Sous Chef - Mayo Civic Center

Legends Global; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef at Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, MN to support all culinary operations under the Executive Chef. You will oversee production, daily kitchen activities, and sanitation while ensuring guest satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have a culinary degree or certification and at least three years in a high-volume kitchen, with leadership, cost analysis, and strong communication skills. Availability for early hours, weekends, and holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• Ideal team member will have a degree or certification from an accredited culinary arts institute, or apprenticeship certification from the ACF.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a high-volume full-service food operation.
• Must have excellent leadership, financial analysis, team building and communication skills/customer service.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production and daily kitchen operations; ensure sanitation standards are met.
• Monitor food and labor costs; manage inventory and cost controls.
• Collaborate on development of innovative menu offerings based on feedback.
• Lead and develop kitchen staff to meet guest expectations daily.

Skills

Kitchen management

Menu development

Cost control

Leadership

Food safety

Staff training

Communication

Education

Culinary degree or certification

American Culinary Federation apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

## Sous Chef - Mayo Civic CenterApplylocations: Rochester, MNtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R100123977**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!****THE ROLE**Under the direction of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef, this individual is responsible for supporting all culinary operations, including overseeing production, daily operations, and sanitation standards for culinary and stewarding functions throughout the Mayo Civic Center.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES*** Overall management of culinary operations assigned to department* 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* Collaborate in development of 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 always.* Other duties as assigned**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legends Global policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.**QUALIFICATIONS**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**Education and/or 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 flexible to work early mornings and 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.* Must be able to obtain Food Protection Manager Certification.**Skills and Abilities*** 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.* Must be able to work outside for long periods of time under various weather conditions.* Must be available for all large catering and concessions events.* Must be able to work early mornings and extended hours due to business requirement including late nights, weekends, and holidays.* Practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies and procedures and regulations, complete company-wide safety training and additional job specific safety training.**COMPENSATION**Competitive salary range of $50,000 - $55,000 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 Mayo Civic Center – Rochester, MN****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 is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.*