What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Executive Sous Chef - Aria position at MGM Resorts International?
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. 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. Join us and bring your passion for pastry to life, creating unforgettable moments that delight every guest.
The Day-to-day
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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. 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. Join us and bring your passion for pastry to life, creating unforgettable moments that delight every guest.
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
- At least two years of experience in pastry industry, including large production, high-volume kitchens
- Knowledgeable in cake decorating and building larger cakes and displays
- 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
- 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
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