Job Overview
Compensation
Salary
Range $65,000.00 - $75,000.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401k
short term disability
long term disability
Cell phone reimbursement
Health savings account
Job Description
Proof of the Pudding is an award-winning catering company renowned throughout the Southeast for its steadfast commitment to creating quality culinary concepts from scratch. Established as a pioneer in the catering industry, the company has expanded its expertise into Sports and Entertainment Food and Beverage Services, offering elevated concessions and premium culinary offerings. Their clientele includes collegiate stadiums, prestigious PGA golf tournaments, International Boat Shows, professional sports teams, and more. This demonstrates the company’s capability to deliver high-caliber service across a diverse range of large-scale, high-profile events. The company prides itself on innovation, excellence in culinary standards, and customer satisfaction, making it a preferred partner for major venues and events across the region.
Proof of the Pudding has recently partnered with the Joliet Slammers, marking a significant venture in providing premier hospitality and culinary services at stadium events. They are seeking an Executive Chef to oversee the entire culinary program for the stadium. This role plays a vital part in managing and elevating both the premium hospitality and concession services during sporting events, concerts, catering functions, and various special events. The Executive Chef will be responsible for providing hands-on leadership to ensure the kitchen operates seamlessly and maintains the highest standard of food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
In addition to culinary supervision, the Executive Chef is tasked with balancing revenue maximization and expense control to meet venue financial objectives. They will work closely with the General Manager to understand event specifics, including detailed menu planning, setup logistics, and other event requirements. The position emphasizes the importance of collaboration and effective communication across teams to consistently deliver an outstanding guest experience.
Key responsibilities include planning and executing game-day and event-specific menus, ensuring strict compliance with sanitation, safety, and security standards, and overseeing purchasing and inventory management for all culinary operations. The Executive Chef will also be involved in budget preparation, forecasting, and financial reporting including labor versus sales analysis and invoice tracking.
This role demands strong leadership skills to train, schedule, and hold accountable the culinary staff while fostering a team-oriented work environment. The Executive Chef is expected to lead by example, mentor junior staff, and create a culture of continuous improvement and enthusiasm within the culinary team. Additional duties include developing creative menu items adhering to Proof of the Pudding’s standard of innovation, maintaining positive client relationships, and ensuring consistent product quality during high-volume service periods.
The Executive Chef position is based onsite at the venue during events and involves dynamic, physical work including standing, moving throughout the kitchen and venue, and performing tasks such as lifting up to 30 pounds. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of $65,000 to $75,000 per year plus potential bonuses, along with comprehensive benefits like health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, disability coverage, cell phone reimbursement, and Health Savings Account opportunities. Proof of the Pudding embraces diversity and inclusion, strongly supporting equal employment opportunities for all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
Proof of the Pudding has recently partnered with the Joliet Slammers, marking a significant venture in providing premier hospitality and culinary services at stadium events. They are seeking an Executive Chef to oversee the entire culinary program for the stadium. This role plays a vital part in managing and elevating both the premium hospitality and concession services during sporting events, concerts, catering functions, and various special events. The Executive Chef will be responsible for providing hands-on leadership to ensure the kitchen operates seamlessly and maintains the highest standard of food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
In addition to culinary supervision, the Executive Chef is tasked with balancing revenue maximization and expense control to meet venue financial objectives. They will work closely with the General Manager to understand event specifics, including detailed menu planning, setup logistics, and other event requirements. The position emphasizes the importance of collaboration and effective communication across teams to consistently deliver an outstanding guest experience.
Key responsibilities include planning and executing game-day and event-specific menus, ensuring strict compliance with sanitation, safety, and security standards, and overseeing purchasing and inventory management for all culinary operations. The Executive Chef will also be involved in budget preparation, forecasting, and financial reporting including labor versus sales analysis and invoice tracking.
This role demands strong leadership skills to train, schedule, and hold accountable the culinary staff while fostering a team-oriented work environment. The Executive Chef is expected to lead by example, mentor junior staff, and create a culture of continuous improvement and enthusiasm within the culinary team. Additional duties include developing creative menu items adhering to Proof of the Pudding’s standard of innovation, maintaining positive client relationships, and ensuring consistent product quality during high-volume service periods.
The Executive Chef position is based onsite at the venue during events and involves dynamic, physical work including standing, moving throughout the kitchen and venue, and performing tasks such as lifting up to 30 pounds. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of $65,000 to $75,000 per year plus potential bonuses, along with comprehensive benefits like health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, disability coverage, cell phone reimbursement, and Health Savings Account opportunities. Proof of the Pudding embraces diversity and inclusion, strongly supporting equal employment opportunities for all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
Job Requirements
- 8+ years experience in a leadership culinary role
- proficient in Microsoft Office, internal and external email systems, and purchasing procedures
- high integrity and professional ethics
- self-motivated with a desire to learn
- strong interpersonal skills to maintain a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace
- ability to build and maintain client relationships
- excellent communication and listening skills
- effective time management and delegation abilities
- ability to consistently produce high volume food service products
- comply with sanitation, safety, and security standards
- able to perform physical work including lifting approximately 30 lbs
Job Qualifications
- 8+ years in a leadership culinary role
- knowledge of Microsoft Office, internal and external email communications, and purchasing procedures
- impeccable integrity for the business, the community, and the Proof of the Pudding Team
- self-motivated, eager to learn, and enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced, demanding, collaborative environment
- interpersonal skills and demeanor for maintaining a safe, equitable and inclusive work environment
- proven experience building and maintaining positive relationships with clients
- excellent listening and communication skills
- proven time management and delegation abilities
- capable of producing a consistent product in high volume for multiple service times per day
Job Duties
- Plan and execute game-day and event menus
- maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures
- comply with legal regulations
- secure revenues
- maintain security systems
- manage and work very closely with General Manager to fully understand event details including custom menus, event set up, and event specifics
- responsible for all culinary aspects of gameday food service areas
- total execution of events and food service while maintaining the highest level of food quality and presentation
- purchasing and inventory management for all culinary operations
- meet venue financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, initiating corrective actions
- create weekly financial reporting including declining balance, invoice tracking and labor vs. sales reports
- develop, implement, and communicate creative menu items that adhere to the Proof of the Pudding standard of innovation and excellence
- manage financial goals and food cost while maintaining and tracking the venue’s budget
- responsible for training, accountability, and scheduling of the culinary staff
- lead and coach culinary department to develop a strong and growing team
- perform other related duties as needed
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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