• Sous Chef

    ASM Global (Punta Gorda, FL)


    POSITION: Sous Chef

     

    DEPARTMENT: Food and Beverage

     

    REPORTS TO: Executive Chef

     

    FLSA STATUS: Salaried, Exempt

    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. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!

    THE ROLE

    Responsible for managing/overseeing production, operation, and sanitation aspects of all culinary and stewarding operations throughout Facility. The Executive Sous Chef will report to the Executive Chef.

    ESSENTIAL DUTES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    + People and products focused hands-on management of day-to-day operations of all food outlet kitchens. Implements and enforces all departmental and organizational policies and procedures. Assure staff compliance with all standards, policies and procedures.

    + Managing associates utilizing Sous Chefs and Lead Cooks through planning and scheduling of work assignments and performance development. Administers corrective counseling process, training and development, appraisals, payroll accountability.

    + Plan innovative menus, maintaining financial responsibility for the menu mix. Analyze menu and food costs and the preparation of cost and quality efficient menus/specials. Prepare reports regarding food and menu analysis.

    + Prepare cost-saving annual budgets and ensure all fiscal responsibilities are met.

    + Oversees inventory management to ensure all outlets are adequately supplied at all times. Performs periodic inventory. Requisitioning and Purchasing. Maintains effective vendor relationships.

    + Oversee the sanitation standards of all kitchens to assure compliance with local health department standards and company standards.

    + Direct interaction with high level clients

    + Perform related duties as assigned by Management

    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

    + The ideal team member will have a degree or certification from an accredited culinary arts institute, or apprenticeship certification from the American Culinary Federation.

    + At least three (3) to five (5) years of experience as an executive sous chef in a high-volume food industry.

    + Proven track record in improving kitchen efficiencies, quality, food and labor costs.

    + Must have excellent managerial, 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.

    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.

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    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 Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply.