Pastry Sous Chef - Bellagio

MGM Resorts International; Nevada; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Discounts on hotel/food/bev

Free meals

Free parking

Health & income protection

Professional development & volunteerop

Job summary

MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas, NV, is seeking an Assistant Pastry Chef to support the Pastry Chef and Bakers in crafting guest-centric desserts and displays that WOW guests. You will help ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency in production while upholding safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, hands-on pastry production, and assisting with cost controls, staff training, and collaboration across culinary operations to deliver memorable experiences for guests during their

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of pastry experience required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in a similar resort setting with formal culinary training preferred.
• Work varied shifts, to include weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pastry Chef and Bakers in daily production.
• Set up and maintain pastry production areas and stations.
• Label, date and stock products to ensure safety and freshness.
• Train bakers and helpers on responsibilities.
• Help manage food and labor costs and inventory with leadership.

Skills

Pastry experience

Culinary training

Shift flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Bakery equipment operation

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

As an Assistant Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for assisting the Pastry Chef and Bakers. You will also set the stage for guest experience with your welcoming smile and service. By understanding their unique stories and needs, you will own their experience to create WOW memories they will carry with them far and beyond their stay with us.

The Day-to-day

• Ensure requisitions are processed properly and placed in designated area
• Restock kitchen supplies and food items required for service
• Label and date products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation
• Maintain production knowledge and attention to detail with decoration and taste quality
• Assist Pastry Chef, other Assistant Pastry Chefs, bakers, and helpers as needed in execution of production
• Conduct training for bakers and helpers on job responsibilities
• Communicate with management and service staff in order to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and employees
• Assist Executive Chef and Pastry Chef by controlling food and labor cost, and establish goals and objectives that focus on profit, product and people
• Assist Executive Chef and Pastry Chef by controlling of purchasing, receiving, purveyor lists and inventory of all kitchen items

The Ideal Candidate

• Must be at least 21 years old
• High school diploma or GED required
• 2+ years of prior pastry experience required
• 3+ years of prior relevant experience in a similar resort setting with formal culinary training preferred
• Work varied shifts, to include weekends and holidays

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)
• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community