Exec Sous Chef - MGM Grand Detroit

MGM Resorts • Detroit, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

MGM Grand Detroit is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in leading the kitchen team and driving operational and financial excellence. The role includes overseeing restaurant kitchen operations and helping deliver exceptional culinary experiences and five-star guest service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of prior relevant culinary management experience.
• Previous experience managing employees under a collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing daily restaurant kitchen operations, including fiscal budgets, labor productivity, scheduling, inventory control, guest service standards, and menu strategy development and execution.
• Execute policies, operating procedures, training programs, directives, menus, rules, and regulations for restaurant staff.
• Lead the restaurant’s execution of food and beverage and company-wide initiatives and programs.
• Maintain high standards of health, sanitation, and cleanliness throughout all kitchen areas.
• Ensure restaurant staff complete all company compliance training.
• Assist management with restaurant human resources responsibilities, including promoting teamwork, providing performance feedback through coaching and counseling, recognizing employees, and supporting mutual respect and employee satisfaction.
• Interact with guests to ensure satisfaction and enjoyment of their dining experience.
• Respond to guest 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

• Health and income protection benefits for eligible employees.
• Programs and networking opportunities to help employees get promoted.
• Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts.
• Free access to the employee fitness center.
• Free meals in the employee dining room.
• Free parking.

What This Job Offers

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