Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
Job Description
Resorts World Las Vegas is a premier luxury resort and casino destination located on the Las Vegas Strip, known for its exceptional hospitality, world-class amenities, and vibrant entertainment options. As part of a globally recognized brand, Resorts World Las Vegas is committed to delivering outstanding guest experiences through a blend of innovative services and an inviting environment. The resort offers a variety of dining venues, from casual eateries to high-end restaurants, catering to diverse culinary preferences. With a focus on excellence and a guest-centric approach, Resorts World Las Vegas strives to maintain its position as a top hospitality and entertainment destination in the region.
The Assistant Executive Chef position at Resorts World Las Vegas plays a vital role in the successful operation of the resort's culinary team, specifically within the catering and banquet division. This full-time role is essential for supporting the Executive Chef in managing the daily back-of-house operations, ensuring that all culinary activities maintain the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. The Assistant Executive Chef is entrusted with overseeing personnel management including hiring, training, and mentoring of chefs and line cooks, fostering a productive and motivated team environment.
In this capacity, the Assistant Executive Chef collaborates closely with the Executive Chef and General Manager to achieve or exceed financial goals related to labor costs and other operational cost centers. The role requires developing and maintaining menu standards, ensuring food presentation quality, and managing food and supply inventories along with purchasing and receiving activities for both front and back-of-house products. Maintaining sanitation and adhering to health code regulations is a critical part of the role, alongside conducting regulatory inspections and ensuring all certifications are current.
Beyond operational responsibilities, the Assistant Executive Chef serves as a role model and brand ambassador for Resorts World Las Vegas, upholding the company’s core values and standards in every aspect of their work. They lead communication efforts through regular meetings and training sessions to ensure clear and open dialogue within the team. The role also demands adaptability, as candidates need to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
This position offers an opportunity to join a dynamic, luxury resort environment where one’s culinary expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to guest satisfaction can be fully realized. The Assistant Executive Chef is expected to use personal devices for job-related tasks and contribute proactively to the ongoing success of the resort's culinary services. Overall, this role is an excellent fit for experienced culinary professionals looking to advance in a prestigious hospitality setting.
The Assistant Executive Chef position at Resorts World Las Vegas plays a vital role in the successful operation of the resort's culinary team, specifically within the catering and banquet division. This full-time role is essential for supporting the Executive Chef in managing the daily back-of-house operations, ensuring that all culinary activities maintain the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. The Assistant Executive Chef is entrusted with overseeing personnel management including hiring, training, and mentoring of chefs and line cooks, fostering a productive and motivated team environment.
In this capacity, the Assistant Executive Chef collaborates closely with the Executive Chef and General Manager to achieve or exceed financial goals related to labor costs and other operational cost centers. The role requires developing and maintaining menu standards, ensuring food presentation quality, and managing food and supply inventories along with purchasing and receiving activities for both front and back-of-house products. Maintaining sanitation and adhering to health code regulations is a critical part of the role, alongside conducting regulatory inspections and ensuring all certifications are current.
Beyond operational responsibilities, the Assistant Executive Chef serves as a role model and brand ambassador for Resorts World Las Vegas, upholding the company’s core values and standards in every aspect of their work. They lead communication efforts through regular meetings and training sessions to ensure clear and open dialogue within the team. The role also demands adaptability, as candidates need to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
This position offers an opportunity to join a dynamic, luxury resort environment where one’s culinary expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to guest satisfaction can be fully realized. The Assistant Executive Chef is expected to use personal devices for job-related tasks and contribute proactively to the ongoing success of the resort's culinary services. Overall, this role is an excellent fit for experienced culinary professionals looking to advance in a prestigious hospitality setting.
Job Requirements
- At least 21 years of age
- high school diploma or equivalent
- minimum six years experience as a chef in similar or related environment
- minimum two years experience as assistant executive chef or chef de cuisine in catering and banquet operation
- proof of eligibility to work in the United States
- ability to obtain ServSafe certification
- ability to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
Job Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge of catering and banquet operation principles and practices
- ability to translate industry trends into successful menu selections
- experience in meeting VIP guest requests and preparing custom menus on short notice
- ability to draft reports, purchase orders, menus, and correspondence
- experience with property management applications such as purchasing systems, Kronos, HotSOS
- effective communication skills in English
- polished appearance and demeanor
- excellent customer service skills
- knowledge and understanding of company and department policies, rules, and procedures
- proven leadership and mentoring skills
- ability to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
- degree in culinary arts or related field preferred
- experience in catering and banquet operations preferred
- experience in large luxury resort setting preferred
Job Duties
- Collaborate with executive chef and general manager to achieve or exceed budgeted labor and cost centers
- manage personnel for back of house staff including hiring, training, development, and corrective planning
- achieve daily sales and assigned cost goals
- develop menu standards and maintain food presentation quality
- maintain food and supply inventory, purchasing, and receiving
- ensure sanitation procedures and work area organization comply with health code regulations
- conduct regulatory inspections and ensure certifications are up to date
- conduct scheduled meetings to maintain communication between management and team
- assist in conducting daily line-ups and pre-shift meetings
- enforce company guidelines and core values
- obtain and maintain position-specific licensing
- use personal device for job-related operational tasks
- perform other job-related duties as requested
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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