Assistant Chef, Catering & Banquets

Resorts World Las Vegas•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Assistant Chef uses management and kitchen experience to support Mulberry Street Pizzeria and help ensure that the food and service remain true to concept. The role contributes to menu development, cost and inventory management, kitchen operations, food quality, sanitation, team communication, and staff development. The Assistant Chef may assist with food preparation, station cooking, and expo as needed, and is responsible for helping implement company and department standards. The position requires working varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The job includes physical activity in a fast-paced restaurant environment, exposure to varying noise, temperature, illumination, and air-quality conditions, and handling items weighing up to 10 pounds. The Assistant Chef must obtain and maintain position-specific licensing and use a personal device or cellular phone for job-related operational tasks and company documents. All Team Members are expected to act as ambassadors for Resorts World Las Vegas and uphold its responsibilities for 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 cooking and SNHD standards.
Advanced knowledge of culinary principles and practices.
Working knowledge of meeting 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 across multiple restaurant stations in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to tolerate 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 description, daily memorandums, chemical labels (MSDS), and other instructions.

Nice To Haves

Five years of experience operating a restaurant.
Strong ability to interact with customers.
Previous experience working in a large luxury resort setting.

Responsibilities

Research and develop new menu items.
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 expo when necessary.
Manage inventory, purchasing, and receiving for front-of-house and back-of-house products.
Ensure sanitation procedures and work-area organization comply with health codes 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 licenses.
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 safety, security, cleanliness, and guest assistance.