Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
wellness incentive programs
Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts
free meals in employee dining room
Free parking on and off shift
health & income protection benefits
Professional and personal development
volunteer opportunities
Job Description
MGM Resorts International stands as a premier global hospitality and entertainment company, renowned for its vibrant presence in Las Vegas, Nevada. With a portfolio that includes some of the most iconic hotels and casinos, MGM Resorts delivers unparalleled experiences centered around gaming, entertainment, and luxurious accommodations. The company embodies a culture of innovation and inclusivity, where diversity and creativity are celebrated. MGM Resorts is dedicated to providing guests with memorable experiences through exceptional service, entertainment, and world-class dining options. The company prides itself on creating an environment that encourages employees to thrive by fostering teamwork, professional growth, and community involvement. Known for its commitment to excellence and guest satisfaction, MGM Resorts is a leader in the hospitality industry, continuously striving to set new standards for quality and innovation.
The role of Executive Chef at MGM Grand's Avenue Cafe is a unique opportunity to join one of the Las Vegas Strip's most iconic culinary destinations. This position calls for a dynamic leader and creative visionary who can inspire a talented kitchen team to deliver exceptional dining experiences. As an Executive Chef, you will be responsible not only for overseeing daily kitchen operations but also for driving innovation in menu development and maintaining operational excellence. The role involves managing fiscal budgets, labor productivity, inventory control, and upholding the highest standards of health, sanitation, and cleanliness. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the culinary vision that defines the Avenue Cafe, ensuring both short-term and long-term profitability through strategic menu execution and guest service excellence.
The Executive Chef also serves as a key representative of the kitchen at divisional, property, and corporate meetings, influencing policies, procedures, and training programs. This leadership role encompasses human resources duties such as fostering a positive work environment, coaching, counseling, and succession planning while adhering to compliance standards and legal requirements. Interaction with guests and collaboration with other chefs and directors is vital to ensure a seamless dining experience and quick resolution of any guest feedback. This role offers a stimulating environment where culinary passion meets business acumen, with an emphasis on teamwork, creativity, and superior quality. MGM Resorts promotes a culture of ongoing professional development and provides numerous opportunities for personal and career growth, making this a highly attractive position for culinary professionals seeking to make a significant impact in a vibrant hospitality setting.
The role of Executive Chef at MGM Grand's Avenue Cafe is a unique opportunity to join one of the Las Vegas Strip's most iconic culinary destinations. This position calls for a dynamic leader and creative visionary who can inspire a talented kitchen team to deliver exceptional dining experiences. As an Executive Chef, you will be responsible not only for overseeing daily kitchen operations but also for driving innovation in menu development and maintaining operational excellence. The role involves managing fiscal budgets, labor productivity, inventory control, and upholding the highest standards of health, sanitation, and cleanliness. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the culinary vision that defines the Avenue Cafe, ensuring both short-term and long-term profitability through strategic menu execution and guest service excellence.
The Executive Chef also serves as a key representative of the kitchen at divisional, property, and corporate meetings, influencing policies, procedures, and training programs. This leadership role encompasses human resources duties such as fostering a positive work environment, coaching, counseling, and succession planning while adhering to compliance standards and legal requirements. Interaction with guests and collaboration with other chefs and directors is vital to ensure a seamless dining experience and quick resolution of any guest feedback. This role offers a stimulating environment where culinary passion meets business acumen, with an emphasis on teamwork, creativity, and superior quality. MGM Resorts promotes a culture of ongoing professional development and provides numerous opportunities for personal and career growth, making this a highly attractive position for culinary professionals seeking to make a significant impact in a vibrant hospitality setting.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in a related field
- 2+ years of prior relevant experience working in a culinary environment as a chef
- Previous experience managing employees under a collective bargaining agreement preferred
- Previous experience working in a banquet kitchen or high-volume restaurant or previous experience in a luxury or fine-dining restaurant preferred
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in a related field
- 2+ years of prior relevant experience working in a culinary environment as a chef
- Previous experience managing employees under a collective bargaining agreement preferred
- Previous experience working in a banquet kitchen or high-volume restaurant or previous experience in a luxury or fine-dining restaurant preferred
Job Duties
- Owns, leads and oversees daily 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 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, 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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