Executive Chef - Sporting Venue - Gecko Hospitality
Raleigh, NC 27601
About the Job
Executive Chef Sports and Entertainment Venues
Raleigh, NC
Salary $70K - $85K + Bonuses
Its all about the food! The Executive Chef is the leader for all things culinary at the location - from setting the menu standards to training team members and being the face of the culinary program. This position will directly manage all culinary aspects. Food is a central part of the guest experience and the Executive chef is the visionary behind that food. The ideal candidate will be an experienced food and beverage leader. The Executive Chef will provide hands-on leadership to ensure high performance, proficient operations, and delivers culinary creations that exceed guest expectations.
Responsibilities
Job Requirements
Benefits
Raleigh, NC
Salary $70K - $85K + Bonuses
Its all about the food! The Executive Chef is the leader for all things culinary at the location - from setting the menu standards to training team members and being the face of the culinary program. This position will directly manage all culinary aspects. Food is a central part of the guest experience and the Executive chef is the visionary behind that food. The ideal candidate will be an experienced food and beverage leader. The Executive Chef will provide hands-on leadership to ensure high performance, proficient operations, and delivers culinary creations that exceed guest expectations.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute event menus for a variety of sporting events including hospitality suites, club areas, and concessions.
- Proactively coaching and motivating team members to deliver their best
- Working closely with the purchasing and finance teams to develop an offer that delivers financially and delights our guests
- Support efforts to drive revenue by participating in social media activities
- Creating and distributing team members schedules in line with revenue forecasts
- Overseeing menu design and updates in line with food trends and internal data, cost of goods, and popularity
- Creation of menu build diagrams
- Creation of customized group sales/event menus in partnership with the sales teams
- Delivering training and coaching to team members on both the menu and general culinary skills
- Management of culinary department budget
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- 5+ years of culinary leadership in Sports & Entertainment Hospitality Operations, F&B, Operations Management Experience in high volume stadiums or special events is necessary
- Knowledge of budget management, labor, and food costs.
- A culinary degree, or equivalent in work history is preferred
- High level of computer literacy
- Passion for hospitality, food, and retail
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision plans
- Life insurance
- 401K
- Short- & long-term disability
- Phone reimbursement
- Paid Vacation
Source : Gecko Hospitality