In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "Apply Now" above and being redirected, you must fully complete the application process on the follow-up screen. LEGENDS Founded in 2008, Legends is a premium experiences company with more than 1,500 full-time and 30,000 seasonal team members globally. Legends has six divisions operating worldwide - Global Planning, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, and Legends IQ - offering clients and partners a 360-degree service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment.
THE ROLE Legends is seeking an Executive Chef to manage and execute food operations at The Cowboys Club, a private social club and restaurant, where members can socialize, relax, and entertain in an atmosphere that is passionate about the Dallas Cowboys. The Executive Chef is responsible for directing and administering the planning, preparation, production and control of all culinary operations in the Cowboys Club. The Executive Chef will report to the General Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Responsible for managing/overseeing all production, operation and sanitation aspects of all culinary and stewarding operations throughout property.
- Oversees all culinary employees to achieve budgetary, food quality and customer service expectations.
- Creates/develops recipes, dishes, etc. and any additional requirements of the property.
- Manages the hiring, scheduling, training, mentoring and disciplinary action, if required, for all employees.
- Must have the ability to make effective use of available resources, including time, labor and materials, and adjust methodologies to maximize productivity.
- Assists in ensuring schedules are complete based on a forecast.
- Regular quality assurance and quality control inspections in order to maintain cleanliness of all back of the house areas; keeps equipment in proper working order.
- Maintain food, labor and other expenses at budgeted levels.
- Must communicate and work closely with General Manager and Regional Executive Chef.
- Maintain a consistent high level of food quality kitchen productivity, and line of supply.
- Ensure team members to clean their areas as they perform their duties and assist with cleaning in other areas.
- Cross-train those within your department while encouraging, reinforcing and supporting your peers and team.
- Demonstrates competent product knowledge by correct storing and handling of all perishables, maintaining quality, security, value and integrity.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Minimum seven (7) years of experience as an Executive Chef in a high volume food industry
- Bachelor's degree in hotel/restaurant management preferred
- Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to work in a team environment.
- 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.
- 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, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.
Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.
#LI-LH1 Education Preferred
- High School or better
- Associates or better in Food and Beverage
Licenses & Certifications Preferred
- Food Handler's
- ServSafe-food handling
Skills Preferred