Executive Sous Chef, Catering & Special Events (R50034139)

FOX; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

FOX Corporation is seeking an Executive Sous Chef for Catering & Special Events to lead culinary operations at Fox Lot and off-lot events. You will develop menus, supervise staff, coordinate with front-of-house, manage costs, and ensure health standards are met.

The role requires 7+ years in a similar position, strong leadership, and the ability to work evenings and weekends for events. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and other company programs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a similar position.
• Expertise in food product, presentation, quality, and menu design.
• Experience creating schedules, labor costing, payroll administration.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized and detail oriented; team player.
• Able to work flexible schedule including evenings, early mornings, weekends.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform required tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team, develop and implement custom event menus with third-party clients, manage staffing, training and standards.
• Coordinate with FOH to align product availability, flow of service, and display requirements.
• Assist Executive Chef with menu development, cost controls and labor optimization.
• Handle additional duties as needed based on business requirements.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Staff scheduling

Food safety

Communication

Job description

Executive Sous Chef, Catering & Special Events (R50034139)

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox CorporationUnder the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world's leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox Corporation is seeking an organized, detail oriented, and team-oriented professional for the position of Executive Sous Chef, Catering & Special Events. The Executive Sous Chef will be primarily responsible for leading culinary operations relating to catering and special events within the FOX Lot and off-lot events. The Executive Sous Chef is also responsible for implementing the Fox Corporation policies and procedures and ensures that the standards set forth by the Department of Public Health are met when setting up catering and special events.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the kitchen team ensuring all aspects of the kitchen, including but not limited to, working directly with third party clients to develop and implement custom event menus and concepts, managing culinary event staffing and scheduling, training, supervision and development of direct reports, planning and execution of all menu items, works with vendors for ordering of food and beverage items, arranges for proper storage, organization and inventory of all products, reviewing event rental
• Coordinate with the FOH team to align with product availability, product ordering, flow of service, food presentation, and display requirements
• Assist Executive Chef with developing menu items, menu mix and standardized recipes while managing food and labor costs as well as assisting the Executive Chef upon request with any departmental initiates
• Additional duties as assigned that may be outside the normal scope of duties based on business needs

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 7+ years in a similar position
• Expertise in food product, presentation, quality, and preparation along with menu concept and menu design
• Previous experience with creating schedules, labor costing, payroll administration, employee performance management
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organized and detail oriented
• Positive attitude and a team player
• Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, and focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Able to work on a flexible schedule including evenings, early mornings, and weekends, based on special events and catering schedule
• Able to find immediate solutions for issues/ problems that arise during special events and catering set-up
• Able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill tasks
• Physically able to lift and carry heavy trays and equipment up to 50 lbs. Also, you must be physically able to walk without assistance on various surfaces for an extended period of time
• Manual dexterity, grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, and climbing

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $92,000.00-115,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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