Banquet Executive Chef - MGM Grand Detroit

MGM Resorts International

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About The Position

MGM Grand Detroit is seeking a talented Executive Banquet Chef to oversee all kitchen operations for our premier banquet services. In this pivotal role, you’ll provide direction and leadership to our culinary team, ensuring that we achieve our operational and financial goals while upholding the prestigious MGM brand. You will be responsible for recipe management, inventory control, and cost management, as well as training and scheduling staff to deliver the highest quality service.

Requirements

• Two years of prior relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Owns, leads and oversees daily restaurant kitchen operations, fiscal budgets, labor productivity, scheduling, inventory control, guest service standards, and execution and development of menu strategies to produce both short-term and long-term profitability.
• Co-own (with General Manager) the restaurant’s business plan and represent the restaurant in divisional, property or corporate meetings.
• Responsible for execution of policies, operating procedures, pricing initiatives, training programs, directives, menus, rules and regulations for the restaurant staff.
• Owns restaurant’s execution of F&B and/or company-wide initiatives and programs.
• Maintain the highest standards of health, sanitation and cleanliness within all areas of kitchen.
• Responsible for completion of all company compliance training by the restaurant staff.
• Manages Human Resources responsibilities for Restaurant kitchen to include: creating a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback (coaching and counseling), recognition, mutual respect and employee satisfaction; quality hiring, training and succession planning process that encompass the company’s diversity commitment; adherence to the company’s status quo third party representation philosophy; compliance with company policies, legal requirements, employment law, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Interacts with guests to ensure satisfaction and enjoyment of dining experience.
• Reacts to any guest complaints and takes any appropriate action.
• Collaborate with General Manager and service team to ensure a seamless service experience between kitchen and dining room.
• Maintains excellent knowledge of venue’s food & beverage products, menu items and equipment used to perform duties.

Benefits

• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally.
• Health & Income Protection Benefits (For eligible employees).
• Access to a variety of company Hotel, Food and Beverage, Retail, and Entertainment Discounts.
• Free meals in our employee dining room.
• Free parking.
• Various programs and networking opportunities to help you get promoted.
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to the community.
• Other various discounts with company partners such as travel, electronics, online shopping, and many more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees