Chef / Kitchen Manager

Summary Responsible for all management of Blue Cross Arena food services, food quality, guest service standards, and sanitation standards in all F&B areas; all Kitchens, Concessions, Suites, Party Decks, Meeting Rooms, 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/Kitchen Manager is responsible for ordering, receiving, storage of all foods and ensuring proper preparation of all foods, and food related regulations, quality standards and adheres with all VenuWorks sanitation standards ensuring an efficient, timely, and profitable operation by performing duties and responsibilities personally or through subordinate managers and/or supervisors. The Chef/Kitchen Manager 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. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direction of the F&B Director, 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 F&B Director in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desired standards of quality food, services, cleanliness, merchandising, promotion and services. Implement effective controls of food, and labor costs within F&B areas while assisting F&B Director with programs and menus while effectively maximizing food and beverage sales in all areas. Regularly review and evaluate customer satisfaction of menus, food quality, premium bar and all banquet catering services. Responsible for quality and service of food products, food handling, 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 F&B services, 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 F&B menus for the entire operation including all catering, banquet, concessions, premium bars and backstage catering areas. Implement training programs and recipe cards for all foods and beverages prepared in the facility including item ingredients, target product costs and preparation methods to include HAACP and proper sanitation guidelines. Food Ordering- 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 and beverage costs to achieve and improve budgeting guidelines. Plan team schedules and supervision of all food and beverage service employees to maximize productivity while minimizing labor costs to achieve and improve upon budgeted guidelines. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s 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. Determine, develop, and implement policies, procedures and training to ensure food services, and sanitation standards meet or exceed all local, state and/or Federal guidelines at all times. Plan and administer a training program within the department that will develop associates at all levels. 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. Other Duties 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 exceed expectations. Properly manages food, supplies and labor line accounts in accordance with budgetary requirements. Maintains all food and beverage equipment including concessions services, catering services, premium bars and culinary kitchen equipment. Including current inventory and preventive maintenance schedules. Ensures proper food temperatures are maintained, food is stored correctly, labeled and dated in all F&B service and storage areas. Ensures freshness and quality of all menu items for all areas. Packages all products to proper specifications. Performs opening, closing and side work duties as needed or instructed and according to proper guidelines. Makes sure all food and beverage areas are maintained, stocked, inventoried, set-up, prepped and ready for each event according to service times and clients’ expectations. Keeps all catering, kitchen, concessions, and beverage service equipment in safe working order, clean, organized, sanitized and sufficiently stocked. Follows and upholds all health codes, alcohol service codes and sanitation regulations in accordance with local, state and company requirements. Use waste control guidelines and record all waste on spoilage sheets or board. Work closely with the venue leadership team to deliver overall quality and service standards to all events. Directly report to F&B Director, Executive Director and VP of Food and Beverage. Actively maintains community involvement in local and charitable organizations. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Food and Beverage department in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training and supervising employees including non-profit groups; assigning and directing work and work locations; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Ensures all food preparation and presentation standards are met in accordance with proper procedure and safety measures. Provides an exciting and energetic atmosphere, leading the culinary team by example daily and during event service. Qualifications Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting and/or exceeding the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Integrity and Trust: Is widely trusted and is seen as a truthful individual who keeps confidences, admits mistakes, doesn’t misrepresent him/herself and is highly respectful of others. Communication: Consistently exhibits courteous, respectful, non-defensive and appropriate communications. Presents information in a concise and understandable format. Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others in the accomplishment of joint tasks and common objectives. Contributes to a positive work environment, fosters collaboration and provides a tangible contribution. EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE Culinary Degree Preferred or 5 years’ facility F&B or culinary management experience in a similar high volume facility food service operation with similar duties and responsibilities. Experience working in a computer network environment utilizing Microsoft Word and Excel programs, points of sale equipment and digital menu boards. Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Applicants must possess a current, valid driver’s license and a current working home telephone with a number that can be accessed by building management personnel for business contact purposes. Must have or be able to obtain current certifications and licenses required by local, state, and/or Federal guidelines for food production management. Must be able to successfully complete training to be ServSafe certified through the National Restaurant Association. Language Skills Ability to communicate effectively orally and electronically. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to speak and understand English. Mathematical Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of math on an Excel spreadsheet, calculator, ten key adding machine, or cash register such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentage. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, applying concepts of basic algebra and geometry. REASONING ABILITY/COGNITIVE SKILLS Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to remember previously learned material such as specifics, criteria, techniques, principles, and procedures ; ability to grasp and interpret the meaning of material; ability to use learned material in new and concrete situations; ability to break down material into its component parts so that its organizational structure can be understood; ability to recognize casual relationships, disseminate between behavior mechanisms, and identify elements that are relevant to the validation of a judgment; ability to put parts together to form a new whole or proposed set of operations; ability to relate ideas and formulate hypotheses; ability to judge the value of material for a given purpose on the basis of consistency, logical accuracy, and comparison to standards; ability to appraise judgments involved in the selection of a course of action; ability to identify choices and potential outcomes, determine importance of outcomes, combine information to prioritize options and make decision based on best and most important choice. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. ANNUAL SALARY RANGE $65k - $70k annually + 5% bonus eligibility BENEFITS Employee owned (ESOP), group health coverage for employee and dependents; includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability; 401k, PTO, and Paid holidays. CONCLUSION The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. This is not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. VenuWorks is 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr