Chef De Cuisine (Highmark Stadium - Buffalo Bills)

ASM Global; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking a Chef De Cuisine to lead culinary operations at Highmark Stadium in Buffalo. Under the direction of the Executive Chef, you will oversee production, operation, and sanitation for suites and concessions.

You will implement menus, train staff, ensure HACCP compliance, manage labor, and collaborate with other departments to deliver exceptional guest experiences on game days and events.

Qualifications

• 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 in a high-volume, full-service operation.
• Proven track record in improving kitchen efficiencies, quality and relative costs.

Responsibilities

• Execute menus for Suites or Concessions as set by the Executive Chef and Culinary Team.
• Provide recipes, training and experience to all staff.
• Collaborate with NPO groups to ensure resources for success.
• Ensure HACCP-compliant handling, processing and storage of food.
• Maintain excellent customer relations at all times.
• Coordinate menu implementation with other departments.
• Schedule labor and assign responsibilities for efficient equipment and personnel use.
• Ensure compliance with company and departmental rules, policies and procedures.
• Plan, manage and monitor work; hire, coach staff and build relationships.
• Perform related duties; support other arena culinary operations as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Team building

Communication

Health & safety knowledge

Kitchen sanitation

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

MS Office

Education

Culinary arts degree or accredited certification / ACF apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

THE ROLE: Chef De Cuisine

LOCATION: Buffalo Bills - Highmark Stadium

ABOUT LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated suite of premium services through a white-label model that keeps our partners front and center - from feasibility and project development to sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and world-class content and booking.

With a global network of more than 450 venues, hosting 20,000 events and welcoming 165 million guests annually, Legends Global brings unmatched scale, expertise, and connectivity to help our partners grow. The Legends Global Way guides how we operate: Align, Scale, Connect, Team, Win - shared success, repeatable systems, connected solutions, unstoppable teams, and wins that are earned every day.

ABOUT 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. This role will primarily focus on suites.

WHAT YOU'LL DO (KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & OUTCOMES)

• 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.

WHAT YOU BRING (QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE)

Education and/or Experience

• 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.

Skills and Abilities

• 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & TRAVEL

This role is based on site at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY

This role requires you to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays

At Legends Global, our people power every success. You'll work alongside exceptional talent, learn from world-leading experts, and contribute to projects that set the standard across sports, entertainment, hospitality, and live experiences. If you're driven to operate at the highest level, build with purpose, and help partners win on the biggest stages, you'll thrive here.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this role is $75,000 - $85,000 annually commensurate with experience. Legends Global offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications and a generous total rewards package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.