Pastry Sous Chef - MGM National Harbor

MGM Resorts International; National Harbor (MD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness incentive programs

Hotel, dining, entertainment discounts

Healthcare, financial, time-off plans

Free meals in employee dining room

Free parking on and off shift

Professional and personal development

Job summary

MGM Resorts International at MGM National Harbor is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to lead and inspire a skilled pastry team in a premier kitchen. You will drive production, manage scheduling and inventory, and uphold world-class quality to create signature showpieces and exquisite desserts for guests.

In this leadership position, you will train staff, collaborate with the Executive Chef, and ensure excellence in all pastry operations while delivering exceptional guest experiences in a luxury

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Culinary arts associate degree preferred.
• Two years of supervisory/management experience.
• Five years pastry production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train Master Cooks, Cooks, Pantry Workers and Helpers on job responsibilities.
• Manage requisitions and inventory control for kitchen operations.
• Label and date products to ensure safety and sanitation.
• Maintain knowledge of base sauces, stocks and soups.
• Ensure top-quality food and address any irregularities.
• Coordinate with management and staff to meet guest needs.
• Assist Executive Chef with purchasing, receiving, and inventory.
• Prepare and administer kitchen schedule.
• Help set goals focusing on profit, product, and people.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Team management

Education

High school diploma

Culinary arts degree (preferred)

Job description

National Harbor, Maryland

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:

Step into the culinary spotlight as our next Pastry Sous Chef at MGM National Harbor! Take center stage in our premier pastry kitchen, where you will assist in leading, inspiring, and developing an energetic team of pastry cooks dedicated to crafting unforgettable dessert experiences. In this dynamic leadership role, you’ll drive culinary excellence backstage—mastering production, managing scheduling and inventory, and upholding world‑class quality standards—while bringing the “WOW” factor to life for our guests with signature showpieces and exquisite sweet creations. If you are a passionate pastry artist and empowering leader ready to elevate luxury hospitality on a grand stage, bring your craft to MGM National Harbor and help us define premier entertainment and dining!

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Train Master Cooks, Cooks, Pantry Workers and Helpers on job responsibilities
• Ensure requisitions are processed properly and placed in designated area
• Label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation
• Maintain knowledge, understanding and preparation of base sauces, stocks and soups
• Ensure food quality is superior and take action to correct any irregularities
• Communicate with management and service staff in order to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and employees
• Assist the Executive Chef by controlling purchasing, receiving, purveyor lists and inventory of all kitchen items
• Prepare and administer kitchen schedule
• Assist Executive Chef by establishing goals and objectives that focus on profit, product and people

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• High school diploma, GED, or eqivalent
• Culinary arts associates degree preferred
• Two years of prior supervisory/management experience
• Five years prior pastry production experience 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
• Healthcare, financial, and time off benefits (for eligible employees)
• Free meals in our employee dining room
• Free parking on and off shift
• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community

Pay Range:

The pay range for this role is:

$46,000.00 - $63,200.00

This range represents a good faith estimate of the salary range that MGM reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire. The actual salary offer will take into account a wide range of factors, including location.

Employees in this position are eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plans, and time off plans. Specific program offerings vary by eligibility factors such as geographic location, employment status, and union membership.