Sous Chef - TAP Sportsbar - Join the Team!

MGM Resorts International is a globally recognized leader in the hospitality and entertainment industry, renowned for delivering world-class experiences to its guests. Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the property where this opportunity arises offers a vibrant and dynamic work environment where diversity, creativity, and excellence are celebrated. MGM Resorts is committed to providing not just jobs but careers that allow individuals to grow both professionally and personally within an exciting and fast-paced industry. This particular role is based at TAP Sportsbar, one of MGM Resorts' premier food and beverage venues. TAP Sportsbar is known for its energetic atmosphere and its focus on offering guests high-quality meals alongside a unique dining experience. As a Sous Chef at TAP Sportsbar, you will play a vital role that goes beyond cooking. You will be a key leader in managing daily kitchen operations, ensuring that food preparation matches the décor and entertainment expectations of guests, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and cleanliness. The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef and takes charge of overseeing kitchen staff, from Master Cooks to helpers, fostering a team environment oriented toward excellence. Working as a Sous Chef here means immersing yourself in a role that balances creativity and operational responsibilities. You will help train staff on job responsibilities, oversee inventory, ensure all food is labeled and stored correctly, and uphold food quality by taking the initiative to correct any irregularities. You will also communicate closely with management and service teams to guarantee that guest needs and requests are met smoothly. Your input will be crucial in controlling purchasing, managing purveyor lists, and maintaining kitchen schedules. Moreover, you will assist the Executive Chef in establishing objectives centered on profitability, product quality, and staff development. This full-time position offers competitive benefits, including healthcare, financial options, time off, wellness programs, and unique employee discounts across a range of MGM Resorts properties and partnered services. The role also provides opportunities for professional growth through development programs and community involvement, making it ideal for those passionate about food service leadership in an exciting, people-focused work environment. Joining MGM Resorts means joining a team dedicated to being the best in hospitality and entertainment. If you have relevant supervisory experience in the food and beverage industry, a passion for culinary excellence, and a desire to contribute to a high-energy team, this Sous Chef position at TAP Sportsbar offers an excellent platform for advancing your culinary career while creating memorable guest experiences.

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of prior relevant experience as a supervisor
• preferred knowledge of food and beverage preparation and presentation