Sous Chef | Central Park Boathouse

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! THE ROLE The Sous Chef under the direction of the Executive Chef, will be responsible for effectively supporting all culinary operations including the oversight of all production, operation, and sanitation aspects of culinary and catering operations throughout the facility. The Central Park Boathouse is a historic building started over 150 years ago as an area to explore and rent rowboats, and over the years it has evolved into a landmark restaurant. This iconic space will continue to hold catered events, restaurant services and rowboat rentals to its millions of visitors each year. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS People and product focused hands-on leadership of day-to-day operations of food outlet kitchens as assigned. Possess a high level of multiple outlet management knowledge and experience including catered events. Ability and knowledge to receive and inspect, select, and use only the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, and other food products of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items. Assists in monitoring proper receiving, storage, and rotation of food products to comply with Health Department regulations. Including coverage, labeling, dating, and placing items in proper storage containers to ensure products freshness. Participates in the production of all food items necessary for the operation as directed by Executive Chef and/or management. Participates and assists with leading culinary staff in the sanitation standards of all kitchens to assure compliance with local health department standards and company standards. Provides efficient service and quality products by maintaining positive customer and client relations through effective communication and prudent financial practices. Works under the direction of the Executive Chef concerning banquets and/or team training. Practice safe work habits and complete company and venue safety and general compliance training. Maintain a pleasant and collaborative attitude towards customers, co-workers, and management. Adheres to the Legends Global and venue company policies. Complete other duties as assigned by management. Available non-traditional hours; opening and closing restaurant week days will vary. (Nights, Weekends & Holidays) 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. Strong attention to detail. Able to demonstrate flexibility and quickly adapt to changes. Ability to be self-motivated and work independently and work well as a team player. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The ideal team member will have a degree or certification from an accredited culinary arts institute, or apprenticeship certification from the American Culinary Federation. Minimum one to three (1 - 3) years' experience in a high-volume restaurant setting. 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 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. Travel may be required. Practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies and procedures and regulations, complete company-wide safety training and any additional job specific safety training. COMPENSATION: Competitive salary of $85,000 - $88,000 per year, 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: Central Park Boathouse 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. Ability to lift/move/maneuver at least 10-50 lbs. Standing, walking, bending, reaching and repetitive motions. 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. #LI-EC1 Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.