Executive Chef - Atlanta HAWKS
About The Position
Proof of the Pudding is seeking an Executive Chef for the Atlanta Hawks at the Hawks Emory Sports Medicine Complex. Proof of the Pudding is a chef-led hospitality company founded in Atlanta in 1979, providing food and beverage experiences at sports, entertainment, cultural, and live-event venues. Its approach emphasizes from-scratch cooking at scale, hyper-local sourcing, and collaboration with clients. The Executive Chef leads culinary production and execution, maintains food safety and quality standards, and manages kitchen operations and the culinary team. The role also supports off-premise events and works closely with front-of-house and service teams to deliver polished dining and guest experiences. The position is based in a fast-paced dining environment with moderate noise, frequent movement through dining and service areas, and occasional travel to venues across greater Atlanta. The role requires adherence to company uniform requirements and non-slip shoes. Physical tasks include prolonged standing or remaining in a fixed spot, moving through kitchen and event spaces, bending, lifting, scooping, carrying food and equipment, and using cutting tools and kitchen utensils. The position may require lifting approximately 40 pounds.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience working in a restaurant or similar role.
- ServSafe certification, or availability to receive training.
- Knowledge of and comfort with Microsoft Office applications.
- Must live near the Atlanta, Georgia area.
- Excellent listening and communication skills.
- Strong time-management and organizational skills.
- Working knowledge of a variety of cooking equipment.
- Strong customer-service skills and a desire to exceed client needs.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to learn and adapt quickly.
- Firm understanding of food-safety practices, including TCS, TILT, temperature logs, and cleaning and sanitizing.
- Knowledge of food preparation and service, including executing BEOs, reading production sheets, and completing tasks.
- Ability to multitask and produce consistent products in high volume.
- Ability to maintain upscale guest experiences while managing fast-paced, high-volume service environments.
- Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting approximately 40 pounds.
- Adherence to company uniform requirements; non-slip shoes are required.
Responsibilities
- Lead production, preparation, and execution to ensure dishes reflect Proof of the Pudding’s culinary standards.
- Ensure safety and sanitation in all kitchen and food-service areas.
- Help maintain the morale of the kitchen and culinary team.
- Follow food safety procedures when preparing hot and cold foods.
- Ensure food-contact surfaces, dishes, small wares, equipment, and food-preparation surfaces are properly cleaned and sanitized.
- Communicate professionally with guests and demonstrate customer-service skills.
- Maintain high standards of service, safety, and food quality for every event.
- Monitor food quality and safety, comply with health regulations, and manage waste to support cost control.
- Support the off-premise events team with culinary production, setup, and execution for high-volume or special events as needed.
- Assist the Executive Chef in meeting financial and food-cost goals, maintaining budget controls, and tracking culinary expenses.
- Oversee purchasing, ordering, and inventory management to maintain appropriate product levels, cost efficiency, and alignment with culinary standards.
- Lead and manage the culinary team through scheduling, hiring, onboarding, training, and ongoing coaching.
- Maintain a strong front-of-house presence and partner with service teams to deliver a polished dining experience and exceptional guest service for diners and tea guests.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Benefits
- Basic Life and AD&D insurance at no cost to eligible full-time employees.
- Long-term disability insurance at no cost to eligible full-time employees.
- Eligible full-time employees may enroll in optional medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Eligible full-time employees may enroll in voluntary life and AD&D, short-term disability, voluntary accident, voluntary critical illness, and voluntary hospitality indemnity coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
