Executive Sous Chef — Library Kitchen Leader

MGM Resorts International; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Free meals in employee dining room

Free parking

Health & income protection

Job summary

The Library at Park MGM in Las Vegas is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, elevate menu execution, and inspire a talented culinary team in a high-volume, luxury setting.

You will work closely with the Executive Chef to manage budgets, labor, and standards of quality and sanitation, ensuring unforgettable dining experiences that reflect MGM Resorts International's esteemed hospitality.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of relevant kitchen supervisory experience.
• Experience in high-volume restaurant or luxury/fine-dining environments preferred.
• Experience managing employees under a collective bargaining agreement preferred.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee 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.
• Execute on the restaurant’s business plan and assist Executive Chef with developing and executing tactics to achieve goals and targets.
• 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 Executive Chef with managing 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; quality hiring, training and succession planning process that encompass the company’s diversity commitment; adherence to the company’s status quo third party representation philosophy; compliance with company policies, legal requirements, employment law, and collective bargaining agreements.
• 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.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Budgeting

Staff development

Food safety

Guest service

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The Library at Park MGM in Las Vegas is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, elevate menu execution, and inspire a talented culinary team in a high-volume, luxury setting.

You will work closely with the Executive Chef to manage budgets, labor, and standards of quality and sanitation, ensuring unforgettable dining experiences that reflect MGM Resorts International's esteemed hospitality.