Executive Sous Chef - Buffet - Excalibur

MGM Resorts International • Cary, NC

29d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Executive Sous Chef at Excalibur's Buffet, you'll be the driving force behind our culinary success to inspire and lead a passionate kitchen team aligned with the prestigious MGM brand. You’ll share the thrill of achieving operational and financial goals while maintaining top-notch standards for recipes, inventory, and staff performance. Join us in shaping unforgettable dining experiences that elevate guest satisfaction and make every meal at Excalibur truly exceptional!

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of prior relevant experience working in a culinary environment as a Chef preferred

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience managing employees under a collective bargaining agreement preferred
• Previous experience working in a high-volume restaurant or previous experience in a luxury or fine-dining restaurant preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily restaurant kitchen operations, fiscal budgets, labor productivity, scheduling, inventory control, guest service standards, and execution and development of menu strategies to produce short-term profitability.
• Execute on the restaurant’s business plan and assist Executive Chef with developing and executing tactics to achieve goals and targets.
• Responsible for execution of policies, operating procedures, 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.
• Assist Executive Chef with managing Human Resources responsibilities for Restaurant 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.
• Work alongside the 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: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees