Executive Sous Chef - Buffet - Bellagio

MGM Resorts International

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Step into the role of Executive Sous Chef, where you’ll partner with the Executive Chef to lead, inspire, and elevate the kitchen team in true MGM fashion. You’ll drive day-to-day operations, from managing inventory and maintaining recipes to leading scheduling, training, and team performance, all while keeping a sharp eye on food quality, cost control, and efficiency. This role plays a key part in executing culinary initiatives, upholding brand standards, and delivering a seamless, high-energy kitchen operation. If you’re passionate about leadership, precision, and creating exceptional guest experiences, this is your opportunity to make an impact and bring excellence to every plate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in a high-volume restaurant or previous experience in a luxury or fine-dining restaurant preferred
• Availability to support extended schedules and peak business periods

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: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees