Executive Pastry Sous Chef - Lead Banquet Desserts & Innovation

MGM Resorts; Nevada; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Free meals in employee dining room

Free parking on and off shift

Health & Income Protection benefits

Professional development & volunteer机会

Job summary

MGM Resorts International is seeking an Executive Pastry Sous Chef at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas to lead pastry operations, mentor the team, and drive culinary excellence. You will partner with the Restaurant Executive Chef to curate exceptional menus, ensure quality, and deliver memorable experiences for MGM Resorts guests.

The role requires strong leadership, technical pastry craft, and hands-on oversight of inventory, scheduling, and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field, or 4+ years of equivalent work experience.
• 2+ Years of prior relevant experience.
• Food Handler Card.
• Previous experience working in a high-volume banquet production, scratch restaurant desserts, and cake decorating preferred.
• Previous experience managing employees under a collective bargaining agreement preferred.
• Previous experience with systems such as Oracle, Coupa, HotSOS, and Excel/Word preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations, manage budgets, and optimize labor productivity.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef on business plan, menu strategies and tactics.
• Foster a high-performance culture with recruitment, training, coaching, and succession planning.
• Oversee health, safety, and sanitation regulations and staff compliance.
• Take ownership of food and beverage programs and hospitality initiatives.
• Interact with guests to guarantee world-class satisfaction and address feedback promptly.
• Maintain deep knowledge of culinary products, menus, and kitchen equipment.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu development

Food safety

Budgeting

Culinary craftsmanship

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

Oracle

Coupa

HotSOS

Excel

Word

Job description

MGM Resorts International is seeking an Executive Pastry Sous Chef at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas to lead pastry operations, mentor the team, and drive culinary excellence. You will partner with the Restaurant Executive Chef to curate exceptional menus, ensure quality, and deliver memorable experiences for MGM Resorts guests.

The role requires strong leadership, technical pastry craft, and hands-on oversight of inventory, scheduling, and training.