Executive Chef - Cucina Del Mercato - Eataly At Park MGM

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

THE JOB:

As an Executive Chef you will lead our culinary team at Cucina del Mercato. If you are a passionate and innovative chef who is dedicated to the art of Italian cuisine and committed to delivering exceptional culinary experiences to our guests, then this calling is for you.

THE DAY TO DAY:

• Owns, leads and oversees daily commissary kitchen operations, fiscal budgets, labor productivity, scheduling, inventory control, guest service standards, and execution and development of menu strategies to produce both short-term and long-term profitability. Represent the commissary kitchens in divisional, property or corporate meetings.

• Responsible for execution of policies, operating procedures, pricing initiatives, training programs, directives, menus, rules and regulations for the commissary staff. Owns department execution of F&B and/or company-wide initiatives and programs. Maintain the highest standards of health, sanitation and cleanliness with in all areas of the kitchens.

• Manages Human Resources responsibilities for commissary kitchens 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 internal/external guests to ensure satisfaction and product quality. Reviews BEOs, SEOs and MEOs daily to ensure that orders executed upon. Reacts to any feedback on guest complaints and takes any appropriate action. Collaborate with divisional Directors, Executive Chefs, and kitchen team to ensure a seamless execution of product delivery between kitchens inclusive of time standards, recipe specifications, and quality.

• Maintains excellent knowledge of property's food & beverage products, menu items and equipment used to perform duties.

A CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Experience leading a team in a back of house kitchen environment

• Background in a fast paced/high volume setting

• Working background with Collective Bargaining Agreements

• Kitchen background with Italian cuisine

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ Years of prior relevant experience

THE PERKS & 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

• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities

Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW? Apply today!