Senior Executive Chef At Scarpetta
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 a Senior Executive Chef at Scarpetta, you lead all kitchen operations, providing direction and mentorship to the Sous Chef, Assistant Chef, and culinary team in alignment with the MGM brand. You drive operational and financial goals, oversee recipes, inventory, supplies, and cost controls, manage staff performance, scheduling, and training, execute property F&B initiatives, maintain facilities to MGM standards, and ensure exceptional guest experiences while following company policies and procedures.
The day-to-day :
- Lead and oversee daily commissary kitchen operations, including budgets, labor, scheduling, inventory, guest service standards, and menu strategies for profitability. Represent the kitchens in divisional, property, and corporate meetings.
- Implement policies, procedures, pricing, training programs, and company-wide F&B initiatives. Ensure top standards of health, sanitation, and cleanliness, and complete all compliance training.
- Manage HR functions, including hiring, training, coaching, recognition, diversity initiatives, legal compliance, and collective bargaining agreements.
- Ensure guest satisfaction and product quality by reviewing orders daily, addressing feedback, and collaborating with leadership to meet timing, recipe, and quality standards.
- Maintain strong knowledge of all menu items, F&B products, and kitchen equipment.
The ideal candidate :
2+ years of experience in culinary or kitchen managementPrevious experience working in a banquet kitchen or high-volume restaurant or previous experience in a luxury or fine-dining restaurantComplete knowledge of health and safety regulationsThe perks & benefits :
Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentallyAccess 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 moreFree meals in our employee dining roomFree parking on and off shiftHealth & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community