Executive Chef - Scarpetta - The Cosmopolitan

MGM Resorts International

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Executive Chef of Scarpetta, you will command the culinary vision and main commissary operations of an iconic destination on the Las Vegas Strip. Leading a high-caliber team including the Sous Chef, Assistant Chef, and culinary staff, you will blend Scarpetta's signature Italian sophistication with the bold energy of The Cosmopolitan and MGM Resorts. In this role, you will drive operational excellence, master financial targets, mentor talent, and deliver unforgettable dining experiences.

Requirements

• 21 years of age or older
• 3+ years of experience directing high-volume or fine-dining kitchen operations as an Executive Chef
• Previous experience managing employees under a collective bargaining agreement

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Previous experience working in a banquet kitchen or high-volume restaurant or previous experience in a luxury or fine-dining restaurant preferred
• Bilingual, English as the primary or secondary language preferred

Responsibilities

• Owns, leads and oversees daily commissary 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
• Represent the commissary kitchens in divisional, property or corporate meetings
• Responsible for execution of policies, operating procedures, pricing initiatives, training programs, directives, menus, rules and regulations for the commissary staff. Owns department execution of F&B and/or company-wide initiatives and programs. Maintain the highest standards of health, sanitation and cleanliness within all areas of the kitchens. Responsible for completion of all company compliance training by the commissary kitchen staff
• Manages Human Resources responsibilities for commissary kitchens 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
• Interacts with internal/external guests to ensure satisfaction and product quality. Reviews BEOs, SEOs and MEOs daily to ensure that orders executed upon. Reacts to any feedback on guest complaints and takes any appropriate action.
• Collaborate with divisional Directors, Executive Chefs, and kitchen team to ensure a seamless execution of product delivery between kitchens inclusive of time standards, recipe specifications, and quality
• Maintains excellent knowledge of property’s food & beverage products, menu items and equipment used to perform duties

Benefits

• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
• Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more
• Free meals in our employee dining room
• Free parking on and off shift
• Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)
• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive