Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Basic Life and AD&D insurance
long-term disability insurance
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Daily meals onsite
cell phone stipend
Job Description
Proof of the Pudding is an award-winning catering company renowned throughout the Southeast for its commitment to crafting quality culinary concepts from the ground up. With a strong foundation built on innovation, excellence, and a passion for hospitality, the company has expanded its services into Sports and Entertainment Food & Beverage Services. This expansion includes providing elevated concessions and premium food and beverage offerings to a variety of prestigious venues including collegiate stadiums, PGA golf tournaments, International Boat Shows, Professional Sports Teams, and more. Proof of the Pudding emphasizes creating memorable food experiences by combining culinary expertise with exceptional service,... Show More
Job Requirements
- 7+ years of leadership experience in sports and entertainment premium hospitality operations, food and beverage, operations management with high volume stadium or special events experience
- degree or training in culinary arts, hospitality management, or equivalent
- knowledge of Microsoft Office, internal and external email communications, and purchasing procedures
- knowledge of budget management, labor, and food costs
- must live near or be willing to relocate to Miami, FL
Job Qualifications
- 7+ years of leadership experience in sports and entertainment premium hospitality operations, food and beverage, operations management with high volume stadium or special events experience
- degree or training in culinary arts, hospitality management, or equivalent
- knowledge of Microsoft Office, internal and external email communications, and purchasing procedures
- knowledge of budget management, labor, and food costs
- capable of producing a consistent product in high volume
- excellent listening and communication skills
- ability to run a business with an ownership mindset
- exceptional knife skills, knowledge of a variety of culinary techniques, and ability to teach these skills
Job Duties
- Plan and execute 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 closely with account executives to fully understand event details including custom menus, event set up, and event specifics
- be responsible for all culinary aspects of evented food service areas
- oversee total execution of events and food service while maintaining the highest level of food quality and presentation
- manage purchasing and inventory 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 adhering to company standards
- manage financial goals and food cost while maintaining and tracking venue budget
- train, hold accountable, and schedule culinary staff
- coordinate with HR to ensure schedules for front and back of house are aligned with event schedules
- lead and coach culinary team
- provide support in coordinating and executing special events such as golf and boat events
- perform other related duties as needed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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