THE ROLE: Chef De Cuisine
LOCATION: Buffalo Bills - Highmark Stadium
ABOUT THE ROLE
Under the direction of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef, this individual will be responsible for effectively managing all culinary operations of the restaurant including the oversight of production, operation, and sanitation aspects of culinary and stewarding operations. This role will primarily focus on suites.
WHAT YOU9LL DO (KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & OUTCOMES)
- Execute menus for the Suites or Concessions Departments as established by the Executive Chef and Culinary Team
- Provide recipes, training and experience to all staff.
- Work with NPO groups to ensure they have all the resources needed to succeed
- Ensure food is handled, processed and stored in accordance with the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) program.
- Ensure excellent customer relations are always maintained.
- Coordinate with other departments regarding menu implementation.
- Schedule labor force and assign responsibilities for efficient use of equipment and personnel.
- Ensure compliance by all culinary personnel with Company and departmental rules, policies and procedures.
- Plan, manage and monitor work as well as hiring, communication, coaching staff and building relationships
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Position requires extensive knowledge of all kitchen equipment operations.
- Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with management, staff and guests.
- Support other arena culinary operations including concessions, clubs, suites, etc. as needed.
WHAT YOU BRING (QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE)
Education and/or Experience
- The ideal team member will have a degree or certification from an accredited culinary arts institute, or apprenticeship certification from the American Culinary Federation.
- Five (5)years experienceas a Chef de Cuisine with a minimum of three (3)years experiencein a high-volume full-service food operation.
- Proventrack recordin improving kitchenefficiencies,qualityand relative costs.
Skills and Abilities
- Must have excellent leadership, financial analysis, team building and communication skills/customer service.
- Must have knowledge of statutory requirementsregardinghealth and safety, sanitation, proper chemicalusage, fireproceduresand HAACP.
- Must have knowledge of kitchen sanitation,operationand maintenance of kitchen equipment.
- Must be detail-oriented and extremely organized with the ability to learnnew programsand procedures quickly.
- Must be proficientonMicrosoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including nights,weekendsand holidays.
- Must be open to providing incidental or short-term support to other facilities in the event of a business emergency.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & TRAVEL
- This role is based on site at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY
- This role requires you to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
At Legends Global, our people power every success. You9ll 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 you9re driven to operate at the highest level, build with purpose, and help partners win on the biggest stages, you9ll thrive here.
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $85,000 annually commensurate with experience. Legends Global offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications and a generous total rewards package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.
