Sous Chef - Full Time - Detroit

PRIMARY PURPOSE: As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for quality and proper presentation. You will also set the stage for guest experience with your welcoming smile and service. By understanding their unique stories and needs, you will own their experience to create WOW memories they will carry with them far and beyond their stay with us. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee product consistency and make necessary modifications according to business needs Multifaceted decision making in collaboration with the Chef and Department Executives, including but not limited to proper ordering, guest assistance, and working with the front of the house Manage employee payroll, scheduling, training, and discipline Conduct training for Master cooks, cooks, pantry workers, helpers and kitchen workers on job responsibilities Assist Executive Room Chef by controlling food and labor costs, establish goals, and objectives that focus on profit, product and people Assist in overseeing kitchen-related activities pertaining to the normal operation of the restaurant, menu and staff Create, read, measure and execute recipes and new daily specials KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge and understanding of all food products and skillfully apply culinary and cooking techniques Knowledge of health, safety and sanitation regulations Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and knife skills Working knowledge of weights and measures and various cooking techniques Able to lead and mentor a team Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts MGM Resorts International develops, builds and operates unique destination resorts designed to provide a total resort experience, including first-class accommodations and dining, world-class entertainment, state-of-the-art meeting and convention facilities, and high-quality retail and gaming experiences. The Company is one of the world's leading global hospitality and entertainment companies with 23 resorts. We’re proud to be recognized for our commitment to being socially responsible, including an industry-leading diversity and inclusive culture, community engagement and philanthropy initiatives, and a commitment to environmentally sustainable approaches in development and operations. While we operate leading resorts and amenities, ultimately it is the people of MGM Resorts who make the difference daily by providing the ultimate guest experience. We welcome you to join us. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact our Corporate Diversity and Disability Outreach department at diversityrecruiting@mgmresorts.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our employment application site, including the protection of any personal information provided to us. For more information about MGM Resorts International, including our privacy policy and commitment to diversity and inclusion, please visit http://www.mgmresorts.com/careers. For California residents, also see our California Notice at Collection of Personal Information that describes the categories of personal information and sensitive personal information we collect and provides certain details about our processing of that information.