Exec Sous Chef - MGM Grand Detroit

MGM Resorts International; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & income protection benefits

Promotion opportunities and networking

Discounts across hotel, F&B, retail, &

Employee fitness center access

Free meals in employee dining room

Free parking

Job summary

MGM Grand Detroit, part of MGM Resorts International, seeks a visionary Executive Sous Chef to lead our world-class kitchen alongside the Executive Chef in a luxury hospitality setting.

You will drive operational and financial excellence, oversee daily kitchen operations, budgeting, scheduling, inventory, and menu strategy, while maintaining the highest health and sanitation standards and delivering an exceptional guest experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Two years of prior relevant culinary management experience preferred.
• Previous experience managing employees under a collective bargaining agreement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing the daily restaurant kitchen operations, fiscal budgets, labor productivity, scheduling, inventory control, guest service standards, and execution and development of menu strategies to produce short-term profitability.
• Responsible for execution of policies, operating procedures, training programs, directives, menus, rules and regulations for the restaurant staff.
• Owns restaurant’s execution of F&B and/or company-wide initiatives and programs. Maintain the highest standards of health, sanitation and cleanliness with in all areas of kitchen. Responsible for completion of all company compliance training by the restaurant staff.
• Assist management with Human Resources responsibilities for Restaurant to include: creating a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback (coaching and counseling), recognition, mutual respect and employee satisfaction
• Interacts with guests to ensure satisfaction and enjoyment of dining experience. Reacts to any guest complaints and takes any appropriate action. Work alongside the service team to ensure a seamless service experience between kitchen and dining room.
• Maintains excellent knowledge of venue’s food & beverage products, menu items and equipment used to perform duties

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Detroit, Michigan

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:

MGM Grand Detroit, is seeking a visionary Executive Sous Chef to assist in leading our world-class kitchen team. In this pivotal leadership role, you will work hand-in-hand with the Executive Chef to drive operational and financial excellence, managing everything from inventory and labor productivity to hand-crafting exceptional culinary experiences. If you are a resilient culinary leader dedicated to maintaining the highest standard of health and sanitation, executing strategic food and beverage initiatives, and delivering an unforgettable, five-star guest experience, we invite you to step into the spotlight and help us move the needle in luxury hospitality.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Assist in overseeing the daily restaurant kitchen operations, fiscal budgets, labor productivity, scheduling, inventory control, guest service standards, and execution and development of menu strategies to produce short-term profitability.
• Responsible for execution of policies, operating procedures, training programs, directives, menus, rules and regulations for the restaurant staff.
• Owns restaurant’s execution of F&B and/or company-wide initiatives and programs. Maintain the highest standards of health, sanitation and cleanliness with in all areas of kitchen. Responsible for completion of all company compliance training by the restaurant staff.
• Assist management with Human Resources responsibilities for Restaurant to include: creating a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback (coaching and counseling), recognition, mutual respect and employee satisfaction
• Interacts with guests to ensure satisfaction and enjoyment of dining experience. Reacts to any guest complaints and takes any appropriate action. Work alongside the service team to ensure a seamless service experience between kitchen and dining room.
• Maintains excellent knowledge of venue’s food & beverage products, menu items and equipment used to perform duties.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Two years of prior relevant culinary management experience preferred
• Previous experience managing employees under a collective bargaining agreement preferred

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Health & Income Protection Benefits (For eligible employees)
• Various programs and networking opportunities to help you get promoted
• Access to a variety of company Hotel, Food and Beverage, Retail, and Entertainment Discounts
• Free access to our employee fitness center
• Free meals in our employee dining room
• Free parking

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