Executive Pastry Sous Chef - Joel Robuchon - MGM Grand

Executive Pastry Sous Chef

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.

Join the award-winning culinary team at Jol Robuchon at MGM Grand as our Executive Pastry Sous Chef, where artistry, precision, and innovation come together to create unforgettable dessert experiences. We're seeking a passionate pastry professional with fine dining experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to excellence to help lead our world-class pastry program. If you thrive in a fast-paced luxury kitchen and are ready to elevate your career on the Las Vegas Strip, we'd love to hear from you.

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 Executive Chef 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 staff. Owns 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 Executive Chef with managing Human Resources responsibilities for Restaurant 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

• Bachelor's Degree or related field preferred
• 2+ Years of prior relevant experience working in a fine dining pastry setting as a Chef
• Previous experience managing employees under a collective bargaining agreement preferred
• Previous experience working in a high?volume restaurant or previous experience in a luxury or fine?dining restaurant preferred
• Pastry instructor experience specializing in plated desserts high end production 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
• Healthcare, financial, and time off benefits.
• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community.

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