Buffalo Sabres Executive Sous Chef

Pegula Sports & Entertainment; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Executive Sous Chef, focusing on performance cuisine and nutrition for a professional sports team. This role involves collaborating with the Executive Chef and Team Sports Dietitian to create nutritious meals that enhance player performance. You will manage the team's recipe database, ensure food safety compliance, and coordinate all meals for the Buffalo Sabres during the season. Join a vibrant team in a dynamic environment where your culinary creativity and passion for nutrition will play a vital role in supporting athletes. If you're ready to make an impact in the sports and entertainment industry, this position is for you!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a chef in a banquet, hotel, or sports facility.
• Background in nutrition and wellness preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute menus in collaboration with Executive Chef and Team Dietitian.
• Maintain the team's recipe database and nutrition analysis software.
• Coordinate and execute team meals for the Buffalo Sabres.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Nutritional Knowledge

Food Safety Compliance

Event Planning

Organization

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Tools

Nutrition Analysis Software

Job description

SUMMARY: This Executive Sous Chef will have a primary focus on performance cuisine and nutrition. This role will work with the Executive Chef and Team Sports Dietitian to deliver a nutrition program that optimizes player performance. This includes maintaining the nutrition analysis software, executing menus and providing team meals for the players and coaching staff, and maintaining food, beverage, and supplies within all team-related lounges and dining spaces. The job will consist of coordinating and executing all (Home) team meals for the Buffalo Sabres over the course of the season. Candidate may be asked to provide additional food and beverage meals as needed and directed by the organization and VP of Hospitality.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute menus with inclusion of Executive Chef and Team Sports Dietitian
• Ability to adapt recipes to balance quality, flavor, and nutrient density
• Create/maintain the team’s recipe database while integrating within nutrition analysis software to provide detailed nutrition and allergen information.
• Responsible for generating prep and order lists daily.
• Responsible for maintaining work areas, coolers, freezers, dry storage, and clean and orderly fashion.
• Assists with purchasing of all food and non-food products
• Preparation of all meals
• Food Safety and Sanitation compliance and tracking
• Assist with maintenance of assets and equipment
• Maintain P&L accountability
• Special event planning execution
• Team Meals as follows but not limited to:
• Game Days:
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, Dinner, Post-Game Dinner
• Practice Days:
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Snack
• Off Season:
  • As needed and directed by team
• Special Events:
  • Prospects Development Camp
  • Training Camp
  • Misc – other special events
• Maintain upmost confidentiality (as applicable)
• Other Duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

• 3+ years’ experience as a banquet, hotel or sports facility chef required.
• Background in nutrition and wellness is preferred.
• Understanding of nutrition as it is related to health, wellness, and performance
• Knowledge and understanding of unique physical demands and nutrition needs of athletes
• Knowledge of all Food and Beverage health & safety standards/regulations.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends & holidays is essential.
• Enthusiastic, imaginative, and innovative.
• Ability to work well with others
• High level of organization and attention to detail

Hockey Western New York, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

About the company

Pegula Sports & Entertainment is an American sports and entertainment company based in Buffalo, New York.