Senior Manager Executive Chef of Fine Dining - MGM Springfield

MGM Resorts International; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Wellness programs

Employee dining discounts

Free parking

Job summary

MGM Resorts International in Springfield, Massachusetts, is seeking a Senior Executive Manager Chef to lead the commissary kitchen operations, guide a skilled culinary team, and uphold the MGM standard for food quality and safety.

The role focuses on strategic guidance, menu development, and driving kitchen efficiency to deliver outstanding culinary experiences for guests, while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and collaborating with divisional leaders.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• 3-5 years of managerial experience, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Knowledge of union labor relations and collective bargaining agreements.

Responsibilities

• Owns, leads and Oversees daily commissary kitchen operations, fiscal budgets, labor productivity, scheduling, inventory control, guest service standards, and execution and development of menu strategies to produce both short-term and long-term profitability.
• Represent the commissary kitchens in divisional, property or corporate meetings.
• Responsible for execution of policies, operating procedures, pricing initiatives, training programs, directives, menus, rules and regulations for the commissary staff.
• Owns department execution of F&B and/or company-wide initiatives and programs. Maintain the highest standards of health, sanitation and cleanliness within all areas of the kitchens.
• Responsible for completion of all company compliance training by the commissary kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budgeting

Menu development

Food safety

Union labor relations

Coaching & counseling

Job description

Springfield, Massachusetts

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 Senior Executive Manager Chef position at Chandler and Costa offers an exciting leadership role where you will oversee the kitchen operations, lead a skilled culinary team, and ensure the highest standards of food quality and safety. You will provide strategic guidance, foster a collaborative and innovative environment, and enhance menu offerings while optimizing kitchen efficiency to uphold the MGM brand’s reputation for excellence, ultimately delivering exceptional culinary experiences to guests.

The Day-to-day

• Owns, leads and oversees daily commissary kitchen operations, fiscal budgets, labor productivity, scheduling, inventory control, guest service standards, and execution and development of menu strategies to produce both short-term and long-term profitability.
• Represent the commissary kitchens in divisional, property or corporate meetings.
• Responsible for execution of policies, operating procedures, pricing initiatives, training programs, directives, menus, rules and regulations for the commissary staff. Owns department execution of F&B and/or company-wide initiatives and programs. Maintain the highest standards of health, sanitation and cleanliness within all areas of the kitchens. Responsible for completion of all company compliance training by the commissary kitchen staff.
• Manages Human Resources responsibilities for commissary kitchens 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 internal/external guests to ensure satisfaction and product quality. Reviews BEOs, SEOs and MEOs daily to ensure that orders executed upon. Reacts to any feedback on guest complaints and takes any appropriate action.
• Collaborate with divisional Directors, Executive Chefs, and kitchen team to ensure a seamless execution of product delivery between kitchens inclusive of time standards, recipe specifications, and quality.
• Maintains excellent knowledge of property’s food & beverage products, menu items and equipment used to perform duties.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has 2+ years of prior relevant experience.
• 3-5 years of managerial experience, preferably in a unionized environment, with a proven ability to lead teams, coach employees, manage performance, and drive operational excellence.
• Preferred knowledge of union labor relations and collective bargaining agreements, including contract interpretation, grievance resolution, and collaboration with union representatives and management.

The Perks & Benefits

• Healthcare, financial and time off 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
• 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:

$74,300.00 - $99,000.00

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.

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s incentive plan.

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.