Sous Chef (Part-Time)

POSITION: Sous Chef

FACILITY: Pensacola Bay Center

DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage

REPORTS TO: Executive Chef

FLSA STATUS: Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

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. Sounds like a winning formula for you. Join us!

General Statement of Duties:

Legends Global/Pensacola Bay Center has an immediate opening for a part-time Sous Chef in Pensacola, FL. The Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Executive Chef as the second in command over the culinary department. The work schedule is event driven and may require early morning, late night, and weekend shifts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Produce required product according to Banquet Event Orders (BEO) for each event

Prepare recipes as directed

Order, receive, and prepare food items while maintaining food costs and budget goals

Maintain all kitchen equipment cleanliness and maintenance

Support all kitchen and stewarding staff

Assist with training of all cooks

Assist with taking monthly inventory

Responsible for kitchen, absence of Executive Chef

Performs other related duties as assigned by venue management

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legends Global policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include:

Directly Supervise Line and Prep Cooks

Demonstrate supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Legends Global policies and applicable laws

Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; reviewing and evaluating performance; 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to communicate well, both written and orally

Foster working relationship with partners, clients, employees, exhibitors, and patrons during employment

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines

Ability to operate industry related equipment

Ability to be creative with food presentations and maintain a quality product

Work under limited supervision to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously while exercising judgment and initiative in addressing complaints and resolving problems

Demonstrate knowledge of standard kitchen practices, procedures and industry terminology

Produce required product according to Banquet Event Orders for each event

Results oriented individual with the ability to meet budgetary goals

Excellent organizational, planning, communication, and interpersonal skills

Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule to produce accurate results and meet deadlines

Professional presentation, appearance, and work ethic

Dependable team player

Must adhere to local Health Department codes and regulations

Current ServSafe Manager Certification

Enthusiastic self-starter

Ability to learn new skills

Subject to credit and background screening

Education and/or Experience

Minimum of four (4) years in banquet facility producing meals for large or multiple events

Two-year Associate Degree in Culinary Arts, or combination of education and experience

Previous leadership experience preferred

Skills and Abilities

Experience and understanding of the principles and procedures related to the coordination and operation of a full-service kitchen in a public assembly environment

Work independently and able to exercise judgment and initiative

Have excellent communication, listening, problem solving, and organizational skills

Able to understand, speak, read, and write English

Ability to interact with all levels of staff, including management, in a friendly, courteous, and polite manner

Ability to train and direct employees to plan and assign work in an efficient and effective manner

Performs all necessary supervisory functions to effectively and efficiently manage the personnel assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: On Site at Pensacola Bay Center in Pensacola, FL

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.

Walk/stand extensively, kneel, climb stairs, balance, and maneuver throughout the various areas and surfaces of the venue

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or occasionally more with assistance

Must be able to hear and speak to use a two-way radio

Work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Reach with arms and hands to finger, handle, or manipulate kitchen tools, hardware and equipment.

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or occasionally more with assistance.

Work inside and outside the building is required, with possible exposure to adverse conditions

Able to work extended and/or irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under 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.