Executive Sous Chef - Citizens Bank Park
About The Position
Proof of the Pudding is an award-winning catering company throughout the Southwest with a commitment to creating quality culinary concepts from scratch. This standard has upheld through the expansion into Sports and Entertainment, Food & Beverage Services by providing elevated concessions and premium offerings to collegiate stadiums, PGA golf tournaments, International Boat Shows, Professional Sports Teams, and more. The Executive Sous Chef Is s senior culinary leadership role responsible for supporting all food and beverage operations across at Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies. This position plays a crucial role in culinary execution for the Executive Dining Room, Employee Dining Room, and Press Media Room. This role requires an experienced stadium and catering professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume environments, leads with strong people skills, and operates with a full ownership mentality.
Requirements
- 5+ years of leadership experience in Sports & Entertainment Premium Hospitality Operations, Food & Beverage, Operations Management.
- A degree or formal training in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or equivalent professional experience.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, internal and external email communications, and purchasing procedures
- Strong operational knowledge of budget and financial management, labor, and food cost controls, as well as high-volume food production systems and catering and banquet operations.
- Proven ability to manage inventory, ordering, and cost controls in high-volume operations
- Must reside in Philadelphia, PA
- Capable of producing a consistent product in a high-volume environment
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Ownership mentality with the ability to run a business as if you own it
- Exceptional knife skills, knowledge of a variety of culinary techniques, and the ability to teach these skills
Responsibilities
- Responsible for assisting in all culinary aspects of Citizens Bank Park. If it involves food, it involves you!
- Facilitate the planning and execution of game-day and event menus.
- Assist in the training, mentoring, and hiring of kitchen staff and help develop staff to reach full potential.
- Capable of producing a consistent product in a high-volume environment.
- Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen/food service areas.
- Assist in the development and implementation of creative menu items that adhere to Proof of the Pudding standards.
- Creating and maintaining the overall morale of the kitchen and culinary team.
- Schedules Staff and food production in accordance with the demands of business, the direction of the Executive Chef, and Company policies.
- Assist Executive Chef with logistical planning and execution of events as directed.
- Assist with ordering, budget preparation, inventory control, menu development, financial reports, and scheduling
- Responsibilities are not limited to this list
Benefits
- Proof is pleased to provide all full-time eligible employees with Basic Life and AD&D as well as long-term disability at no cost to employees
- Full-time eligible employees may choose to enroll in optional benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, and Voluntary Hospitality Indemnity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
