MGM Resorts International

Executive Chef - The Henry - The Cosmopolitan

MGM Resorts International • $75K — $95K *
Las Vegas, NV 89110In-Person
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 21 years of age or older
  • 3+ years of relevant culinary leadership experience
  • Experience in a collective bargaining agreement environment
  • Background in high-volume, fast-paced kitchens, preferably in resorts or casinos
  • Previous experience in luxury dining or banquet kitchens desired
  • Proven track record of leading and developing culinary teams
  • Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage daily operations of the commissary kitchen
  • Oversee budget management, labor productivity, and inventory control
  • Execute policies and procedures for kitchen staff and operations
  • Foster a team-oriented work environment and manage HR responsibilities
  • Engage with guests to ensure satisfaction and address complaints
  • Collaborate with various directors and chefs for seamless product delivery
  • Maintain knowledge of food and beverage offerings and kitchen equipment

Benefits

  • Wellness incentive programs for physical and mental health
  • Discounts on hotel, food, beverage, retail, and entertainment
  • Free meals in employee dining room
  • Complimentary parking for employees
  • Health and income protection benefits for eligible employees
  • Opportunities for professional growth and community volunteering
Full Job Description
Las Vegas, Nevada

THE JOB:

As the Executive Chef, you will bring vision, creativity, and leadership to every aspect of the culinary operation. You'll inspire a talented team, elevate the guest experience through exceptional food and execution, and drive operational excellence across the kitchen. Partnering closely with Food & Beverage leadership, you'll champion innovation, develop future culinary talent, and uphold the world-class quality, service, and hospitality that define MGM Resorts.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:
  • Owns, leads and oversees daily commissary 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 commissary 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
  • Manages Human Resources responsibilities for commissary kitchens 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
  • 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
  • Perform other job-related duties as requested


THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
  • 21 years of age or older
  • 3+ years of prior relevant culinary leadership experience
  • Proven experience managing employees in a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) environment
  • Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced operation, ideally within a 24-hour resort, hotel, or casino
  • Previous experience in a banquet kitchen, high-volume restaurant, or luxury/fine dining environment preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and inspire culinary teams while driving operational excellence
  • Flexible to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays, based on business needs


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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MGM offers building operations, building maintenance, facilities management, lease administration, property accounting, financial reporting, contract management, and construction management services. They manage multifamily market-rate housing for property owners and residents.

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Learn more about MGM Resorts International
Size
42,000 employees
Market Cap
$12.9 billion
Industry
Hospitality & Recreation
Net Income
-$1 billion
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+0.4%
Revenue
$5.1 billion
NASDAQ
MGM
* Ladders Estimates

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