Executive Chef

MINA Group • Winchester, NV

6d • $100,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Step into the spotlight as Executive Chef at Michael Mina inside Bellagio, where innovation, luxury, and unforgettable dining come together on every plate! Lead a high-performing culinary team with passion and vision while driving exceptional execution, elevated guest experiences, and world-class standards in one of Las Vegas’ premier dining destinations. If you’re ready to inspire excellence, push creative boundaries, and leave a lasting impression with every service, this is the opportunity for you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience in a related field
• 2+ years of prior relevant experience working in a Culinary environment as a Chef

Nice To Haves

• 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

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 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; 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.

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