Culinary Supervisor - Darien Lake Amphitheater

Legends Global; Darien Center (NY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global is looking for a Culinary Supervisor to coordinate daily kitchen operations under the Concessions Chef and ensure smooth service for events and stadiums. You will lead a kitchen team, enforce food safety standards, and ensure quality, portion control, and cleanliness across all areas.

You must have culinary training or equivalent fast-paced restaurant experience, be able to lift up to 50 lbs, and hold or obtain a food safety certification.

Qualifications

• Professional training through a culinary education or working in a fast-paced, high-volume dining or catering facility.
• Ability to read, speak and write in English.
• Must obtain food safety certification.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, team orientated setting.
• Must be able to lift up to approximately 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of assigned kitchens as directed by Chefs.
• Follow opening/closing procedures and report progress to Chefs daily.
• Lead a team with commitment to guest satisfaction.
• Maintain HACCP standards, cleanliness, and sanitation across the kitchen.
• Ensure proper food storage, portion sizes, and quality standards.
• Assist in inventory and participate as a team player for service.
• Adhere to uniform and grooming guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Multi-tasking

Education

Culinary education

Job description

The Role

The Culinary Supervisor position will report to the Concessions Chef and will be responsible to coordinate the day to day operations of their assigned kitchens.

Primary Responsibilities

• Follows Executive Chef and/or Sous Chefs assignments for opening and closing procedures and food preparation. Report back to Chefs daily on progress and needs.
• Leads a team with respect and commitment to exceeding guest expectations daily.
• Performs daily uniform checks with staff and help Chefs to maintain standards in the kitchen.
• Ensures assigned staff are preparing food items by complying with portion size, quality standards, departmental rules, policies and procedures.
• Maintains HACCP standards ensuring a high-quality level of food, food temperatures, rotation of product, cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Maintains cleanliness of kitchen including walk-in coolers, dry storage, shelves, walls, floors and drains.
• Ensures all food preparation equipment is clean, sanitized and is kept in a safe and operable condition; and reports issues to the Chefs.
• Identifies and stores meats, poultry, seafood, pasta, starches, dairy products, and all other food items according to established standards.
• Participate in inventory monthly for department of responsibility.
• Participates as a team player with specific responsibilities, as related to preparation, excellent service and delivery of product.
• Adhere to the Legends Uniform and Grooming guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Professional training through a culinary education or working in a fast‑paced, high-volume fine dining restaurant/catering facility; full service casual dining preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of food and beverage menu, specials and services offered.
• Must be able to obtain food safety certification.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, team orientated setting.
• Ability to read, speak and write in English.
• Must have sufficient mobility to perform assigned tasks including constant reaching, bending, stooping, wiping, pushing, and pulling for extended periods of time.
• Must have the ability to lift, push, pull approximately 50lbs.
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be available for all Stadium events.
• Must be able to work extended hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends and holidays.

Pay rate: $21-$23 per hour

Practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies and procedures and regulations, complete company-wide safety training and additional job specific safety training.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.