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Legends Hospitality Sous Chef - Monmouth Racetrack in Oceanport, New Jersey
Description
POSITION: Sous Chef DEPARTMENT: Culinary REPORTS TO: Executive Chef FLSA STATUS: Exempt
LEGENDS & ASM GLOBAL
Two powerhouse companies have joined forces to redefine excellence in sports, entertainment, and live events. Together, we combine unmatched expertise with a global reach, offering end-to-end solutions – from venue development and event booking to revenue strategy and hospitality.
Legends brings a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise, and Attractions, working with top-tier clients to deliver exceptional experiences.
ASM Global, the world leader in venue management and live event production, oversees 350+ iconic venues stadiums, arenas, conventions centers and theaters.
Our organization is committed to building an inclusive, innovative environment where differences drive solutions that benefit our team members, guests, and partners. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and accountability, we create a workplace where everyone can succeed. Are you ready to be part of the team that is transforming live entertainment? Join us to make legends happen!
THE ROLE
Under the direction of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef, this individual will be responsible for effectively supporting all culinary operations including the oversight of all production, operation, and sanitation aspects of culinary and stewarding operations throughout the facility.
ESSENTIAL DUTES AND 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 at all times.
Other duties as assigned
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.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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 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.
Must be able to obtain Food Protection Manager Certification.
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 Stadium events.
Must be able to work extended hours due to business requirement including late nights, weekend 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 ($85,000), 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 at Monmouth Racetrack
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
NOTE:
The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. 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 & ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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