POSITION OVERVIEW The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Executive Chef with overseeing all aspects of kitchen operations in a high-volume establishment. This includes developing menus, managing food and labor costs, ensuring food quality and safety, training and supervising staff, and collaborating with other departments to ensure smooth and efficient operations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following and other duties may be assigned as necessary: Partner with the Executive Chef to lead all kitchen staff responsible for the daily preparation of all food production to ensure that methods of cooking, garnishing, and portion-sizing are as prescribed by standard recipes Place food and supply orders for all kitchens with proper amounts based on business levels Check mise en place of food for quality before service time and inspects the presentation of food items to ensure that quality standards are met Assist the Executive Chef with menu writing, monthly inventories, pricing, requisitioning, and issuing for food production Plan and execute training of Members, sanitation and safety, menu planning, and related production activities Consistently maintain standards of quality, cost, presentation, and flavor of foods Ensure and follow up for maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the kitchen and equipment Consult with dining service personnel during daily line-ups Assist in maintaining the security of the kitchen, including equipment, food, and supply inventories Directly supervise, train, and evaluate kitchen personnel; lead by providing positive and constructive feedback to Members to reward, coach, correct, and motivate Partner with the Procurement team to research, source, and negotiate qualified suppliers for the purchasing of equipment, materials, supplies, goods, and/or services that meet the quantity and quality expectations of the Company Reports all member and guest comments to the Executive Chef and assists in the resolution Temporary or permanent duties and responsibilities may be added to or modified as deemed necessary QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age. Bachelor's degree or culinary degree in a related field, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience Three (3) or more years of prior relevant experience in a luxury property required Certified Food Protection Manager Certification required Previous leadership experience in the culinary field required Complete knowledge of health and safety regulations Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations, especially large-volume production Extensive kitchen technical knowledge and current culinary trends Knowledge, understanding, and compliance with policies and procedures, job descriptions, daily memorandums, statutory requirements regarding health and safety, sanitation, proper chemical usage, fire procedures, and HACCP Creative, innovative, and inspired to develop new and intriguing menus designed for appropriate clientele Ability to execute guidelines for proper staffing to maximize efficiency and minimize labor costs Strong overall knowledge of menu preparation and presentation Excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with guests, management, Members, and other outside contacts Ability to provide leadership and direction contributing to the success of the organization through engaging, developing, and mentoring individuals and teams Excellent customer service skills Able to lead and mentor a team Excellent organizational skills; be able to function under time constraints and deadlines with attention to detail Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule to include nights and weekends Work in a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position will assist with supervising all back-of-house Members within La Fontaine. DIVERSITY COMMITMENT Fontainebleau Las Vegas is committed to ensuring an inclusive space and sense of belonging for our Members. We believe our workforce should reflect the vast diversity of the communities we serve, and that diverse voices should be intentionally integrated into our work. We foster a culture of difference and diversity of identity, experience, and perspective, while actively striving for inclusive behaviors across our Company. By promoting these values and continuously pushing for better, we aim to create a positive work environment that encourages equality, inclusion, empowerment, and respect. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Member must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state, and local regulations. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in English may also be required. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the Member is regularly required to stand and use hands and fingers to handle or utilize objects, tools, or controls. The Member frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision. The Member must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and must have the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Member could be exposed to an environment containing unrestricted secondhand tobacco smoke. PAY TRANSPARENCY Fontainebleau Las Vegas believes in developing and supporting our talent into the future. Our compensation program is designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented Members who are the driving force behind the Company's success. We strive to provide market-competitive compensation. Salary will be commensurate with experience and skill set, considering a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as internal equity and market data alignment. In alignment with our Company culture, we will strive to communicate openly about the goals of the Company and the design of the compensation program. The compensation process is designed to be fair and simple so that all Members and managers understand the Company's goals and future career development opportunities for upward mobility. SALARY $80000 per year - $100000 per year J-18808-Ljbffr