LN Venues, Executive Chef - Brooklyn Bowl Philly
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Living wage
Job Description
Live Nation Entertainment is a global leader in live entertainment, renowned for producing the most extraordinary live music experiences across the world. The company integrates market leaders such as Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship under one umbrella, orchestrating a seamless ecosystem that promotes over 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists across more than 40 countries. Ticketmaster, the leader in event ticketing globally, sells over 500 million tickets yearly and serves more than 12,000 clients worldwide, amplifying the reach and impact of Live Nation Entertainment's offerings. Live Nation Media & Sponsorship enriches... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of kitchen management and fine dining cooking experience in leadership role
- skilled in cooking, cost controls, management, crew training and development
- working knowledge of kitchen and dishwashing procedures
- knowledge of food and beverage, labor and product costs
- high level of catering knowledge including planning and execution of special events
- computer savvy with experience in Excel, databases, word processing and Micros
- ability to run all kitchen operations
- able to lift at least 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time
- tolerant of extreme heat
- comfortable working in a fast-paced and loud environment
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of kitchen management and fine dining cooking experience in leadership role
- skilled in cooking, cost controls, management, crew training and development
- working knowledge of kitchen and dishwashing procedures
- knowledge of food and beverage, labor and product costs
- high level of catering knowledge including planning and execution of special events
- computer savvy with experience in Excel, databases, word processing and Micros
- ability to run all kitchen operations
- able to lift at least 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time
- tolerant of extreme heat
- comfortable working in a fast-paced and loud environment
- knowledge of operations and procedures of a multi-faceted entertainment venue preferred
Job Duties
- Meet or exceed budgetary expectations
- control food, beverage and labor costs
- manage operating accounts
- monitor, maintain and control inventory bi-weekly to standards
- develop menu engineering program to project and monitor trends and predict cost
- ensure proper execution of corporate mandates, SOPs, and specifications
- assist and support kitchen management as needed
- ensure positive and creative team environment within the department
- facilitate open communication with sous chefs, supervisors and staff
- facilitate proper inter-departmental communications and organization
- conduct staff evaluations and set development and performance goals
- ensure ongoing staff training per corporate training program
- maintain appropriate staffing levels and recruit and hire staff and supervisors
- oversee performance evaluations and raise recommendations
- maintain open door policy and build strong professional relationships with staff
- make informed business decisions and follow up efficiently
- gather, share and use information appropriately
- hold monthly department meetings to ensure communication and teamwork
- hold individual performance counseling meetings with sous chefs and supervisors
- hold weekly kitchen manager meetings
- ensure adherence to safety guidelines
- plan and execute menus for special events and private parties
- conduct tastings with event clients and management
- build custom catering packages based on event objectives, budget, and guest count
- coordinate event-day culinary timelines including prep, setup, service execution, and breakdown
- collaborate with event coordinators, bar staff, and production teams
- manage buffet setups, passed appetizers, plated service, and other catering formats
- oversee rental equipment requirements and ensure proper setup and return
- work with corporate food and beverage to develop specials and menu changes
- execute bi-annual restaurant menu roll-out
- maintain food quality to increase guest visit frequency
- participate in fundraising events and community appearances
- ensure staff has needed supplies
- provide proper equipment training
- maintain all equipment
- organize and plan events to specifications
- ensure housekeeping standards comply with inspection guidelines and local health code
- utilize back-of-house tools and systems consistently to improve business
- update specification forms for consistency
- enter and maintain employee data in labor systems
- maintain and update menu item counts
- audit and enter employee time card adjustments
- uphold food standards per specifications and obtain approvals for changes
- monitor food portions and recommend revisions
- provide quarterly new menu item recommendations
- report guest and crew feedback and ensure issue resolution
- ensure 100 percent recipe adherence
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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