Legends Global
Sous Chef (Highmark Stadium-Buffalo Bills)
Legends Global, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266
Company
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.
Role Overview Under the direction of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef, the Sous Chef will support all culinary operations, overseeing production, operation, and sanitation aspects of culinary and stewarding operations throughout the facility.
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
Lead team with respect and commitment to exceeding guest expectations daily
Monitor all food preparation and kitchen activities to ensure compliance with Health Department regulations
Write, cost, test, maintain and update all menu specifications, recipes and pictures, production forecasts, and ensure same are being followed
Adhere to and enforce inventory and labor control measures; perform inventory counts as requested
Provide efficient service and quality products by maintaining positive customer and client relations through effective communication and prudent financial practices
Ensure all workstations, storerooms and dining areas remain clean, sanitized, safe and in proper working order always
Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legends Global policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Education and 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
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
Skills and Abilities
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 of up to $68,000 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 The New Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY
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. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Entertainment Providers
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Role Overview Under the direction of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef, the Sous Chef will support all culinary operations, overseeing production, operation, and sanitation aspects of culinary and stewarding operations throughout the facility.
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
Lead team with respect and commitment to exceeding guest expectations daily
Monitor all food preparation and kitchen activities to ensure compliance with Health Department regulations
Write, cost, test, maintain and update all menu specifications, recipes and pictures, production forecasts, and ensure same are being followed
Adhere to and enforce inventory and labor control measures; perform inventory counts as requested
Provide efficient service and quality products by maintaining positive customer and client relations through effective communication and prudent financial practices
Ensure all workstations, storerooms and dining areas remain clean, sanitized, safe and in proper working order always
Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legends Global policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Education and 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
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
Skills and Abilities
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 of up to $68,000 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 The New Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY
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. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Entertainment Providers
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