Executive Sous Chef - Din Tai Fung - Aria

Executive 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.

As the Executive Sous Chef, you'll help lead a dynamic culinary team while delivering the exceptional dining experiences that define the MGM Resorts brand. Partnering with the Restaurant Executive Chef, you'll inspire excellence in every service by championing culinary creativity, developing top talent, and driving operational success. From leading high-performing teams and executing flawless service to maintaining the highest standards of quality, food safety, and innovation, you'll play a key role in creating unforgettable WOW moments for every guest.

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. Execute on the restaurant's 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 restaurant staff. Owns restaurant's execution of F&B and/or company-wide initiatives and programs.
• 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.
• 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:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Bachelor's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous leadership experience managing employees in a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) environment preferred.
• Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant, luxury hotel, or fine dining operation preferred.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Fluency in Cantonese or Mandarin Chinese is highly preferred and considered a strong asset.
• Must be flexible and available to work varied shifts, including mornings, evenings, 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