Executive Sous Chef

MINA Group • Paradise, NV

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As Executive Sous Chef at Bardot Brasserie at ARIA Resort & Casino, you will work alongside the Executive Chef to lead a culinary team and deliver French brasserie dining. The role combines classic French techniques, exceptional ingredients, and thoughtful execution to create a high-quality dining experience. You will help drive kitchen operations, develop talent, and uphold culinary standards while fostering creativity, consistency, and collaboration.

Bardot Brasserie serves modern interpretations of traditional brasserie fare and offers lunch, dinner, and brunch. Its beverage program features classic and creative cocktails, French spirits, and a wine list focused on several French regions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of prior relevant experience in a high-volume environment, including special events and restaurant buyouts.
• Previous experience in a luxury or fine-dining restaurant.
• Previous experience managing employees under a collective bargaining agreement.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability, with English as the primary or secondary language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily restaurant kitchen operations, including fiscal budgets, labor productivity, scheduling, inventory control, guest service standards, and menu strategy execution and development to support short-term profitability.
• Execute the restaurant’s business plan and assist the Executive Chef in developing and executing tactics to meet goals and targets.
• Implement policies, operating procedures, training programs, directives, menus, rules, and regulations for restaurant staff.
• Own the restaurant’s execution of food-and-beverage and company-wide initiatives and programs.
• Maintain high standards of health, sanitation, and cleanliness throughout kitchen areas.
• Ensure restaurant staff complete required company compliance training.
• Assist the Executive Chef with human resources responsibilities, including fostering teamwork, providing performance feedback and recognition, and supporting employee satisfaction.
• Support quality hiring, training, and succession planning while incorporating the company’s diversity commitment.
• Ensure adherence to the company’s third-party representation philosophy, company policies, legal requirements, employment law, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Interact with guests to ensure satisfaction, respond to complaints, and take appropriate action.
• Work with the service team to ensure a seamless experience between the kitchen and dining room.
• Maintain excellent knowledge of the venue’s food and beverage products, menu items, and equipment used to perform duties.

Benefits

• Wellness incentive programs to support physical and mental health.
• Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts, along with partner discounts on travel, electronics, online shopping, and more.
• Free meals in the employee dining room.
• Free parking on and off shift.
• Health and income protection benefits for eligible employees.
• Professional and personal development through programs, networking opportunities, and community volunteer opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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