Assistant Chef, Agave Bar & Grill

Resorts World Las Vegas•Las Vegas, NV

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Chef will oversee the kitchen and Back of House (BOH) staff to ensure the product is true to the concept of Mulberry Street Pizzeria. This role involves researching and developing new menu items, assisting with managing budgeted labor and other cost centers, and overseeing inventories and ordering of food and supplies. The Assistant Chef will also assist with food preparation, station cooking, and expo of food as needed, and manage inventory, purchasing, and receiving for both front-of-house and back-of-house products. Ensuring sanitation procedures and organization of work areas adhere to health code regulations and standards, upholding menu standards, and maintaining presentation quality are key responsibilities. The role also includes assisting with daily line-ups and pre-shift meetings, conducting scheduled meetings to ensure open communication, and ensuring team members adhere to company guidelines. The Assistant Chef must obtain and maintain position-specific licensing and ensure all company core values and property and department standards are implemented and applied. Use of personal device or cellular phone for job-related operational tasks and review of company documents is expected, along with performing other job-related duties as requested.

Requirements

Proficient knowledge of pizza making and SNHD standards.
Advanced knowledge of principles and practices within the culinary field.
Working knowledge in meeting and exceeding VIP guestsâ€™ 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 (e.g., Purchasing Systems, Kronos, HotSOS).
Previous experience in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to effectively communicate 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.
Must be 21 years of age.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
At least three years within culinary or directly related operational experience.
At least two years of directly related operational management experience.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Ability to obtain the following licenses: TAM Card, SNHD Manager Health Card, ServeSafe Certification.

Nice To Haves

5 years 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 BOH staff to ensure the product is true to the concept, Mulberry Street Pizzeria.
Research and develop new menu items such as pizza specials and new entrees.
Assist with managing budgeted labor and other cost centers through proper planning and execution.
Oversee weekly and monthly inventories and ordering of food and supplies.
Assist with food prep, station cooking, and expo of food when necessary.
Manage inventory, purchasing, and receiving for both front-of-house and back-of-house products.
Ensure sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhere to all health code regulations and standards.
Uphold menu standards and maintain presentation quality.
Assist with conducting daily line-ups and/or pre-shift meetings.
Conduct scheduled meetings to ensure lines of communication are open between management and team members.
Ensure team members adhere to company guidelines as stated in the training manual and handbook.
Obtain and maintain position-specific licensing.
Ensure all company core values and property and department standards are implemented and applied.
Use personal device or cellular phone for job-related operational tasks and review of company documents.
Perform other job-related duties as requested.