Assistant Chef Restaurant II - Main Kitchen (Luxor)

Company: Bellagio (MGM Resorts - Las Vegas)
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: January 17, 2020

Job Description:

Location:Las Vegas, Nevada It is the primary responsibility of the Assistant Chef Restaurant to assist in overseeing food preparation. All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and property policies, practices and procedures - Ensure all products are rotated on a first-in, first-out philosophy - Ensure all requisitions are processed properly and placed in designated area - Maintain and exhibit a solid knowledge and understanding of all food products and skillfully apply culinary and cooking techniques - Identify and safely use all kitchen equipment. - Regularly restock all kitchen supplies and food items required for service - Properly label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation - Apply advanced knife skills required for service - Create, read, measure, and execute recipes - Maintain an exceptional menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation - Versatile in preparing both hot and cold items - Assist Chef, cooks, and pantry workers and helpers as needed in execution of service - Maintain a solid knowledge, understanding and preparation of base sauces, stocks and soups - Skillfully and knowledgeably work each kitchen stations - Maintain supervisory role in the absence of the Chef - Ensure food quality is superior and takes action to correct any irregularities - Conduct training for cooks, pantry workers, helpers and kitchen workers on job responsibilities - Produce production list to ensure efficient execution of service - Conduct inventory on a regular basis to ensure proper par levels - Work as a team, assisting all guests and employees needs and inquiries - Effectively communicate with management and service staff in order to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and or other employees - Oversee Human Resources responsibilities for the specifically assigned areas; create and maintain a work environment that promotes client service, teamwork, performance feedback, individual recognition, mutual respect, and employee satisfaction ensuring quality hiring, training, and succession planning processes that encompass the companys diversity commitment. - Assist Executive Chef by controlling food and labor cost and establishing goals and objectives that focus on profit, product and people - Assist Executive Chef by controlling of purchasing, receiving purveyor lists and inventory of all kitchen items - Ensure kitchen equipment is properly maintained and functioning - Know, understand, enforce and maintain all policies and procedures, within the Southern Nevada Health Department regulations and Luxor standards - Other job related duties as requested. Required: - Bachelors Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience - Excellent customer skills. - Able to lead and mentor a team. - Have interpersonal skill to deal effectively with all business contacts. - Professional appearance and demeanor. - Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays. - High school diploma or equivalent. - Able to effectively communicate in English, in both in written and oral form. Preferred: - Prior experience in labor and food cost control. - Previous experience managing employees using a Collective Bargaining Agreement. - Bilingual. - Previous experience working in a similar resort setting.

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