Executive Sous Chef - Golf & Special Events

Proof of the Pudding is an award-winning catering company throughout 13 states with a commitment to creating quality culinary innovations. This standard was upheld through the expansion into Sports and Entertainment Hospitality Services by providing elevated concessions and premium offerings to collegiate stadiums, PGA golf tournaments, International Boat Shows, Professional Sports Teams, & more.

We are seeking a seasoned, motivated, and innovative leader to join our growing Sports & Entertainment team as the Executive Sous Chef. In this position, you will assist in leading all culinary aspects of events including prior planning, cost management, kitchen staffing, onsite execution, logistics, equipment needs, postproduction check lists, clean up, and budget work. Event timelines often overlap, and cross-country travel is necessary for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Be a leader on the culinary team at a variety of events. This position will mainly focus on golf tournaments but will lead and support other venues such as boat shows, collegiate stadiums, concerts, racetracks, and more.
• Develop, implement, and communicate creative menu items that adhere to the Proof of the Pudding standard
• Creating or updating Production sheets, order building, distribution sheets, scheduling, production schedules
• Execution of events and food service while maintaining the highest level of food quality and presentation
• Assist the Executive Chef with management of financial goals and food cost of multiple coinciding events while maintaining and tracking the culinary budget
• Capable of producing a consistent product in high volume for multiple service times per day
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen/food service areas
• Create and maintain the overall moral of the kitchen and culinary team
• Schedule staff and food production in accordance with the demands of business by working closely with the staffing and sales departments to ensure communication and budgets are kept
• Oversee logistical planning and execution of events including communicating equipment needs and kitchen layouts
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, internal and external email communications, and purchasing procedures
• Lead satellite kitchens including hourly staff, food execution timeline, and daily prep work.

Performs other related duties as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• 4 years in a leadership culinary role, experience in S&E or large scale events is needed
• Must have impeccable integrity for the business, the community and the Proof of the Pudding Team.
• Possess the necessary qualities of self- motivation, desire to learn, and enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, demanding, collaborative environment
• Possess the necessary interpersonal skills and demeanor for maintaining a safe, equitable and inclusive work environment

Specialized Qualifications:

• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Proven time management and delegation abilities
• Exhibit cooking skills, knowledge, and food handling skills consistent with contemporary training and have the desire to learn more
• Ability to perform physical tasks; such as but not limited to, lifting approx. 30 lbs.

Work Environment 

This position breakdown will be around 60% office work and 40% event attendance.  Ideal candidate must be able to be productive in a work from home setting. Office work entails computer usage, interdepartmental meetings and communications via email, phone, and in person, and assisting with event preparation and planning. Event attendance includes traveling to events across the country, leading teams, and being a managerial presence. Events will be in an outdoor setting with movement between temporary structures, buildings, and semi loading trucks. Supporting other operations throughout the year, including boat shows, colleges and new events.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Periods of standing, moving through an event space, and traveling from venue to venue with bending, lifting, scooping, and carrying miscellaneous equipment and food items
• Ability to perform physical tasks; such as but not limited to, lifting approx. 25 lbs.

CORE VALUE AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Business Acumen - Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships.  Possess the expertise and skill levels required of the job and perform with quality.
• Dedication - Dependable, reliable and follows through on projects from inception to completion.  Willing to put in as much time as necessary to complete tasks.  Demonstrate a win-win attitude: “see it, own it, solve it.”
• Ethics and Integrity - Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company’s culture, values and beliefs while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct. 
• Safety & Security - Observe safety and security standards.  Use equipment and materials properly.  Comply with safety standards and personal protective equipment requirements.  Report potential unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate person immediately.  Promote restaurant safety, cleanliness and security compliance at all times.
• Teamwork - Cooperate and be willing to work as a team player to achieve goals and tasks accurately, efficiently and timely.
• Communication - Communicate clearly and effectively with mutual respect, understanding and trust to fellow associates, managers, supervisors and guests. Listen carefully to opinions and views of others; state understanding of what has been heard. 
• Initiative - Contribute new ideas and suggestions to enhance productivity and efficiency.  Be proactive in troubleshooting problems or issues and take action to mitigate potential problems.
• Adaptability & Planning - Possess the ability to learn new tasks and adjusts well to new situations.  Perform well under tight time schedules and pressures to change direction quickly.
• Service Orientation - Demonstrates a sense of urgency. Is welcoming, friendly and smiles when visible to guests.   

Position Salary & Benefits:

• The salary range is $80,000-$90,000/year, 11% performance bonus 
• Proof is pleased to provide all full-time eligible employees with Basic Life and AD&D as well as long term disability at no cost to employees 
• Full-time eligible employees may choose to enroll in optional benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, and Voluntary Hospitality Indemnity 

Proof of the Pudding and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000