Executive Sous Chef — Lead High-Volume Luxury Kitchen

MGM Resorts International; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness incentive programs

Hotel, food and beverage discounts

Free meals in employee dining room

Free parking on and off shift

Health & Income Protection benefits

Professional and personal development

Job summary

The Mina Group inside Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, drive budgets, labor, and menu strategies to deliver exceptional dining experiences for MGM Resorts guests.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 2+ years in culinary leadership, and experience managing teams under a collective bargaining agreement; luxury, high-volume dining preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of prior culinary leadership experience.
• Experience managing employees under a collective bargaining agreement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily restaurant kitchen operations, budgets, labor, scheduling, inventory, guest service standards, and menu strategies.
• Ensure compliance with health, sanitation, and cleanliness standards; enforce policies and training programs.
• Support HR responsibilities: coaching, performance feedback, hiring and succession planning with diversity commitments.
• Collaborate with service to ensure seamless kitchen-dining room service and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain deep knowledge of venue's F&B offerings and equipment.

Job description

The Mina Group inside Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, drive budgets, labor, and menu strategies to deliver exceptional dining experiences for MGM Resorts guests.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 2+ years in culinary leadership, and experience managing teams under a collective bargaining agreement; luxury, high-volume dining preferred.