Sous Chef - Mayo Civic Center

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.

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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.