Sous Chef (Catering) | Toledo Complex

asmglobal; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation

401k plan

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking a Catering Sous Chef to support all catering culinary operations, including production, operations, and sanitation across the facility. You will work with the Catering Director to ensure the overall success of the catering operation.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, maintaining high standards for freshness, and ensuring compliance with health regulations while delivering quality service to clients and guests.

Qualifications

• Degree or certification from an accredited culinary arts institute or apprenticeship certification from the American Culinary Federation.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a high-volume full-service food operation.
• Proven track record of improving kitchen efficiencies, quality and relative costs.
• Excellent leadership, financial analysis, team building and communication skills/customer service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day catering production, operations and sanitation.
• Lead and supervise culinary staff to ensure standards and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with Health Department regulations and company standards.
• Maintain strong customer and client relations through effective communication and prudent financial practices.
• Work across kitchens within the operation as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Team building

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Customer service

Flexibility

Travel

Education

Culinary degree/certification

Job description

THE ROLE

Under the direction of the Executive Chef, the Catering Sous Chef is responsible for supporting all catering culinary operations including the oversight of the day-to-day catering production, operations and sanitation aspects of culinary and stewarding services throughout the facility. The position works closely with the Catering Director to ensure overall success of the Catering Operation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• People and product focused hands-on leadership of day-to-day operations of food outlet kitchens as assigned
• Possess high level of multiple outlet management knowledge and experience
• Ability and knowledge to receive and inspect, select and use only the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats, fish and other food products of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items
• Assists in monitoring proper receiving, storage and rotation of food products so as to comply with Health Department regulations. Including coverage, labeling, dating and placing items in proper storage containers to ensure products freshness
• Participates in the production of all food items necessary for the operation as directed by Executive Chef.
• Participates and assists with leading culinary staff in the sanitation standards of all kitchens to assure compliance with local health department standards and company standards
• Provides efficient service and quality products by maintaining positive customer and client relations through effective communication and prudent financial practices
• Works in other Kitchens within the operation as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• The ideal team member will have a degree or certification from an accredited culinary arts institute, or apprenticeship certification from the American Culinary Federation
• Minimum three (5) years’ experience in a high-volume full-service food operation
• Proven track record of improving kitchen efficiencies, quality and relative costs
• Must have excellent leadership, financial analysis, team building and communication skills/customer service
• 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
• Travel may be required

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary range of $50,000 - $60,000 commensurate with experience.

and a generous benefits package that includes

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life and disability insurance
• paid vacation
• 401k plan

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: On Site Toledo Complex Toledo, OH

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described below the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career.

Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!

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