Join the culinary adventure at Yellowtail, where the vibrant energy of our kitchen meets the exquisite flavors of Japanese cuisine! Here, you’ll have the chance to elevate your culinary skills and be part of a team that’s passionate about delivering an extraordinary dining experience.

THE JOB:

The primary responsibility of the Executive Sous Chef at Yellowtail is to oversee the daily kitchen operations, ensuring the seamless execution of high-quality food preparation and service. This role includes managing and mentoring kitchen staff, maintaining strict health and sanitation standards, controlling inventory, and contributing to menu development. The Executive Sous Chef works closely with the Executive Chef to achieve operational goals and enhance the overall dining experience for guests.THE DAY-TO-DAY:Manage daily kitchen operations, overseeing kitchen staff and Sous ChefsExecute on the restaurant’s business plan and assist Executive Chef with developing and executing tactics to achieve goals and targetsMaintain excellent knowledge of venue’s food & beverage products, menu items and equipment used to perform dutiesHandle administrative requirements and ensure compliance with fiscal budgets and labor productivitySchedule staff and control inventory to optimize efficiency and profitabilityMaintain high standards of health, sanitation, and cleanliness in all kitchen areasEngage with guests to enhance their dining experience and address any concerns. Work alongside the service team to ensure a seamless service experience between kitchen and dining roomTHE IDEAL CANDIDATE:Must currently hold or be able to obtain both a Food Handler’s card2 + years of experience in Japanese cuisine, with expertise in seafood handling (storage, fabrication, cooking)2 + years of experience in a kitchen leadership role in a high-volume fine dining environmentPrevious experience managing employees under a collective bargaining agreementStrong leadership skills to promote a positive team environment and provide performance feedbackTHE PERKS AND BENEFITS:Free meals in our employee dining roomFree parking on and off-shift at all MGM Resorts propertiesHealth & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)Professional and personal development opportunities through employee programs and network groupsWellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentallyAccess to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discountsAre you ready to JOIN THE SHOW? Apply today!