining agreement preferred
• Experience in high-volume or luxury/fine-dining environments
• Bilingual; English as primary or secondary language

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality and presentation of baked items; manage customer orders
• Work with Executive Sous Chefs and Sous Chefs on purchasing/receiving standards
• Plan menu design and create dishes with standard recipes with Executive Chef and F&B Director
• Communicate with chefs, management, employees and guests; enable proper reporting and meetings
• Maintain labor and food costs; forecast volume for maximum profitability
• Utilize Stratton Warren system for purchasing, release orders and cost transfers
• Maintain hygiene levels above local Health Department requirements and ensure sanitation

Skills

Bilingual

Staff management

Pastry leadership

High-volume dining

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

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!
• Parkwith ease‑whetheryou'reonoroffshift, it’sfree!
• From healthcaretofinancial supportand generous time‑off options,we'vegotyoucovered.
• Elevate your career with development programs, connect through networking events, and make a difference with community volunteer opportunities.

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