Cook I - Tower Suites Lobby Bar

Job Description

Located within the exclusive Tower Suites experience at Wynn Las Vegas, the Tower Suites Lobby Bar offers guests an elevated yet approachable dining experience in a refined luxury setting. The Cook I is responsible for preparing and presenting menu items with consistency, efficiency, and attention to detail while upholding the high culinary standards synonymous with the Wynn brand. This position plays an important role in delivering exceptional quality and service by supporting daily kitchen operations and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and finish food items across all kitchen stations in accordance with established recipes, preparation methods, and presentation standards.
• Maintain exceptional quality, consistency, and portion control throughout all meal periods.
• Apply proficient knife skills to support food preparation and station readiness.
• Ensure all food products are properly labeled, dated, stored, and rotated in accordance with company standards and Health Department regulations.
• Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of work areas, equipment, walk-ins, and storage areas at all times.
• Complete station breakdown and closing responsibilities, including returning products to appropriate storage areas, rotating inventory, wrapping, labeling, dating, and organizing all items.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate restocking needs to management to prevent product shortages.
• Apply proficient knife skills to support food preparation and station readiness.
• Ensure all food products are properly labeled, dated, stored, and rotated in accordance with company standards and Health Department regulations.
• Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of work areas, equipment, walk-ins, and storage areas at all times.
• Complete station breakdown and closing responsibilities, including returning products to appropriate storage areas, rotating inventory, wrapping, labeling, dating, and organizing all items.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate restocking needs to management to prevent product shortages.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Requires a minimum of 3 years of culinary experience in a similar role, preferably within a high-volume luxury hotel, resort, restaurant, or scratch-cooking environment.
• Candidates must be able to communicate in English, read and follow recipes, and perform basic mathematical calculations. A second language is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food preparation, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Demonstrated knife skills and the ability to execute precise food preparation tasks.
• Ability to work efficiently in an organized manner while contributing to a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, exercise sound judgment, and effectively resolve issues in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any licenses, certifications, or work cards required by local, state, and company regulations.

Additional Information

Wynn Resorts is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Wynn Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws confidential according to EEO guidelines.

FLSA Status: Non-ExemptDivision: 22700 - F&BCareer Areas: Food & BeverageStatus: Steady Extra