Sous Chef (LA Memorial Coliseum)

Legends; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee culinary operations, ensuring high standards in food quality and sanitation. The ideal candidate will have a culinary arts degree and significant experience in high-volume kitchens. This role involves leadership, communication, and customer service skills to enhance guest experiences. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

401k Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience in a high-volume full-service food operation.
• Proven track record of improving kitchen efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary operations and ensure compliance with health standards.
• Participate in food production and manage kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer Service

Financial Analysis

Organization

Education

Culinary Arts Degree or Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

LEGENDS

Founded in 2008, Legends’ operating divisions worldwide include – Global Partnerships, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, Legends Global IQ, Attractions, Growth Enterprises – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.

GLOBAL HOSPITALITY

We believe that exceptional venue experiences should extend beyond game day and show time. From five-star feasts and craft cocktails to local eats and sizzling chef-inspired creations, we are renowned for our exceptional dining experiences. Our fresh, creative cuisine is just the beginning. We strive to delight guests at every turn: candy walls, in-house bakeshops and a warm welcome at every turn.

THE ROLE

Under the direction of the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef is responsible for supporting all culinary operations including the oversight of all production, operations and sanitation aspects of culinary and stewarding services throughout the facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• People and product focused hands on leadership of day to day operations of food outlet kitchens as assigned
• Posses 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

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• 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 (3) 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 ranging from $70,000 - $77,200 commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: On-Site

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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

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