Chef

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Responsible for all management of Pelham Civic Complex (“Building”) food services, food quality, guest service standards, and sanitation standards in all F&B areas including but not limited to Kitchens, Concessions, VIP Suites, Party Decks, Conference Center, Premium Bars, Kiosks and Artist, Crew or Team Catering. Coordinates hiring, scheduling and directs training of all food service employees in food preparation and other activities as needed.

The Chef is responsible for ordering, receiving, storage, inventory of all foods and ensuring proper preparation of all foods, and food related regulations, quality standards and adheres with all Venu Works sanitation standards ensuring an efficient, timely, and profitable operation by performing duties and responsibilities personally or through subordinate managers and/or supervisors. The Chef must have the ability to work varied hours/days, including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

Schedule varies and is subject to change. Shifts and hours are based on event requirements and this position requires event presence and support.

• Plan and direct all functions of kitchen administration, food production planning, menu developing and pricing of all F&B guest services, concessions, premium bars, event party decks, lounges, related F&B service areas, and culinary departments, to ensure F&B Dept. meets the daily needs of the venue operations and budgetary goals related to food preparations and provided services.
• Ensure consistent presentation and best quality of all food and beverage products and services throughout the venue, and other related areas for all events at all times daily.
• Assist in establishing and achieving predetermined food service profit objectives and desired standards of quality food, cleanliness, and timing.
• Implement effective controls of food cost and labor costs.
• Responsible for quality of food products, food handling, kitchen team building, training of all food positions and maintaining professional work procedures.
• Create and nurture an environment that emphasizes motivation, empowerment, teamwork, and a passion for providing the best in quality foods, while being readily available & approachable for all team members.
• Take proactive approaches when dealing with guest concerns. Follow property specific second effort and recovery planning. Always extend professionalism and courtesy to guests.
• Create, establish, and plan menus including all catering, banquet, concessions, VIP and backstage catering areas.
• Implement training programs and recipe cards for all foods prepared in the facility including item ingredients, target product costs and preparation methods to include Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and proper sanitation guidelines.
• Maintain professional vendor relationships with-in local community, assure timely delivery and maintain inventory of all food needs of the facilities; maximize product availability, minimize waste to control food costs while achieving and improving upon budgeting guidelines.
• Plan kitchen team schedules and supervision of all kitchen employees to maximize productivity while minimizing labor costs to achieve and improve upon budgeted guidelines.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Venu Works policies and applicable laws; interview, hire, train and supervise employees including non-profit groups; assign and direct work and work locations; address complaints and resolve problems.
• Work with sales and event planners on customization of menus and culinary experiences for all events, conferences and meetings to ensure sales goals are obtained.

• Orders and ensures preparation of all food for all areas to specifications before and during all events:
  Estimate kitchen staffing and product requirements meet or…