Job Information
Legends Hospitality Sous Chef - Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
Description
LEGENDS
Founded in 2008, Legends’ operating divisions worldwide include – Global Partnerships, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, Legends IQ, Attractions, Growth Enterprises – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.
GLOBAL HOSPITALITY
We believe that exceptional venue experiences should extend beyond game day and show time. From five-star feasts and craft cocktails to local eats and sizzling chef-inspired creations, we are renowned for our exceptional dining experiences. Our fresh, creative cuisine is just the beginning. We strive to delight guests at every turn: candy walls, in-house bakeshops and a warm welcome at every turn.
THE ROLE
Under the direction of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef, the Sous Chef is responsible for supporting all culinary operations including the oversight of the day-to-day catering production, operations and sanitation aspects of culinary and stewarding services throughout the facility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
People and product focused hands on leadership of day to day operations of food outlet kitchens as assigned
Posses high level of multiple outlet management knowledge and experience
Ability and knowledge to receive and inspect, select and use only the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats, fish and other food products of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items
Assists in monitoring proper receiving, storage and rotation of food products so as to comply with Health Department regulations. Including coverage, labeling, dating and placing items in proper storage containers to ensure products freshness
Participates in the production of all food items necessary for the operation as directed by Executive Chef and or Executive Sous Chef
Participates and assists with leading culinary staff in the sanitation standards of all kitchens to assure compliance with local health department standards and company standards
Provides efficient service and quality products by maintaining positive customer and client relations through effective communication and prudent financial practices
Works in other Kitchens within the operation as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
The ideal team member will have a degree or certification from an accredited culinary arts institute, or apprenticeship certification from the American Culinary Federation
Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a high-volume full-service food operation
Proven track record of improving kitchen efficiencies, quality and relative costs
Must have excellent leadership, financial analysis, team building and communication skills/customer service
Must have knowledge of kitchen sanitation, operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment
Must be detail-oriented and extremely organized with the ability to learn new programs and procedures quickly
Must be proficient on Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including nights, weekends and holidays
Must be open to providing incidental or short-term support to other facilities in the event of a business emergency
Travel may be required
COMPENSATION
Competitive salary starting at $60,000 commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands and fingers, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.
Applications accepted until 11/13/24
Qualifications
Skills
Preferred
Microsoft Office(Excel, PPT, Word, Outlook): Advanced
Team Work: Advanced
Communication: Advanced
Financial Analysis: Advanced
Leadership: Advanced
Behaviors
Preferred
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Education
Preferred
Technical/other training or better in Food and Beverage
Bachelors or better in Food and Beverage
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
ServSafe-food handling
ServSafe Mgr Crtifiction
Food Handler's