Sous Chef - Lansing Center

POSITION: Sous Chef

DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage

REPORTS TO: Director of F&B

FLSA STATUS: Salaried, Exempt        

LEGENDS & ASM GLOBAL

Two powerhouse companies have joined forces to redefine excellence in sports, entertainment, and live events. Together, we combine unmatched expertise with a global reach, offering end-to-end solutions – from venue development and event booking to revenue strategy and hospitality.

Legends brings a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise, and Attractions, working with top-tier clients to deliver exceptional experiences.

ASM Global, the world leader in venue management and live event production, oversees 350+ iconic venues stadiums, arenas, conventions centers and theaters.

Our organization is committed to building an inclusive, innovative environment where differences drive solutions that benefit our team members, guests, and partners. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and accountability, we create a workplace where everyone can succeed. Are you ready to be part of the team that is transforming live entertainment? Join us to make legends happen!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ordering, receiving and preparing food items.
• Maintaining food costs and budget goals.
• Produce required product according to Banquet Event Orders for each event.
• Maintains an active role in local hospitality community and professional associations.
• Attend in-house event-related meetings and relays immediate changes with other departments.
• Maintaining all kitchen equipment cleanliness and annual maintenance.
• Training of all kitchen and stewarding staff to in clued “Serve-safe” and any health department regulations.
• Maintain a Health Department score of 90 or higher.
• Inventory controls.
• Responsible for Kitchen in absence of Executive Chef.
• Assists with monthly inventory.
• Training of all cooks.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• At least four years of culinary experience in a banquet facility producing meals for large events.

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Strong orientation to customer service and ability to work with other staff members in the facility.
• Results oriented individual with the ability to meet required budgetary goals.
• Excellent organizational, planning, communication, and inter-personal skills.
• Ability to undertake and complete multiple tasks.
• Computer skills to include Excel programs.
• Must adhere to local Health Department codes.
• Ability to be creative with food presentations and maintain a quality product. 
• All other duties as assigned.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Serve-Safe certified.

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: Onsite Requires ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in addition to normal business hours. Physical requirements include walking, stooping, lifting to 30 lbs. and standing for the duration of the shift.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends & ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.