Corporate Chef - Sports & Social
Live! destinations are among the highest-profile sports, entertainment, hotel, and gaming projects in the country. Each one delivers our signature blend of excitement, design, amenities, and customer service.
In major U.S. cities, Live! destinations are the most-visited ones in their respective regions, attracting more than 55 million people per year. Live! embodies the special flair and culture of each community while offering residents and visitors a mix of best-in-class local, regional, and national dining, entertainment, and hospitality. Live! invites people into the energy and excitement of electric environments. Concerts. In-person performances. Festivals. Community events. Watch parties.
What we offer:- Comprehensive group health insurance benefits for team members and their eligible dependents. Other benefits include:
- Basic Life Insurance fully employer paid
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability fully employer paid
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with employer contribution.
- Training and pathways for career growth.
- Annual Merit Based Pay Increases.
- Discretionary performance bonuses.
Role description: The Corporate Chef - Sports & Social is responsible for overseeing and enhancing culinary operations at Stateside Live! In Philadelphia, PA and across multiple locations in the Sports & Social business vertical. Sports & Social is one the country's most energetic sports bar brands pairing great food and beverage with an unmatched sports watch experience. The role involves developing and standardizing menus, ensuring high-quality food preparation and presentation, maintaining consistent culinary standards, and fostering the growth of culinary team in the 17 locations nationwide.
Responsibilities: - Partner with Assistant Vice President of Culinary on recipe research, development, and execution to include LTO offerings and new menu implementation.
- Lead high level culinary operations at Stateside Live!
- Standardize recipes and food presentation across all locations in the vertical.
- Record, maintain, and update recipe database.
- Support large private events and other caterings, as needed.
- Create and manage BOH systems for locations in vertical.
- Control food COGS within budget.
- Control BOH labor costs within budget.
- Train and support culinary teams within vertical, including during new openings.
- Train BOH team on sanitation and safety standards, and ensure they are enforced.
- Travel regularly to vertical locations to train and mentor BOH team and audit kitchen operations, hygiene, and safety standards.
Qualifications:- Experience as a Chef or Senior Culinary Manager, preferably in a multi-location or regional capacity.
- Background or experience in sports bars.
- Exceptional culinary skills, with a strong portfolio of creative and diverse dishes.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
- Ability to travel within the vertical as required.
- Culinary degree or relevant certification preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and balance competing priorities.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Equal Opportunity Employer:Live! Hospitality & Entertainment is committed to equal opportunity and is firmly committed to preventing discrimination and harassment in its application and hiring processes and in its employment decisions.
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