Pastry Sous Chef - Bakery - Mandalay Bay

Pastry Sous Chef

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.

Join the culinary team at Mandalay Bay as an Pastry Sous Chef, where you'll help create exceptional desserts, pastries, and baked goods in a fast-paced luxury resort environment. This role is ideal for a creative, detail-oriented pastry professional with strong baking skills, a passion for quality, and the ability to thrive as part of a collaborative kitchen team.

The day-to-day:

• Ensure requisitions are processed properly and placed in designated area
• Restock kitchen supplies and food items required for service
• Label and date products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation
• Maintain production knowledge and attention to detail with decoration and taste quality
• Assist Pastry Chef, other Assistant Pastry Chefs, bakers, and helpers as needed in execution of production
• Conduct training for bakers and helpers on job responsibilities
• Communicate with management and service staff in order to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and employees
• Assist Executive Chef and Pastry Chef by controlling food and labor cost, and establish goals and objectives that focus on profit, product and people
• Assist Executive Chef and Pastry Chef by controlling of purchasing, receiving, purveyor lists and inventory of all kitchen items

The ideal candidate:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of prior relevant experience working with Pastries
• 3+ years of prior relevant experience working in a similar resort setting with formal culinary training
• Work varied shifts, to include weekends and holidays

The perks & benefits:

• 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