Pastry Sous Chef - Conventions & Banquets - Commission - MGM Grand

MGM Resorts International • Las Vegas, NV

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the culinary team at MGM Grand’s Conventions & Banquets as a Pastry Sous Chef and turn creativity, precision, and passion into extraordinary desserts, pastries, and baked creations. Lead and inspire a talented pastry team in a dynamic luxury environment where every event is an opportunity to create something memorable—and every creation leaves a lasting impression.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 21+ years of age or older
• 2+ Years of prior relevant experience in a Supervisory role organizing and scheduling employees in a Pastry Management environment

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree in F&B and/or a course certification from an accredited Culinary institute preferred
• 5+ Years of prior relevant experience in a high-volume, fine dining, banquet production kitchen in a hotel/casino environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of the Assistant Executive Pastry Chef during his/her absence and assist the Executive Pastry Chef with day- to-day operation and supervision of bakery employees, give constructive criticism and be consistent with all documentation
• Inspect bakery items upon completion to ensure they have been prepared correctly and attractively
• Monitor business flow and work with the Executive Pastry Chef in scheduling employees according to demand for bakeshop goods
• Inform the Executive Pastry Chef and Assistant Executive Pastry Chef regarding customer complaints or disputes
• Work with Executive Pastry Chef to take appropriate action to reduce operating costs without affecting quality of pastries or service
• Assist Executive Pastry Chef develop and research new recipes and create decorative cakes, statuaries and ornaments for special events, parties, and banquets
• Keep the Assistant Executive Pastry Chef and the Executive Pastry Chef informed of all pertinent information and any irregularities occurring in the bake shop operation
• Assist with ordering bakery ingredients from warehouse

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
• Education Level: High school or GED