Convention & Banquets Executive Restaurant Chef - Borgata

Atlantic City, New Jersey

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 the Commissary Executive Chef at Borgata, you will oversee all aspects of commissary kitchen operations, providing strong direction and leadership to the Commissary Sous Chef, Assistant Chef, and the culinary team in alignment with the MGM brand. You will lead the team to achieve operational and financial goals, manage recipes, inventory, and supplies, and implement effective cost controls. Additionally, you will monitor staff performance, scheduling, and training, execute initiatives from property F&B leadership, and maintain facilities to meet MGM Resorts' service standards. Your commitment to excellence will ensure high customer satisfaction and an exceptional guest experience, all while adhering to company policies and procedures.
 

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 within all areas of the kitchens. Responsible for completion of all company compliance training by the commissary kitchen staff.

• 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.

• Perform other job-related duties as requested.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• 2+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience required

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

• Previous experience managing employees under a collective bargaining agreement preferred

• Previous experience working in a banquet kitchen or high-volume restaurant or previous experience in a luxury or fine-dining restaurant preferred

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• 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 parking on and off shift

• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community

• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally

VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION:

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Pay Range:

The pay range for this role is:

$84,200.00 - $112,300.00

Please keep in mind that this range represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade