Sous Chef| Ensemble Arts - Oak View Group

Oak View Group:

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary:

Ensemble Arts Philadelphia is looking for a hard-working and passionate Café & Lounge Sous Chef, to join our new project opening Fall 2024. A market fresh coffee and sandwich shop during the day - that flips into a fun cocktail bar/lounge in the evening servicing small plates.

 

This role pays an hourly rate of $26 to $28.

 

Benefits for FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays).

 

This position will remain open until December 31, 2024.

Responsibilities:

• Have working knowledge of kitchen management, inventory management, staff scheduling and food/labor cost maintenance.
• Successfully expedite services of 100+ daily.
• Able to manage the line and assure food quality, presentation and consistency standards are maintained during service.
• Have experience creating and maintaining prep lists, placing orders, and working with vendors.
• Assist with BOH facilities maintenance and upkeep.
• Responsible for the supervision and coordination of activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
• Evaluates and solves procedural issues to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Provides training to all kitchen staff to consistently upgrade cooking skills.
• Records production and operational data on specified forms according to local regulations.

Qualifications:

• Complete knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards.
• Ability to work cold and hot stations.
• knowledge of both savory and pastry. 
• Knowledge of seasonal produce and products.
• Ability to deliver high standards.
• Ability to manage a kitchen team of 6+ employees.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to perform multiple tasks at once.
• Overseeing scheduling and inventory to work within a set budget.
• Strong communication skills a must.
• Team-orientated and positive attitude.

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.