Executive Sous Chef

MSG Entertainment Holdings, LLC; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to oversee daily culinary operations across multiple venues. You will lead culinary staff, assist with menu planning for suites, clubs and catering, and ensure high-quality food execution and sanitation standards.

This role reports to the Executive Chef and requires strong leadership and collaboration with other departments. You will manage inventories, assist with budgets and forecasts, and drive efficiencies while

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of supervisory experience in a large-volume culinary or catering operation.
• Experience with menu design, planning, culinary instruction, and presentation.
• Certified in DOH health regulatory standards.
• Candidates with a minimum of 60 college credits or equivalent certifications are preferred.
• Excellent verbal & written communication, organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse team.
• Flexible to schedule changes and kitchen needs.
• Experience in a union environment is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Collaborates to design and implement menu planning for suites, clubs and catering.
• Manage kitchen operations and daily activities.
• Partner with Executive Chef and culinary team to improve efficiency in food presentation and execution.
• Develop recipes and standards for back-of-house operations.
• Oversee sanitation and kitchen safety compliance.
• Assist with inventory, ordering and receiving of Food & Beverage items.
• Prepare reports on inventory and food costs.
• Maintain consistency in food preparation according to recipes and standards.
• Collaborate with team and support management.
• Assist with budgets, forecasts and operational planning.
• Coordinate with concessions team on new concepts and strategies.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and make sound decisions.
• Lead culinary operations in the Executive Chef's absence.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Menu design

Culinary instruction

Food safety compliance

Education

DOH health regulation certification

60 credit hours / college coursework

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Company’s portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues – New York’s Madison Square Garden, Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for more than 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com .

Who are we hiring?

The Madison Square Garden Company (MSG) is a world leader in live sports and entertainment with a portfolio of legacy sports teams, exclusive entertainment productions and celebrated venues. The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing the daily culinary operations, ensuring the consistent execution of high quality food and service standards across all assigned operations. Reporting to the Executive Chef, this position provides leadership and direction to culinary staff, supports the planning and execution of menus and events, and ensures that kitchen operations are efficient, organized, and compliant with established standards and procedures. The Executive Sous Chef serves as a key member of the culinary leadership team, working collaboratively with the Executive Chef and other departments to maintain operational excellence.

What will you do?

• Collaborates to design and implement menu planning and execution for suites, clubs and catering.
• Manage kitchen operations and daily activities.
• Partner with Executive Chef and culinary team to find efficiencies, when possible, with food presentation and execution.
• Develop recipes and standards for back of the house operations
• Responsible for the cleaning and sanitation process within the kitchen and surrounding back of the house areas.
• Assist with the inventory, ordering and receiving of all Food & Beverage items.
• Complete daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports as required (inventory, food costs, etc.)
• Maintain and enforce sanitation laws and safety standards with individuals entering kitchen area.
• Ensure consistency in the preparation of all food items according to recipes and standards.
• Maintain and enhance the food products through creative menu development and presentation.
• Collaborate with other team members and provide support to management team.
• Assist Executive chef with budgets, forecasts and operational planning.
• Partner with concessions team to support day to day operations and assist the concessions team in developing new concepts and strategies.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and make sound decisions
• Assume leadership of culinary operations when Executive Chef is unavailable.
• Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.

What do you need to succeed?:

• Minimum 7-10 years of prior supervisory experience in a large volume culinary or catering operation with multiple outlets required.
• Experience with menu design, planning, culinary instruction, and presentation is desirable.
• Certified in (DOH) Department of Health regulatory standards is required.
• Candidates who have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours of college-level coursework (representing 2 years), or have shown similar self-development through certifications, trade school coursework, etc. are preferred. Educational requirements may differ from job to job based on the role.
• Excellent verbal & written communication, organizational and time management skills required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be adaptable and flexible to any possible schedule changes and or kitchen needs.
• Familiarity of working within a union environment a plus.
• PC skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Possess exceptional attention to detail and strong follow-up skills necessary
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and building relationships
• Successful track record of measuring improvements in customer satisfaction and loyalty
• Demonstrates integrity, tact, diplomacy and a commitment to company values, and principles while ensuring the upmost consistency
• Skilled at working collaboratively and in a team environment
• Adept at maintaining a positive, open, approachable, and professional relationship with a diverse group
• Problem solving, reasoning, motivational and organizational abilities are used often
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while managing multiple tasks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:

• Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 30 pounds
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting required
• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, have split days off, work weekends and holidays in a 24 X 7 environment

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Pay Range

$96,000 — $155,000 USD

At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.

We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. MSG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination, including consideringrequests for reasonable accommodations as required.

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We value diversity and welcome employees of all backgrounds. Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment on these bases.

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