Assistant Chef - In-Room Dining (Overnight Shift)

Wynn Resorts•Las Vegas, NV

10d

About The Position

The Assistant Chef for Wynn's In-Room Dining supports culinary management with cost control, inventories and food requisitions, kitchen staff management and training, assistance to chef de parties and cooks, and supervision of food production at all stations. The role ensures food quality meets outlet standards and that government health regulations, industrial safety standards, corporate and departmental policies, and the Culinary Bargaining Agreement are followed. Operational responsibilities include maintaining Wynn food quality standards, improving consistency to enhance the customer experience, supporting safe workplace practices, promptly addressing and reporting actual or potential problems, encouraging team participation in decision-making, and identifying best practices and quality and efficiency benchmarks. People-management responsibilities include ensuring direct reports follow Wynn policies and procedures, defining roles and accountabilities, monitoring performance, upholding Wynn core values, coaching and mentoring staff, recognizing employees, and involving management in decision-making.

Requirements

Minimum of three years of culinary management experience in a similar role.
Ability to direct and lead staff.
Accurate knife skills and ability to manage all aspects of kitchen operations.
Ability to obtain and maintain required licensing or active work cards, including Food Manager Certification.
Valid health card.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Fluent, professional English communication, reading, and writing skills.
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 develop creative and artistic plate presentations and regularly research new products and menu items.
Ability to work well with a team and assist in all phases of the operation.

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree.
Second language.
Knowledge of and exposure to a union environment.

Responsibilities

Support culinary management in cost control.
Complete inventories and food requisitions.
Manage and train kitchen staff.
Support chef de parties and cooks as necessary.
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 standards and policies are available to help staff maintain a safe workplace and environment.
Identify, address, and promptly report actual or potential workplace and environmental safety problems.
Encourage and support team members' participation in decision-making.
Identify best practices and use quality and efficiency measures as performance benchmarks.
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.
Recognize and reward employees through applicable recognition programs.
Involve management team members in decision-making.