Arena Suites Sous Chef - High-Volume Culinary Lead

asmglobal; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation

401k plan

Job summary

Legends Global seeks a seasoned chef to manage culinary operations for the Suites at Ball Arena and Theater Boxes in Denver. You will oversee production, sanitation, and staff training, designing menus for 80 suites and coordinating with other departments for staff meals and event prep.

Applicants should have HACCP knowledge, strong leadership and budgeting skills, and the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays during events.

Qualifications

• Degree or certification from an accredited culinary arts institute, or apprenticeship certification.
• Five years’ experience as a Chef with three years in high-volume full-service operation.
• Proven track record in improving kitchen efficiencies, quality and costs.
• Strong leadership, financial analysis, team building and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety, sanitation, chemicals, and HAACP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to work extended hours including nights, weekends, holidays.
• Bilingual Spanish skills helpful for prep kitchen communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, produce and implement menus for 80 Suites as directed by the Executive Chef.
• Provide recipes, training, and experience to all kitchen staff; train new cooks.
• Ensure HACCP-compliant food handling, processing and storage.
• Maintain excellent customer relations at all times.
• Coordinate with other departments on menus and staff meals; manage Kroenke Suite prep.
• Schedule labor for events and prep days.
• Develop new menu ideas for playoffs, openings, and events; manage purchasing and staffing.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and safety PPE requirements.
• Payroll for local eats culinary staff.
• Oversee prep kitchen staff and supervisors; provide coaching and build relationships.
• Prepare menu and cost cards for concessions stands.
• Order food and supplies via vendor websites; maintain equipment operations knowledge.
• Support other arena culinary operations as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Team building

Communication

Customer service

HACCP knowledge

Food safety

Spanish language

Education

Culinary arts degree or certification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Legends Global seeks a seasoned chef to manage culinary operations for the Suites at Ball Arena and Theater Boxes in Denver. You will oversee production, sanitation, and staff training, designing menus for 80 suites and coordinating with other departments for staff meals and event prep.

Applicants should have HACCP knowledge, strong leadership and budgeting skills, and the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays during events.