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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $43,600.00 - $70,900.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
Flexible work schedules
Job Description
Dickies Arena of Fort Worth, Texas, managed by Trail Drive Management Corporation (TDMC), is a premier multipurpose venue that hosts a wide variety of events including concerts, sporting events, family entertainment, and the renowned Fort Worth Stock Show rodeo. With a seating capacity of 14,000, this state-of-the-art arena is known for its dynamic event hosting capabilities and exceptional guest experiences. Owned by the City of Fort Worth and opened in November 2019, Dickies Arena swiftly became a key cultural and entertainment hub in the region. As a venue that prides itself on operational excellence, it emphasizes quality in every aspect... Show More
Job Requirements
- Education level of high school diploma or equivalent
- Strong culinary leadership and management experience
- Proven experience in high volume food service operations
- Ability to work extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Must be physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally more
- Proficiency in computer and office equipment usage
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English
- Flexibility to work in fluctuating temperature environments
- Experience in food safety and sanitation standards
- Demonstrated ability in multitasking under pressure
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to lead and motivate large culinary teams
- Commitment to safety, quality, and guest satisfaction
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Must have good problem-solving capabilities
- Must be able to follow detailed instructions and procedures
Job Qualifications
- Degree or similar certification or experience in culinary arts strongly preferred
- Five plus years of culinary leadership experience with two plus years in a sous chef capacity preferred
- Previous experience in high volume, complex food service operations especially in sports or entertainment venues strongly preferred
- Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends focusing on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation
- Proven experience leading large teams including managers, supervisors and part-time team members (50 plus preferred)
- Experience opening food and beverage establishments and building culinary teams in large venues preferred
- Ability to complete projects reliably and expediently with adherence to deadlines
- Proficiency with computer software including MS Office
- Experience with computerized workforce management and inventory/order management software preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and prioritization skills in fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Self-motivated with strong client/vendor relations and staff management skills
- Superior internal and external customer service
- Adaptability to work extended shifts and varying hours
- Ability to work in fluctuating temperatures
- English reading, writing, comprehension, math and computer skills
- Ability to taste and evaluate food and beverage products
- Physical ability to perform extensive standing, walking, lifting and bending
- Effective communication skills for instructing and collaboration
Job Duties
- Partner with Dickies Arena and Food and Beverage department leadership to ensure a successful arena opening and establishment of the F and B operation
- Assist with the establishment and enforcement of Dickies Arena policies
- Work closely with other team members and departments to ensure department procedures, task, and goals are met with effective communication and operational performance
- Support concept development and operating plan establishment for all food and beverage areas focusing on culinary elements
- Assist in driving menu and recipe development throughout the venue
- Ensure exceptional and consistent food quality in presentation and production
- Follow and enforce safe service policies of alcoholic beverages
- Assist in hiring, training, staffing and scheduling culinary team members
- Ensure culinary team members have necessary tools to perform jobs
- Ensure consistent execution of menus and recipes, training, and accountability of culinary team
- Engage with guests and team members to provide exceptional hospitality
- Build and maintain strong relationships with venue staff, sponsors, clients, guests, and subcontractors
- Enforce and maintain safety, security and sanitation standards
- Obtain client and guest feedback to improve operations
- Respond to and assist with culinary-related guest service issues
- Conduct routine staff meetings
- Support mentorship and development of culinary supervisors and team members
- Conduct daily walkthroughs considering sanitation, safety, inventory
- Use systems like purchasing, point-of-sale, workforce management
- Ensure achievement of financial goals including labor and food cost
- Oversee ordering and inventory management for culinary departments
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned by leadership
Job Criteria
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Expert Level (7+ years)
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