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Executive Chef - Star's Employee Dining Room - MGM Grand

MGM Resorts International

Multiple$78K/yr$150K/yr· $106K/yr med.Full-timePosted Posted 4 Days Ago

About the Role

Las Vegas, Nevada 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: Lead the culinary heartbeat of STAR's Employee Dining Room inside the MGM Grand as an Executive Chef, where innovation, leadership, and unforgettable dining experiences take center stage. You’ll inspire a high-performing kitchen team while driving exceptional cuisine, operational excellence, and smart business strategy that keeps guests impressed and operations thriving. If you’re ready to combine culinary artistry with dynamic leadership in one of the industry’s most exciting environments, this is your moment. THE DAY-TO-DAY: Responsible for the oversight of all Restaurant outlets and operations reporting up to the Property Chef and Asst Property Chef Owns, leads and oversees daily 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 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 kitchen 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 kitchen staff. Manages Human Resources responsibilities for kitchens to include, creating a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback (coaching and counseling), recognition, mutual re

Application Preparation

All certifications

Licensing Requirements

Nevada
TIPS / RBS Alcohol Seller-Server Certification
Responsible alcohol service certification. Most states require TIPS, RBS (CA), or equivalent for anyone serving or selling alcohol.
$15–$4001 week process
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ServSafe Food Handler Certification
National Restaurant Association food safety certification. Often required for food-handling roles at casino F&B outlets.
$15–$3501 week process
Apply

Note: Nevada requires a state gaming work permit AND a county sheriff's work card. The sheriff's card is employer-specific in Clark County. Gaming employees must apply for a work permit within 30 days of hire.

Strengthen Your Resume

  • List ServSafe and TIPS/RBS certifications with current expiration dates
  • Describe outlet types managed: fine dining, buffet, sports bar, nightclub, banquet
  • Quantify volume — high-cover events at casino resorts are relevant
  • Mention POS systems used: Micros, Agilysys, InfoGenesis

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Job Details

EmployerMGM Resorts International
LocationMultiple
Categoryfood beverage
TypeFull-time
Typical PayNot listed · est.
$78K/yr
25th
$106K/yr
median
$150K/yr
75th
Matched to: Executive Chef
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MGM Resorts International