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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Chef to lead our Banquet Operations team at Spooky Nook Sports. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for managing the preparation, production, and presentation of high-quality dishes for our banquets and concessions.

• Manage and supervise a team of kitchen staff to ensure the highest standards of food quality, safety, and presentation.
• Develop and implement menus for banquets and concessions, ensuring consistency and excellence in every dish.
• Collaborate with the Sales and Events team to plan and execute special event menus, ensuring seamless execution and exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and positive work environment, adhering to all food safety and cleanliness standards.
• Forecast food consumption and requisition inventory to ensure accurate food purchasing and minimize waste.
• Control labor costs through effective scheduling and staff management.
• Interview, hire, and train kitchen team members, ensuring a high-performing and motivated team.
• Establish and maintain PAR levels, ensuring optimal inventory management and minimizing losses.
• Attend BEO meetings to ensure all events are executed as planned, and respond to any guest complaints or service opportunities.
• Assist with the completion of month-end inventory and maintain accurate records of food safety training completions.

• Minimum 2+ years' experience in the culinary industry as a Chef, with a minimum of 2+ years' supervisory experience.
• Dependable transportation to and from work.
• Fluent knowledge of the English language, including the ability to read and interpret written information and speak and understand verbal communication.
• Ability to fulfill the physical requirements of the position, with any reasonable accommodations as necessary.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

• Degree from a Culinary Arts program.
• Ability to distinguish ingredients by taste, smell, or sight.
• Highly dependable with a history of consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Guest-focused/service-oriented, with the ability to see the big picture and impact on the company.
• Demonstrates a positive and friendly attitude towards guests, customers, and fellow employees, with a respectful and professional demeanor.
• Self-starting and motivated, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects/duties at once.
• Team-focused mindset, with a willingness to set own priorities aside to help others and contribute to building a positive team spirit and morale.
• Integrity: trustworthy and honest, with the ability to take accountability when necessary.
• Detail-Oriented, with a consistent level of accuracy and thoroughness, and a willingness to look for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Ability to remain calm in tense or stressful situations.