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 a Restaurant Executive Sous Chef at MGM Resorts International, where exceptional dining experiences and operational excellence come together.

In this role, you will partner with the Executive Chef to lead and inspire the culinary team, drive food quality and consistency, oversee staffing, training, scheduling, inventory, and cost controls, while ensuring seamless kitchen operations aligned with MGM service standards. Through strong leadership and a passion for hospitality, you will help deliver exceptional guest experiences and create WOW moments that leave a lasting impression.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Lead and oversee daily restaurant kitchen operations, fiscal budgets, labor productivity, scheduling, inventory control, guest service standards, and execution and development of menu strategies to produce short-term profitability
• Responsible for execution of policies, operating procedures, training programs, directives, menus, rules and regulations for the restaurant staff. Owns restaurant’s execution of F&B and/or company-wide initiatives and programs. Maintain the highest standards of health, sanitation and cleanliness with in all areas of kitchen. Responsible for completion of all company compliance training by the restaurant staff
• Assist Executive Chef with managing Human Resources responsibilities for Restaurant to include: creating a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, mutual respect and employee satisfaction; quality hiring, training and succession planning process
• 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:

• Proven culinary leader with 2 years of prior relevant leadership experience, ideally at the Executive Sous Chef level or in a comparable kitchen leadership role

• Strong background in full-service restaurant operations, ideally within a hotel, resort, luxury, or elevated dining environment

• Experience managing employees in a union / collective bargaining (CBA) environment preferred

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required

• Flexible and dependable, with the ability to work varied schedules based on business needs, including weekends, holidays, peak service periods, events, and operational demands

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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you ready to JOIN THE SHOW Apply today!

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 a Restaurant Executive Sous Chef at MGM Resorts International, where exceptional dining experiences and operational excellence come together. In this role, you will partner with the Executive Chef to lead and inspire the culinary team, drive food quality and consistency, oversee staffing, training, scheduling, inventory, and cost controls, while ensuring seamless kitchen operations aligned with MGM service standards. Through strong leadership and a passion for hospitality, you will help deliver exceptional guest experiences and create WOW moments that leave a lasting impression. THE DAY-TO-DAY:Lead and oversee daily restaurant kitchen operations, fiscal budgets, labor productivity, scheduling, inventory control, guest service standards, and execution and development of menu strategies to produce short-term profitability. Responsible for execution of policies, operating procedures, training programs, directives, menus, rules and regulations for the restaurant staff. Owns restaurants execution of F&B and/or company-wide initiatives and programs. Maintain the highest standards of health, sanitation and cleanliness with in all areas of kitchen. Responsible for completion of all company compliance training by the restaurant staff. Assist Executive Chef with managing Human Resources responsibilities for Restaurant to include: creating a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, mutual respect and employee satisfaction; quality hiring, training and succession planning process. 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 venues food & beverage products, menu items and equipment used to perform duties. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:Proven culinary leader with 2 years of prior relevant leadership experience, ideally at the Executive Sous Chef level or in a comparable kitchen leadership role. Strong background in full-service restaurant operations, ideally within a hotel, resort, luxury, or elevated dining environment. Experience managing employees in a union / collective bargaining (CBA) environment preferred. Bachelors degree or equivalent professional experience required. Flexible and dependable, with the ability to work varied schedules based on business needs, including weekends, holidays, peak service periods, events, and operational demands. 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. VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION: Show. Job.aspx Entity. ID=2&jobcode=19729 Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOWApply today!

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