Assistant Executive Chef - Four Sixes

Wynn Resorts•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Assistant Executive Chef for Wynn's prestigious Four Sixes Steakhouse kitchen is responsible for supporting the Executive Chef with overseeing performance and strategy of the Restaurant and being accountable for meeting Wynn food quality standards and financial goals. The primary responsibilities include assigning tasks and priorities, coordinating resources, and controlling operating expenses. The Assistant Executive Chef is also responsible for the overall management, development, and training of staff and ensures that all government health regulations, industrial safety standards, corporate and departmental policies, and Culinary Bargaining Agreement are followed.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of five (5) years of culinary management experience in a similar role
Must be able to obtain and maintain any licensing or active work cards required, including but not limited to the Food Manager Certification
Ability to communicate in a professional manner
Ability to perform high quality job standards with attention to detail, creativity, speed, and accuracy
Ability to work well under pressure, be a clear thinker, remains calm and resolve problems using a good judgement
Must possess the ability to prioritize, organize and follow through in order to meet deadlines and production schedules
Must demonstrate creative and artistic approaches to plate presentations and research new products and menu items on a regular basis
Must also demonstrate the ability to direct and lead staff
Must be able to work well with a team and be willing to assist in all phases of the operation
Must have basic computer skills and knowledge in Microsoft Office is required

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and exposure to a union environment is preferred

Responsibilities

Menu innovation while adhering to outlet concept.
Maintain consistent Wynn food quality standards.
Monitor and improve consistency of food quality to enhance overall customer experience.
Ensure standards and policies are available for staff to create and maintain a safe workplace and environment.
Identify, rectify and report promptly and decisively actual and potential problems to ensure workplace and environmental safety.
Actively encourage and support team members to participate in decision making processes to assume responsibility and authority.
Identify best practices and determine quality and efficiency measures as benchmarks for own performance.
Maintain budgeted food cost and actively monitor labor costs, cost of goods, and other expenses.
Ensure direct reports conform to Wynn policies and procedures as well as taking responsibility for reporting any actual or potential issues while maintaining integrity.
Lead the team to contribute to the organization by defining roles, purpose, responsibility, accountabilities, and monitor performance.
Maintain consistency of performance across varying conditions, in order to maintain trust and confidence.
Maintain the Wynn core values in conducting business.
Mentor staff through ongoing on the job coaching and positive reinforcement.
Provide ongoing reward and recognition of employees by utilizing applicable recognition programs.
Encourage training for managers as part of their professional development and monitor the progress of participants.
Involve all members of management in decision making process thereby giving the team a bigger picture prospective.
Facilitate daily pre-shifts with back of house staff.