Executive Chef

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.
• Respond to guest complaints and service opportunities, gathering feedback to affirm or improve food and service quality.
• Control labor costs through effective scheduling of staff based on event needs.
• Interview, hire, and train kitchen team members, ensuring a skilled and motivated team.
• Establish and maintain PAR levels, ensuring accurate inventory management.
• Attend BEO meetings to ensure all events are executed as planned.
• Assist with the completion of month-end inventory.
• Recognize and encourage exceptional customer service provided by kitchen staff.

• Minimum 2+ years' experience in the culinary industry as a Chef.
• Minimum 2+ years' supervisory experience.
• Dependable transportation to and from work.
• Language skills: 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 that may include 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.
• 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, willing to set own priorities aside to help others.
• Integrity: Trustworthy and honest, takes accountability when appropriate.
• Detail-Oriented, demonstrates a consistent level of accuracy and thoroughness.