Chef De Cuisine (Highmark Stadium - Buffalo Bills)

Legends Global • Buffalo, NY

2d • $75,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

LEGENDS GLOBAL Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues. The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us! THE ROLE Under the direction of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef, this individual will be responsible for effectively managing all culinary operations of the restaurant including the oversight of production, operation, and sanitation aspects of culinary and stewarding operations. Note: We are hiring 2 individuals. 1 role will focus on concessions and 1 role will focus on suites.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. 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.
• The ideal team member will have a degree or certification from an accredited culinary arts institute, or apprenticeship certification from the American Culinary Federation.
• Five (5) years experience as a Chef de Cuisine with a minimum of three (3) years experience in a high-volume full-service food operation.
• Proven track record in improving kitchen efficiencies , quality and relative costs.
• Must have excellent leadership, financial analysis, team building and communication skills/customer service.
• Must have knowledge of statutory requirements regarding health and safety, sanitation, proper chemical usage , fire procedures and HAACP.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Execute menus for the Suites or Concessions Departments as established by the Executive Chef and Culinary Team
• Provide recipes, training and experience to all staff.
• Work with NPO groups to ensure they have all the resources needed to succeed
• Ensure food is handled, processed and stored in accordance with the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) program.
• Ensure excellent customer relations are always maintained.
• Coordinate with other departments regarding menu implementation.
• Schedule labor force and assign responsibilities for efficient use of equipment and personnel.
• Ensure compliance by all culinary personnel with Company and departmental rules, policies and procedures.
• Plan, manage and monitor work as well as hiring, communication, coaching staff and building relationships
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Position requires extensive knowledge of all kitchen equipment operations.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with management, staff and guests.
• Support other arena culinary operations including concessions, clubs, suites, etc. as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $75,000 - $80,000 commensurate with experience and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed