LN Venues, Executive Chef - Brooklyn Bowl Philly
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $72,100.00 - $99,400.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Free concert tickets
Adoption assistance
Job Description
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, featuring renowned sectors including Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster stands as the global leader in event ticketing, selling over 500 million tickets annually and serving more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest live entertainment promoter globally, managing over 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals each year for nearly 4,000 artists across 40 countries. The synergy of these divisions allows Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create influential music marketing programs connecting over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans attending Live... 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 (planning and execution of SEO events)
- computer savvy with working knowledge/experience of Excel, databases, word processing and Micros
- ability to run all kitchen operations
- able to lift at least 50 lbs and stand for long periods (10 - 12 hours)
- 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 (planning and execution of SEO events)
- computer savvy with working knowledge/experience of Excel, databases, word processing and Micros
- ability to run all kitchen operations
- able to lift at least 50 lbs and stand for long periods (10 - 12 hours)
- 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 expectation
- control food, beverage and labor costs
- manage operating accounts
- monitor, maintain and control inventory bi-weekly to Brooklyn Bowl standards
- develop menu engineering program to project and monitor trends and predict cost
- ensure proper execution of all corporate mandates, SOPs, and specifications
- assist and support kitchen management in any of their job functions as needed
- ensure positive and creative team environment within department
- facilitate open communication with the sous chefs, supervisors and staff
- facilitate proper inter-departmental communications and organization
- conduct staff evaluations (training, 90-day, annual)
- set written development and performance goals for all team members and monitor progress
- ensure complete and satisfactory on-going staff training per corporate training program
- maintain appropriate staffing levels
- recruit and hire staff/supervisors and ensure that hiring/disciplinary/termination standards follow all Brooklyn Bowl guidelines
- oversee performance evaluations and raise recommendations to AGM and/or GM
- maintain open door policy and build strong professional relationships with staff
- make business decisions that are based on information and follow up efficiently
- gather, share and use information appropriately
- hold monthly department meetings to ensure proper communication and teamwork
- hold individual performance counseling meetings with each sous chef and supervisor regularly
- hold weekly kitchen manager meetings
- ensure adherence to safety guidelines
- plan and execute menus for private parties, corporate rentals, VIP receptions, album release events, and other venue-hosted functions
- conduct tastings with event clients and management when needed
- 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 to ensure seamless food service integration with event schedules
- manage buffet setups, passed appetizers, plated service, and other catering formats as needed
- oversee rental equipment requirements and ensure proper setup and return
- work with corporate food and beverage to create cost-effective specials and menu changes to achieve maximum sales
- ensure that bi-annual restaurant menu roll-out is executed to specifications
- maintain food quality level that provides excellent value and increases guest visit frequency
- participate in fundraising events and community appearances to increase Brooklyn Bowl awareness
- ensure staff has supplies needed to facilitate job
- provide staff with proper equipment training when hired
- maintain all equipment
- organize and plan all events to Brooklyn Bowl specifications
- ensure housekeeping standards compliance with inspection and health code guidelines
- utilize Brooklyn Bowl back of house tools and systems consistently to improve business
- ensure Brooklyn Bowl specification forms are updated and used to ensure consistency
- enter employee data in system prior to any work performed
- ensure all employee data is correct in system and maintain accurate employee files
- maintain and update menu item counts
- audit and enter employee time card adjustment sheets for accuracy and tracking
- uphold food standards per Brooklyn Bowl specifications
- obtain proper approvals for any changes
- monitor food portions and provide recommendations for revisions
- provide quarterly new menu item recommendations
- report guest and crew feedback and ensure issue resolution
- ensure 100% recipe adherence
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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