Main Kitchen Sous Chef - MGM Springfield

MGM Resorts International • Springfield, MA

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About The Position

As a Main Kitchen Sous Chef, you’ll be a hands-on leader in a high-volume, professional kitchen, responsible for maintaining exceptional food quality, consistency, and kitchen standards. This role is ideal for an experienced cook with supervisory experience who thrives under pressure, has strong technical skills, and is ready to lead and mentor a diverse culinary team. You’ll partner closely with the Executive Chef to support daily operations, production, and team performance. If this is you, apply today!

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• 2+ Years of prior relevant experience as a supervisor
• 5+ Years of prior relevant professional cooking experience in a high volume restaurant production as well as in a hotel/casino environment is preferred
• Must be able and willing to work a Full-time schedule, Overnights with possible rotation to include weekends and holidays

Nice To Haves

• 5+ Years of prior relevant professional cooking experience in a high volume restaurant production as well as in a hotel/casino environment is preferred

Responsibilities

• Train Master Cooks, Cooks, Pantry Workers and Helpers on job responsibilities
• Ensure requisitions are processed properly and placed in designated area
• Label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation
• Maintain knowledge, understanding and preparation of base sauces, stocks and soups
• Ensure food quality is superior and take action to correct any irregularities
• Communicate with management and service staff in order to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and employees
• Assist the Executive Chef by controlling purchasing, receiving, purveyor lists and inventory of all kitchen items
• Prepare and administer kitchen schedule
• Assist Executive Chef by establishing goals and objectives that focus on profit, product and people

Benefits

• Healthcare, financial and time off 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
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees