Executive Sous Chef - Four Sixes Ranch Steakhouse - MGM Grand

MGM Resorts International; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness incentive programs

Discounts on hotel, food & beverage, &

Free meals in employee dining room

Free parking on and off shift

Health & Income Protection benefits

Job summary

MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas seeks an Executive Sous Chef for the Four Sixes steakhouse to drive culinary excellence. You will partner with the Executive Chef to lead kitchen teams, uphold safety, and deliver a legendary guest experience amid high-volume service.

This role blends Four Sixes heritage with MGM’s standards, requiring leadership and a passion for hospitality. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 2+ years of relevant kitchen leadership, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of relevant kitchen leadership experience.
• Experience managing employees under a collective bargaining agreement preferred.
• Experience in a high-volume restaurant or luxury/fine-dining environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily kitchen operations, labor, scheduling, and inventory to drive profitability.
• Direct operating procedures, training, and menus for the kitchen staff; ensure food safety and cleanliness.
• Partner with the Executive Chef on HR responsibilities and succession planning under company policies and agreements.
• Engage with guests to deliver a legendary dining experience and ensure seamless kitchen-to-service collaboration.
• Maintain knowledge of the steakhouse’s heritage menus and equipment.

Skills

2+ years experience

Union experience

High-volume dining

Luxury/fine-dining

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

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:

The Executive Sous Chef of Four Sixes assists the Executive Chef in leading and directing the Assistant Chef and Kitchen teams. This role blends legendary Four Sixes heritage with MGM’s premier standards, driving operational grit and culinary excellence backstage to deliver an authentic, world-class guest experience.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Lead and manage daily kitchen operations, labor, scheduling, and inventory with Four Sixes grit to drive profitability. Execute the business plan and partner with the Executive Chef to hit targets.
• Direct operating procedures, training, and authentic menus for the kitchen staff. Own the execution of company-wide initiatives while maintaining uncompromising standards of cleanliness and food safety. Ensure all kitchen staff complete required compliance training.
• Partner with the Executive Chef on HR responsibilities to foster a backstage culture of teamwork, mutual respect, and pride. Support diverse hiring, training, and succession planning in compliance with company policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Engage with guests to deliver an legendary steakhouse dining experience, resolving complaints with swift hospitality. Collaborate with the service team to guarantee a seamless experience between the kitchen and dining room.
• Maintain expert knowledge of the steakhouse’s premier heritage menus, legendary beef program, and specialized kitchen equipment.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience 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 preferred

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
• Free meals in our employee dining room
• Free parking on and off shift
• Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)