Sous Chef

Oklahoma City, OK, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Professional Development

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

Job Description

Legends Global is the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences and a global leader in venue and event strategy and management. The company specializes in delivering locally tailored solutions and cutting-edge technologies to achieve maximum results for venue owners. With an elite venue network spanning five continents and a portfolio of over 450 prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibition centers, and performing arts venues, Legends Global plays a pivotal role in shaping world-class entertainment and event experiences. This breadth of expertise and global reach puts Legends Global at the forefront of the event management and hospitality industry, known for its innovation, commitment to excellence, and impactful partnerships across various entertainment sectors.

The Sous Chef position at Legends Global is an essential leadership role within their culinary and stewarding departments. Acting as second in command, the Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing purchasing, receiving, and the production of food items in the absence of the Executive Chef. This role demands not only culinary expertise but also strong leadership skills to train and supervise all kitchen personnel effectively. The Sous Chef ensures flawless execution of banquet event orders and maintains food costs and budget goals aligned with company standards.

This position requires active participation in the local hospitality community and close collaboration with other departments through in-house event meetings. The Sous Chef plays a critical role in inventory control, sanitation enforcement, and compliance with safety guidelines and OSHA requirements. Moreover, the individual in this role must embody Legends Global's commitment to delivering the highest level of customer service excellence while fostering a cooperative team environment.

Additional responsibilities include organizing and maintaining equipment, ensuring storerooms are clean and secure, and following all opening and closing procedures to protect the facility’s energy efficiency and security. The role also involves flexibility and adaptability to perform various duties as assigned by management to meet staffing and performance needs. Given the prominence and scope of Legends Global’s venues and events, this role offers a unique opportunity for a culinary professional to grow within a globally recognized company known for its industry leadership and innovation.

Job Requirements

Certificate from accredited culinary school, college or technical school
3 or more years of hands-on experience
1 or more years of kitchen/culinary supervisory experience
Ability to be creative with food presentations and maintain a quality product
Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision
Excellent organizational, planning, communication and inter-personal skills
Ability to undertake and complete multiple tasks
Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons and others encountered in the course of employment
Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form
Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines
Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule and produce accurate results
Be licensed and insured to operate a motor vehicle in the United States
Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur

Job Qualifications

Ability to be creative with food presentations and maintain a quality product
Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision
Excellent organizational, planning, communication and inter-personal skills
Ability to undertake and complete multiple tasks
Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons and others encountered in the course of employment
Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form
Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines
Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule and produce accurate results
Be licensed and insured to operate a motor vehicle in the United States
Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur

Job Duties

Ordering, receiving, and preparing food items
Maintaining food costs and budget goals
Produce required product according to Banquet Event Orders for each event
Maintains an active role in local hospitality community and professional associations
Attend in-house event-related meetings and relays immediate changes with other departments
Inventory controls
Responsible for Kitchen in absence of Executive Chef
Assists with monthly inventory
Provide the highest customer service excellence
Ensure all Legends Global F&B policies and procedures are followed
Required to speak and understand basic English well enough to converse with customers, supervisors, and employees
Maintain a cooperative, team-like attitude in working with supervisors and fellow employees including other departments
Enforce all sanitation procedures including safety guidelines and OSHA requirements
Organize equipment for an event as well as clean and maintain equipment during and after functions
Make sure all storerooms are clean, organized and secured
Follow all designated opening and closing procedures to ensure areas are secure and energy efficient
Follows all rules and regulations which apply to the food and beverage operations and to Legends Global Food and Beverage Division
Perform any reasonable requests assigned by management for staffing and performance needs
Other duties as assigned