Executive Chef - Yellowtail - Bellagio

MGM Resorts International

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About The Position

The Executive Chef at Yellowtail – Bellagio leads the heart of the kitchen, driving culinary excellence while inspiring a high-performing team to deliver unforgettable dining experiences. From shaping menus and controlling costs to mentoring chefs and executing MGM’s world-class standards, this role blends creativity with strategic leadership. Every decision fuels exceptional guest satisfaction, operational success, and the signature luxury that defines the Bellagio experience. At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests. MGM Resorts International develops, builds and operates unique destination resorts designed to provide a total resort experience, including first-class accommodations and dining, world-class entertainment, state-of-the-art meeting and convention facilities, and high-quality retail and gaming experiences.

Requirements

• 2+ Years of prior relevant experience working in a Culinary environment as a Chef

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or relevant experience in a related field
• Previous experience managing employees under a collective bargaining agreement 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 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 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 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 kitchen staff.
• Manages Human Resources responsibilities for 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; 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 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.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.

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

• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees