Convention & Banquets Executive Sous Chef - Aria at MGM Resorts

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 Executive Sous Chef at Aria, you will play a key role in providing direction and leadership to our kitchen team, aligned with the MGM brand standards. You’ll be responsible for leading the team to achieve operational and financial goals, managing recipes and inventory, and overseeing staff performance, scheduling, and training. By executing initiatives from property F&B leadership and maintaining facilities to meet MGM Resorts’ service standards, you will ensure high customer satisfaction and deliver exceptional guest experiences. If you are a passionate culinary leader committed to excellence, we want you on our team!

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Lead and oversee daily 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 business plan and assist 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 kitchen staff

• Owns the execution of F&B and/or company‐wide initiatives and programs. Maintain the highest standards of health, sanitation and cleanliness within all areas of kitchen. Responsible for completion of all company compliance training by the restaurant staff

• Assist with managing Human Resources responsibilities 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

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• 2+ Years of prior relevant experience

• Associate's Degree in a related field

• Previous experience managing employees under a collective bargaining agreement 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

• 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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Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW? Apply today!