Sous Chef - Employee Dining Room - The Cosmopolitan

MGM Resorts; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Employee discounts on hotel, F&B, and演

Free meals in employee dining room

Free parking

Health & income protection

Professional development & volunteerop

Job summary

MGM Resorts in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a high-impact Sous Chef to lead culinary teams and deliver exceptional dining experiences. You will drive quality, safety, and operational excellence across the kitchen, inspiring staff and ensuring guest WOW moments throughout each shift.

You will train and mentor Master Cooks and cooks, manage requisitions, inventory, and schedules, and partner with the Executive Chef on goals for profit, product, and people.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory culinary leadership experience in a fast-paced operation.
• Strong focus on guest experience, food quality, and safety.
• Ability to lead, coach, and support kitchen teams in a union/CBA environment (preferred).

Responsibilities

• 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 of base sauces, stocks, and soups.
• Ensure food quality is superior and take action to correct irregularities.
• Communicate with management and staff to fulfill guest and employee needs.
• Assist Executive Chef by controlling purchasing, receiving, purveyor lists and inventory.
• Prepare and administer kitchen schedule.
• Assist Executive Chef by establishing goals focusing on profit, product, and people.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff training & development

Food safety & HACCP

Shift planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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:

Step into a high-impact culinary leadership role as the Sous Chef, where excellence, creativity, and guest experience come together. In this dynamic role, you will lead with passion and precision to ensure exceptional food quality, operational excellence, and unforgettable dining experiences. By inspiring your team, anticipating guest needs, and bringing the MGM Resorts standard of service to life, you will help create WOW moments guests will remember long after their visit.

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 or GED required
• Must be at least 18 years old
• 2+ years of supervisory culinary leadership experience, with the ability to confidently lead, coach, and support kitchen teams in a fast-paced operation
• Previous experience working in a union / CBA environment strongly preferred
• Understanding of food safety standards; Health Card required, ServSafe certification preferred
• Flexible and dependable, with the ability to work overnight shifts, 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

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