What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager position at New Hampshire Fisher Cats?
About the New Hampshire Fisher Cats:
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, deliver exciting baseball and family-friendly events at Delta Dental Stadium. With a legacy of developing top talent and giving back through the Fisher Cats Foundation, they are a vital part of the Manchester community. The New Hampshire Fisher Cats are a proud member club of Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH). DBH was formed in 2021 to support, promote, and enhance Minor League Baseball through best practices, professional management, innovation, and investment.
Position Overview:
The Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager is responsible for effectively and profitably managing kitchen operations for all baseball and non-baseball events at Delta Dental Stadium. This position reports to the Director, Food & Beverage.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all Stadium Food Production staff in the execution of food service during (but not limited to) games, special events, player meals, staff meals, and suite food.
- Oversees overall food prep and presentation and ensures to maintain quality and proper presentation of all food products.
- Ability to motivate and encourage the kitchen staff while creating a positive environment.
- Responsible for training in all food production areas to include but not limited to Picnics, Concessions, Kiosks and Suites.
- Responsible for maintaining and regular cleaning of Food & Beverage equipment and locations.
- Ensuring best practices for safety and sanitation in the kitchen in accordance with NH Health Department regulations.
- Ensures timely delivery of food to Teams, Staff and Suites.
- Identify and execute strategies to expedite service and production.
- Responsible for putting away products as they are delivered.
- Perform other related duties, tasks, and responsibilities as required; this role will support other departments as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have 3 years of culinary management experience.
- Experience in High Volume food production.
- Serve Safe Certified Preferred (this will be required once hired)
- Ability to effectively multi-task and communicate in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor in the face of adversity.
- Ability to be at the stadium long hours including night, weekend, and holiday events.
- Culinary or Hospitality experience in a stadium or entertainment venue preferred but not required.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.