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:

Aria Resort & Casino is hiring a skilled and dedicated Executive Sous Pastry Chef to create high-quality desserts for restaurants and banquets, specializing in cake artistry. This role involves overseeing pastry operations, teaching coursework, training kitchen staff, staying updated on industry trends, crafting diverse dessert menus, and researching innovative recipes.

As a key part of the culinary team, the Executive Sous Pastry Chef will collaborate with the Executive Pastry Chef, providing leadership in recipe management, inventory control, staff supervision, and executing initiatives directed by property Food and Beverage leadership. If you're passionate about elevating the pastry experience in a dynamic culinary environment, we invite you to apply.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

Lead and oversee daily 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 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 staff. Owns 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

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

At least two years of experience in pastry industry, including large production, high-volume kitchens

Extensive knowledge in cake decorating

Ability to sketch designs for various themes per season

Experience in building larger wedding cakes and display cakes

Previous experience managing employees under a collective bargaining agreement

Previous experience working in a high‐volume restaurant or previous experience in a luxury or fine‐dining restaurant

Pastry instructor experience specializing in plated desserts high end production

Knowledge in high‐end pastries and desserts, lamination, chocolate, sugar work, doughs, formulation, and accurate calculation ratios

Knowledge of gelato preparation, base, churning and freezing

Expertise in executing artistic chocolate and/or sugar showpieces and displays. Sugar Pulled, blown, and cast or poured techniques, chocolate sculpting, carving, molding, and different finishes

Knowledge of current high end luxury pastry trends

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

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

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION:

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Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW? Apply today!