Sous Chef | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN (LA COLISEUM)

Job Overview

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Compensation

Salary
Range $80,000.00 - $85,000.00
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid vacation
401(k) Plan

Job Description

Legends Global is a renowned leader and premier partner to some of the world's most significant live events, venues, and iconic brands. Established as a comprehensive service provider, Legends Global delivers an integrated suite of premium services that ensure partners remain highly visible and at the forefront of their industries. Operating a vast network that includes 450 venues globally, Legends Global powers around 20,000 events annually, entertaining an impressive 165 million guests each year. Their expertise spans a broad spectrum of operations including feasibility and consulting, owner representation, partnership development, sales, hospitality, merchandise management, venue operations, and the content and booking of premier live events and venues. This vast experience and operational excellence position Legends Global as an invaluable asset in the live event and venue management sector.

The company culture at Legends Global is deeply rooted in respect, ambitious innovation, collaboration, and decisive action. The organization is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees can be their authentic selves, shape impactful contributions, and cultivate their careers in a supportive environment. Every success at Legends Global is earned through teamwork and unity, embodying their belief that winning is a collective achievement. This collaborative spirit and commitment to excellence create an energizing and motivating workplace that upholds high standards and drives continual growth.

This particular role is critical to the smooth operation of culinary services across the facility, operating under the guidance of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing culinary operations which include overseeing production, operations, and sanitation protocols within the culinary and stewarding departments. This role demands a hands-on approach to leadership, overseeing multiple food outlets, ensuring the highest quality of food standards, food safety compliance, and excellent customer service. Candidates will be actively engaged in all facets of culinary production, ranging from receiving and inspecting ingredients, coordinating food preparation, supervising kitchen sanitation, to assisting with banquets and special events.

Supervisory responsibilities form a significant portion of this role, requiring experience in interviewing, hiring, training, and directing kitchen staff. The role demands skills in performance evaluation, employee motivation, conflict resolution, and fostering a positive work environment. This position offers the opportunity to impact operational efficiencies, enhance quality, and maintain cost controls within a high-volume food service operation. The anticipated salary for this role ranges from $80,000 to $85,000 annually, with final compensation reflecting the candidate's experience, qualifications, and market factors.

Legends Global offers a competitive benefits package comprising medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and a 401(k) plan. The work location is onsite at the University of California, Southern (LA Memorial Coliseum), and requires flexibility to work extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. Physical demands are consistent with those necessary for proper performance of culinary operations, with accommodations available for individuals with disabilities. The organization actively embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities, encouraging applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. This role promises an exciting career path with a dynamic company that values leadership, operational excellence, and team collaboration.

Job Requirements

  • Degree or certification from an accredited culinary arts institute or apprenticeship certification from the American Culinary Federation
  • Minimum three years experience in a high volume full service food operation
  • Proven track record in improving kitchen efficiencies, quality and relative costs
  • Excellent leadership, financial analysis, team building and communication skills customer service
  • Knowledge of kitchen sanitation, operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment
  • Detail oriented and extremely organized with the ability to learn new programs and procedures quickly
  • Proficient on Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Flexible to work extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays
  • Open to providing incidental or short term support to other facilities in the event of a business emergency
  • Travel may be required

Job Qualifications

  • Degree or certification from an accredited culinary arts institute or apprenticeship certification from the American Culinary Federation
  • Minimum three years experience in a high volume full service food operation
  • Proven track record in improving kitchen efficiencies, quality and relative costs
  • Excellent leadership, financial analysis, team building and communication skills customer service
  • Knowledge of kitchen sanitation, operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment
  • Detail oriented and extremely organized with the ability to learn new programs and procedures quickly
  • Proficient on Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Flexible to work extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays
  • Open to providing incidental or short term support to other facilities in the event of a business emergency
  • Travel may be required

Job Duties

  • People and product focused hands on leadership of day to day operations of food outlet kitchens as assigned
  • Possess high level of multiple outlet management knowledge and experience
  • Ability and knowledge to receive and inspect, selects and uses only the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats, fish and other food products of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items
  • Assists in monitoring proper receiving, storage and rotation of food products to comply with Health Department regulations including coverage, labeling, dating and placing items in proper storage containers to ensure product freshness
  • Participates in the production of all food items necessary for the operation as directed by Executive Chef and or Executive Sous Chef
  • Participates and assists with leading culinary staff in the sanitation standards of all kitchens to assure compliance with local health department standards and company standards
  • Provides efficient service and quality products by maintaining positive customer and client relations through effective communication and prudent financial practices
  • Works under the direction of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef concerning banquets

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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