LEGENDS

Founded in 2008, Legends is a premium experiences company with more than 1,500 full-time and 30,000 seasonal team members globally. Legends has six divisions operating worldwide - Global Planning, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, and Legends IQ - offering clients and partners a 360-degree service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment.

 

THE ROLE

Under the direction of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef, the Chef de Cuisine 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.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Design and implement menus for the restaurant as established by the Executive Chef. Provide recipes, training and experience to all staff. Ensure food is handled, processed and stored in accordance with the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) program. Ensure excellent customer relations are maintained at all times. 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 culinary operations including concessions, clubs, suites, etc. as needed.

 

QUALIFICATIONS 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 experience as a Chef de Cuisine with a minimum of 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 statutory requirements regarding health and safety, sanitation, proper chemical usage, fire procedures and HAACP. 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 on Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Must be flexible to work 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.

 

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

 

Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.

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