Assistant Chef - SW Steakhouse

Wynn Resorts•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Assistant Chef supports culinary management in all aspects of cost control, inventory and food requisitions, kitchen staff management and training, and production across all stations. The role supports chef de parties and cooks as needed and supervises food production to ensure quality meets outlet standards. It also ensures compliance with government health regulations, industrial safety standards, corporate and departmental policies, and the Culinary Bargaining Agreement. The position maintains Wynn food-quality standards and works to improve consistency and the customer experience. It promotes a safe workplace, identifies and reports actual or potential problems, encourages team participation in decision making, and uses best practices and quality and efficiency measures to assess performance. The Assistant Chef also leads and develops direct reports, reinforces Wynn policies and core values, coaches and recognizes employees, and involves management in decision making.

Requirements

At least 3 years of culinary management experience in a similar role.
Ability to obtain and maintain required licenses or active work cards, including Food Manager Certification.
Valid health card.
Solid computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Fluent, professional English communication, reading, and writing skills.
Accurate knife skills and ability to manage all aspects of kitchen operations.
Ability to meet high-quality job standards with attention to detail, creativity, speed, and accuracy.
Ability to work under pressure, think clearly, remain calm, and resolve problems using good judgment.
Ability to prioritize, organize, and follow through to meet deadlines and production schedules.
Ability to create artistic plate presentations and regularly research new products and menu items.
Ability to direct and lead staff, work well with a team, and assist in all phases of operations.
Must be at least 21 years old.

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree is highly desirable but not mandatory.
Knowledge of and exposure to a union environment is highly preferred.
A second language is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support culinary management with cost control, inventories, and food requisitions.
Manage and train kitchen staff; support chef de parties and cooks as needed.
Supervise food production at all stations and ensure food quality meets outlet standards.
Ensure compliance with government health regulations, industrial safety standards, corporate and departmental policies, and the Culinary Bargaining Agreement.
Maintain Wynn food-quality standards and improve consistency to enhance the customer experience.
Ensure workplace standards and policies are available to staff and promote a safe workplace and environment.
Identify, rectify, and promptly report actual and potential workplace and environmental safety problems.
Encourage team members to participate in decision making and take responsibility and authority.
Identify best practices and quality and efficiency measures to benchmark performance.
Ensure direct reports follow Wynn policies and procedures and report actual or potential issues with integrity.
Define team roles, purpose, responsibilities, and accountabilities, and monitor performance.
Maintain Wynn core values in conducting business.
Mentor staff through ongoing on-the-job coaching and positive reinforcement.
Reward and recognize employees through applicable recognition programs.
Involve management team members in decision making.