Lead Cook, Premium - Xfinity Center, Mansfield, MA

Legends; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking a Lead Cook for their Xfinity Center location in Mansfield, Ohio. The role involves overseeing kitchen operations, training staff, and ensuring high culinary standards. Candidates should possess a culinary degree and have significant management experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years management experience in high-volume restaurant or contract foodservice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong commitment to customer service and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct food preparation and kitchen staff schedules.
• Train staff on culinary standards and ensure timely service.
• Manage food costs and maintain high sanitation standards.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Customer Service

Organization

Education

Culinary Degree or Certified Apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Lead Cook, Premium - Xfinity Center, Mansfield, MA

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The Role

The Lead Cook will report to the Sous Chef and will be responsible for planning and directing food preparation.

Company Overview

Legends is a holistic agency that specializes in delivering solutions for legendary brands. We approach each project with our 360-degree service solution. Our Global Planning, Global Sales, and Hospitality service solutions collaborate on every project to ensure success across each of our six verticals including professional sports, collegiate, attractions, entertainment, international, and conventions.

Our intellectual property is our people. It's our expertise that makes up Legends. We know what it's like to be on the team, business, or athletic department side, which drives our passion in creating solutions for our partners. Collectively, our leadership has over 300 years of experience in sales and sponsorship, analytics and valuation, hospitality and operations.

Responsibilities

• Create schedules for the kitchen staff to ensure optimum resource management and speed of service
• Train new and existing staff on the preparation, arrangement, plating and pricing of dishes
• Ensure that all staff members adhere to culinary standards and regulations and that all product goes out in a timely manner at the required temperature
• Create recipe specs and standards
• Manage associates' planning and scheduling of work assignments and performance development. Administer Corrective Counseling process, training and development, appraisals, payroll accountability.
• Plan menus, maintaining financial responsibility for the menu mix. Analyze menu and food costs and the preparation of cost and quality efficient menus/specials. Assist in preparing reports regarding food and menu analysis.
• Assist in preparing annual budgeting and ensure all fiscal responsibilities are met.
• Respond to guest inquiries and concerns personally
• Design new menu selections for the Cafe based on seasonal ingredients and guest demand; showcase knowledge of local product
• Purchase all food product and related supplies while maintaining effective vendor relationships
• Track, record, and replenish all food and inventory as needed
• Add a purchasing component for all food
• Maintain high standards of sanitation and cleanliness
• Assist in maintaining the highest possible rating from the Health Department
• Assist in the oversight of daily Café operations (may need to cover shifts)
• Assist in the training, safety, sanitation, and accident prevention controls within the kitchen
• Continuously develop and test recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation to ensure high quality
• Ensure consistent food qualities in both presentation and preparation
• Maintain kitchen equipment daily and during events, working with offsite caterers
• Report and document hazardous conditions or unsafe practices within the work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree or have graduated from a certified apprenticeship program with a minimum of 2-3 years management experience in high-volume restaurant or contract foodservice industry for a sports and entertainment venue
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a deadline-oriented environment
• Strong commitment to delivering high-level customer and client service with demonstrated initiative, leadership, and management skills
• Customer service oriented with the ability to interact with all levels of management
• Flexibility to work extended hours including late nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• High attention to detail and organization
• Strong leadership skills

Practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies and procedures, complete safety training, and report safety incidents promptly.

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

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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