Management Associate Hospitality Program - Food & Beverage
POSITION SUMMARY:
The primary responsibility of the MAP II is to assist the department with daily operations and special projects. All duties are performed in accordance with department guest service standards and MGM Resorts International policies, practices and procedures.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Engage in self-directed work based upon personalized learning plans specifically aligned to goals and development opportunities in chosen area of concentration
- Lead specific projects and manage teams/shifts during structured departmental rotations
- Collaborate with Company leaders and partners with operational experts during formal learning sessions
- Provide insight and recommendations to both line level experts and Company executives for operational enhancements in chosen area of concentration
- Provide consultation to management in the formulation and implementation of continuous improvement operating strategies
- Plan, research and execute on Board mandated Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives
- Perform other job-related duties as requested
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to think critically and problem solve in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Organizational skills including managing projects, timelines and resources
- Experience in exercising discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance
- Experience in interfacing with Company executives
- Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and verbal forms
- Able to lead and mentor a team
- Proficiency of computer software to include Outlook, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as office equipment, i.e. telephone, copier, fax machine
- Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Work varied shifts, to include weekends and holidays
- Current Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis
- Must be Mobile (willing to relocate/move)
- Successful completion of a bachelor’s or master’s degree at an accredited university prior to the start of the Management Associate Program
- Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a United States 4.0 scale
- Previous related work and/or internship experience
- Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral for
PREFERRED:
- Successful completion of a bachelor’s or master’s degree at an accredited university
- Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a United States 4.0 scale
- Experience working in a similar resort setting or hospitality industry