Executive Restaurant Chef - Bellagio

MGM Resorts International

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As Executive Chef at Yellowtail Japanese Restaurant & Lounge, you will lead all culinary operations for a high-profile, fine dining experience rooted in modern Japanese cuisine with Korean influence. You'll oversee seasonal menu execution, cost control, and team development, ensuring every dish meets the highest standards of quality and presentation. With premium ingredients flown in daily and a view overlooking the Bellagio fountains, this role demands creative vision, precise execution, and strong leadership in a fast-paced, elevated environment.

Requirements

• Is 21+ years of age
• Has 2+ years of Culinary leadership in a similar environment

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