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The Executive Sous Chef (Team Dining) is responsible for managing/overseeing production, operation, and sanitation aspects of all culinary and stewarding operations throughout the Buffalo Bills Team Dining facility and when requested all areas of Legends Hospitality within Highmark Stadium.
Job Responsibility:
People and product focused hands-on management of day-to-day operations of Buffalo Bills Team Dining Facility
Collaborating with Premium Experience Manager to deliver best in class team dining facility in the NFL
Engaging with Buffalo Bills team dieticians and related personnel to provide nutritionally balanced and deliberate meals for the coaches and team
Maintaining mutually agreed upon budgets and financial metrics with Buffalo Bills and Legends Hospitality
Implements and enforces all departmental and organizational policies and procedures
Hire, mentor and lead an efficient strong culinary team
Maintaining a culture of full discretion, professional behavior and appropriate engagement with team, coaches, guests, and all associates of the Buffalo Bills
Managing associates utilizing Sous Chefs, Lead Cooks and supervisors through planning and scheduling of work assignments and performance development
Plan innovative menus, Analyze menu and food costs and the preparation of cost and quality efficient menus/specials
Prepare annual budgets that drive value for the Buffalo Bills and ensure all fiscal responsibilities are met
Oversees inventory management to ensure outlets are adequately always supplied
Oversees the sanitation standards of all kitchens to ensure compliance with local health department standards and company standards
Direct interaction with high-level clients and the ability to build relationships
Practice safe work habits and complete company and venue safety and general compliance training
Maintain a pleasant and collaborative attitude towards customers, co-workers, and management
Adheres to the Legends Global and venue company policies
Complete other duties as assigned by management
Available to work non-traditional hours (Nights, Weekends & Holidays)
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legend Global policies and applicable laws
Requirements:
ServSafe Food Manager certification, required
Strong attention to detail
Able to demonstrate flexibility and quickly adapt to changes
Ability to be self-motivated and work independently and work well as a team player
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Must have sufficient mobility to perform tasks including constant reaching, bending, stooping, wiping, pushing, and pulling for extended periods of time
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends and holidays including all games and major stadium and catering events
Degree or certification from an accredited culinary arts institute preferred, or apprenticeship certification from the American Culinary Federation
At least three (3) to five (5) years of experience as an executive sous chef in a high-volume food industry
Proven track record in improving kitchen efficiency, managing food quality, and labor costs
Must have excellent managerial, 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 open to providing incidental or short-term support to other facilities in the event of a business emergency
travel may be required
Experience in a union work environment preferred
Nice to have:
Degree or certification from an accredited culinary arts institute
Experience in a union work environment
What we offer:
medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan