Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
retirement savings plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
Employee wellness programs
Job Description
ASM Global, a world leader in the management of publicly assembled venues, proudly operates the renowned Albuquerque Convention Center along with associated venues like the Kiva Auditorium, Civic Plaza, Jennifer Riordan Spark Kindness Sports Complex, and the Rail Yards. ASM Global stands at the forefront of venue operations, delivering top-tier experiences through innovative management and dedicated operational excellence. This dynamic company is committed to fostering inclusive growth and creating memorable experiences for all visitors, clients, and staff across a diverse range of events and activities hosted annually. The organization is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, striving to empower women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to thrive within their professional careers. With a focus on quality, innovation, and community engagement, ASM Global elevates the service standards of public assembly facilities, making it a distinguished name in the hospitality and event management sectors.Show More
The Executive Sous Chef position at ASM Global’s Albuquerque Convention Center is a full-time, exempt role pivotal to the culinary and operational success of multiple prominent venues under its care. This role demands an experienced and visionary culinary professional responsible for assisting the Executive Chef in crafting and delivering exceptional food and beverage services tailored to a wide variety of large-scale events. The Executive Sous Chef leads culinary teams in creating diverse and innovative menu options, ensuring the highest quality, presentation, and taste consistency across all culinary offerings. A critical aspect of this position involves mentoring, training, and developing kitchen staff to uphold impeccable standards of service and safety.
This leadership role collaborates closely with the Executive Chef to innovate seasonal and special event menus that align with the latest culinary trends and cater to client preferences. The Executive Sous Chef also plays an active role in maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations through regular inspections of kitchen equipment, food preparation, and storage areas. Budgetary oversight is another key responsibility, involving inventory control, food cost monitoring, and labor expense management to maintain financial efficiency in culinary operations. With responsibilities extending across multiple venues, the Executive Sous Chef must exhibit remarkable flexibility, creativity, and problem-solving skills to adapt to varying event demands and ensure exceptional guest experiences.
In addition to operational oversight, this position requires engagement with the local hospitality community and professional associations, fostering a network of culinary excellence and continuous professional development. When the Executive Chef is absent, the Executive Sous Chef assumes full responsibility for kitchen management, coordinating staff and event food service execution to ensure seamless operations. This role requires a committed, detail-oriented individual with a proven track record in high-volume kitchen environments who can thrive under pressure, maintain organized operations, and uphold ASM Global’s mission for outstanding service excellence.Show Less
This leadership role collaborates closely with the Executive Chef to innovate seasonal and special event menus that align with the latest culinary trends and cater to client preferences. The Executive Sous Chef also plays an active role in maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations through regular inspections of kitchen equipment, food preparation, and storage areas. Budgetary oversight is another key responsibility, involving inventory control, food cost monitoring, and labor expense management to maintain financial efficiency in culinary operations. With responsibilities extending across multiple venues, the Executive Sous Chef must exhibit remarkable flexibility, creativity, and problem-solving skills to adapt to varying event demands and ensure exceptional guest experiences.
In addition to operational oversight, this position requires engagement with the local hospitality community and professional associations, fostering a network of culinary excellence and continuous professional development. When the Executive Chef is absent, the Executive Sous Chef assumes full responsibility for kitchen management, coordinating staff and event food service execution to ensure seamless operations. This role requires a committed, detail-oriented individual with a proven track record in high-volume kitchen environments who can thrive under pressure, maintain organized operations, and uphold ASM Global’s mission for outstanding service excellence.Show Less
Job Requirements
- Culinary certificate or equivalent
- Minimum of four years of increasingly responsible kitchen management experience
- Ability to work extended or irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Able to work effectively and safely in environments with wet floors, temperature extremes, and excessive noise
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds and maneuver within banquet and concessions/short order kitchen environments
- Knowledge of Serve-safe and health department regulations
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Proficient in inventory management and kitchen software
- Results-oriented with budget management capabilities
- Computer literacy with word processing and spreadsheet programs
Job Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in a high-volume kitchen environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
- Advanced knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen safety standards
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing situations
- Proficiency in inventory management and kitchen software
- Results oriented individual with a track record of meeting or exceeding budgetary goals
- Superior organizational, planning, communication, and inter-personal skills
- Computer skills to include word processing and spreadsheet programs
- Culinary certificate or equivalent and minimum of four years of kitchen management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Job Duties
- Assist the Executive Chef in developing and executing creative and diverse menu options for various events and functions
- Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and taste, ensuring consistency across all dishes
- Conduct regular inspections of equipment and food preparation and storage areas to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef to create seasonal and special event menus that reflect current culinary trends and client preferences
- Assist with monthly inventory, monitoring food costs, and labor expenses to ensure adherence to budgetary guidelines
- Maintain an active role in local hospitality community and professional associations
- Responsible for Kitchen in absence of Executive Chef
- Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff, including line cooks and kitchen assistants
- Supervise daily kitchen operations, including ordering, food preparation, cooking, and plating
- Training of all kitchen and stewarding staff to include Serve-safe and any health department regulations
- Oversee the execution of food service during events, ensuring timely and efficient service
- Address any issues that arise during events and make on-the-spot decisions to ensure guest satisfaction
- Other duties as assigned
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