Assistant Chef, Ghost Kitchen
About The Position
The Assistant Chef uses management and kitchen experience to help make Ghost Kitchen a reality and ensure that its product remains true to concept. The role oversees the kitchen and back-of-house staff while contributing to menu development, cost and labor management, purchasing, inventory, food preparation, service, sanitation, and quality standards. The Assistant Chef helps lead and mentor the team, maintain communication between management and team members, and ensure adherence to company guidelines, core values, and department standards. The position also requires obtaining and maintaining position-specific licensing and using a personal device or cellular phone for job-related operational tasks and company documents. The role may include other job-related duties as requested. Team members at Resorts World Las Vegas are expected to take personal ownership, act as ambassadors, and contribute to safety, security, cleanliness, and guest experience.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least three years of culinary or directly related operational experience.
- At least two years of directly related operational management experience.
- Proficient knowledge of SNHD standards.
- Advanced knowledge of culinary principles and practices.
- Working knowledge of meeting and exceeding VIP guest requests and preparing custom menu items on short notice.
- Ability to write routine reports, purchase orders, menus, and correspondence.
- Working knowledge of property management applications, such as purchasing systems, Kronos, and HotSOS.
- Previous experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English.
- Polished appearance and demeanor.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to understand and follow company and department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to lead and mentor a team.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Ability to obtain a TAM Card, SNHD Manager Health Card, and ServeSafe Certification.
- Ability to work and guide a team in a fast-paced environment with multiple stations across the restaurant.
- Tolerance for varying noise levels, temperatures, illumination, and air quality.
- Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods, bend and reach, and transport, push, pull, lift, and maneuver items weighing up to 10 pounds.
- Eye-hand coordination.
- Ability to comply with policies, procedures, job descriptions, daily memorandums, chemical labels (MSDS), and other instructions.
Nice To Haves
- Five years of experience operating a restaurant or pizzeria.
- Strong ability to interact with customers.
- Previous experience working in a large luxury resort setting.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the kitchen and back-of-house staff to ensure the product is true to concept.
- Research and develop new menu items, including pizza specials and entrees.
- Assist with managing budgeted labor and other cost centers through planning and execution.
- Oversee weekly and monthly inventories and ordering of food and supplies.
- Assist with food preparation, station cooking, and food expediting when necessary.
- Manage inventory, purchasing, and receiving for front-of-house and back-of-house products.
- Ensure sanitation procedures and work-area organization meet health code regulations and standards.
- Uphold menu standards and maintain presentation quality.
- Assist with daily line-ups and pre-shift meetings.
- Conduct scheduled meetings to maintain open communication between management and team members.
- Ensure team members follow company guidelines in the training manual and handbook.
- Obtain and maintain position-specific licensing.
- Implement and apply company core values and property and department standards.
- Use a personal device or cellular phone for job-related operational tasks and to review company documents.
- Perform other job-related duties as requested.
- Follow the company's expectations for ambassadorial conduct, safety, security, cleanliness, and guest experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
