Executive Sous Chef | Full-Time | Inter & Co Stadium at Oak View Group

Orlando, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

70000.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Meal Planning, Procurement, Kitchen Management, Supervision, Sanitation Compliance, Profitability, Staff Scheduling, Recipe Adherence, Food Preparation, Inventory Management, Training, Mentoring, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Communication, Multi-tasking

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Oak View Group Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. Position Summary Under the leadership of the Executive Chef and acting in his/her absence, the Executive Sous Chef is in charge and runs the operation being entrusted with substantive leadership and management responsibilities, including responsibility on a daily basis for planning meals, procurement of food supplies and kitchen equipment, production of meals, supervising and coordinating the work of the kitchen personnel, assuring that food preparation is economical and complying with all ClubCorp quality standards. The Executive Sous Chef should have working knowledge of applicable health, sanitation, and licensing ordinances. He/she is also responsible for the profitable operation of the Food Preparation Department. The relationship between the Chef and the Executive Sous Chef is one of shared leadership and, through this developmental assignment, the Executive Sous Chef acquires the knowledge and problem-solving abilities to be promoted to an Executive Chef position. The Executive Sous Chef directly Supervises several kitchen personnel including cooks, prep cooks & dishwashers. This role pays an annual salary of $60,000-$70,000 Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays) This position will remain open until June 5, 2026. About the Venue Opened in March 2017, Inter&Co Stadium is home to Orlando City of Major League Soccer (MLS) and Orlando Pride of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). The soccer-specific stadium is located in the heart of Downtown Orlando and was the first MLS stadium to open with five consecutive victories. To date, the stadium has hosted U.S. Men’s National Team’s 2018 & 22 World Cup Qualifiers, the U.S. Women’s National Team in the 2018, 2020, & 2023 SheBelieves Cup and a host of other world-class events. Responsibilities Supervises all line set-up, prep and breakdown activities. Responsible for in-service delegation of tasks to line personnel. Supervises all buffet, beverage, break, and carving table set-up and breakdown. Responsible for set-up of all equipment necessary for above mentioned areas, including but not limited to: chaffing dishes, sternos, china, serving ware, silverware, bowls and platters, heating lamps, and cutting boards Assists Executive Chef with fulfilling kitchen record keeping and administrative requirements including food inventories and ordering of food products. Responsible for organizing employee work schedules, ensuring appropriate coverage for all kitchen areas. Measure, mix and cook ingredients according to recipes Use a variety of pots, pans, knives and other equipment to prepare and serve food. Maintain a clean kitchen. At the end of the day there should be NO food debris on the floor, walls, equipment, work tables, ceilings or any other surface located with-in the kitchen area. This same standard must be maintained in all food production areas outside of the main kitchen. Ensures kitchen staff are aware of work place expectations by providing on-going assistance, training and mentoring to kitchen staff. Promote a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative workplace environment by working side by side with staff. Assists Executive Chef to ensure quality, consistency and concept are maintained. Monitors production of food preparation, ensuring recipe specifications, portion controls, and kitchen timings are met. Monitors all food served relative to appearance, temperature, sanitary and quality standards. Monitor events, materials and surroundings. Guide, direct and motivate kitchen employees. Ensure that all food safety standards are followed. Communicate with supervisors, peers and subordinates. Make decisions and solve problems. Organize, plan and prioritize work. Evaluate information against standards. Carry out ideas, programs, systems or products. Document and record all personnel discipline information. Work with Human resources for personnel discipline issues. Other duties as assigned by Executive Chef. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent GED. Minimum of 3-5 years in similar position in a sports venue, hotel or convention center setting with prior supervisory experience. State issued Health Certificate and immunizations are required. Technical proficiency and experience demonstrating verifiable knowledge of food preparation methods. Ability to positively interact with diverse personalities, including co-workers, subordinates, guests and purveyors in a variety of work situations. Must have active listening and effective communication skills. Ability to develop results-oriented staff through effective training, evaluation, motivation, coaching and counseling. Ability to assist others in developing needed skills for effective job performance. Ability to positively distribute responsibility to others to meet objectives and achieve desired results. Ability to recognize problems and to creatively and expeditiously find solutions. Ability to set priorities and use initiative; solid decision-maker. Ability to be detail-oriented, multi-task and effectively prioritize in a continuously changing environment. Ability to be self-directed while working in a team-oriented environment. Ability to work a flexible schedule; able and willing to work nights, weekends and long hours. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Ability to speak clearly so that listeners may understand. Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry heavy objects. Must be Serve Safe certified. Knowledge of and skill in using computer software, including MS Word/ Excel/ Outlook. Ability to work closely with kitchen staff, but also spend time alone cooking. Must be able to supervise, coach, and train employees. General knowledge for the health and safety of patrons and staff. Must be constantly aware of frequently changing events in cooking processes. Must be able to multi-task. Knowledge of the rules and uses of numbers in mathematics. Knowledge of US Foods Menu Profit Pro a plus. Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds. Equal Opportunity Employer Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

Responsibilities

The Executive Sous Chef assumes leadership in the Executive Chef's absence, managing daily operations including meal planning, procurement, production, and supervising kitchen personnel to ensure compliance with quality standards. This role is developmental, aiming to prepare the Sous Chef for promotion to an Executive Chef position through shared leadership and problem-solving.