Sous Chef - George Steinbrenner Field

ASM Global; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking a Sous Chef for George Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, FL. Under the direction of the Executive Chef, you will oversee all culinary operations, production, sanitation, and stewarding across the facility.

You will lead a high-volume operation, develop innovative menu offerings, manage schedules, labor, and food costs, and ensure compliance with health regulations while delivering outstanding guest experiences at every event.

Qualifications

• Degree or certification from an accredited culinary arts institute, or apprenticeship with the American Culinary Federation.
• Minimum three years in a high-volume full-service operation.
• Proven track record in improving kitchen efficiency, quality and relative costs.
• Excellent leadership, financial analysis, team building and communication skills/customer service.
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation, operation, and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of culinary operations of assigned department.
• Daily schedules, coordinate and actively participate in event operations and monitor food and labor cost.
• Ensure all products used meet our high standards.
• Create innovative menu offerings in response to guest and client feedback.
• Leads team with respect and commitment to guest expectations.
• Monitors all food preparation and kitchen activities for Health Department compliance.
• Writes, costs, tests, maintains and updates all menu specs, recipes and pictures, production forecasts.
• Enforces inventory and labor control measures; performs inventory counts.
• Provides efficient service and quality products with positive customer/client relations.

Skills

Culinary degree

3+ years experience

Leadership

Financial analysis

Kitchen sanitation

MS Word/Excel

Food Safety Certification

Education

Culinary degree or certification

American Culinary Federation apprenticeship

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

THE ROLE: Sous Chef

LOCATION: George Steinbrenner Field | Tampa, FL

ABOUT LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated suite of premium services through a white-label model that keeps our partners front and center - from feasibility and project development to sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and world-class content and booking.

With a global network of more than 450 venues, hosting 20,000 events and welcoming 165 million guests annually, Legends Global brings unmatched scale, expertise, and connectivity to help our partners grow. The Legends Global Way guides how we operate: Align, Scale, Connect, Team, Win - shared success, repeatable systems, connected solutions, unstoppable teams, and wins that are earned every day.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Under the direction of the Executive Chef, this individual will be responsible for effectively supporting all culinary operations including the oversight of all production, operation, and sanitation aspects of culinary and stewarding operations throughout the facility.

ABOUT THE PROJECT / GEORGE STEINBRENNER FIELD

Legends is the official hospitality partner of Steinbrenner Field, home to the New York Yankees Spring Training. The partnership includes overseeing the Steinbrenner food and beverage program development and management for concessions, suites and premium areas for all game days, concerts, special events and any food and beverage related activation. Join us in elevating the fan experience through unparalleled guest service and pride to make Steinbrenner Field one of the best stadiums in the league.

WHAT YOU'LL DO (KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & OUTCOMES)

• Overall management of culinary operations of assigned department
• daily schedules, coordinate and actively participate in event operations and monitor food and labor cost.
• Ensure all products used in the preparation of menu items meet our high standards
• Create innovative menu offerings in response to guest and client feedback
• Leads team with respect and commitment to exceeding guest expectations daily.
• Monitors all food preparation and kitchen activities to ensure compliance with Health Department regulations.
• Writes, costs, tests, maintains and updates all menu specifications, recipes and pictures, production forecasts, and ensures same are being followed.
• Adheres to and enforces inventory and labor control measures; performs inventory counts as requested.
• Provides efficient service and quality products by maintaining positive customer and client relations through effective communication and prudent financial practices
• Ensures all workstations, storerooms and dining areas remain clean, sanitized, safe and in proper working order at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING (QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE)

• 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 (3) years' experience in a high-volume full-service food operation.
• Proven track record in 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 in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be open to providing incidental or short-term support to other facilities in the event of a business emergency.
• Must be able to obtain Food Protection Manager 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.
• Practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies and procedures and regulations, complete company-wide safety training and additional job specific safety training.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & TRAVEL

This is an onsite role based in Tampa, FL

This role will require you to work a non-traditional schedule including late hours, nights, weekends, and holidays

You must be available for all stadium events

COMPENSATION

Legends Global offers a competitive salary commensurate with

At Legends Global, our people power every success. You'll work alongside exceptional talent, learn from world-leading experts, and contribute to projects that set the standard across sports, entertainment, hospitality, and live experiences. If you're driven to operate at the highest level, build with purpose, and help partners win on the biggest stages, you'll thrive here.