Sous Chef (Superdome New Orleans)

Legends is a premier hospitality company known for managing some of the most iconic venues and offering exceptional culinary and event services. Renowned for its commitment to excellence, Legends prides itself on delivering unparalleled guest experiences through innovative culinary creations, impeccable service, and a dedication to quality. Operating within diverse venues, Legends focuses on creating memorable moments for guests by combining the expertise of seasoned professionals with cutting-edge culinary techniques and operational efficiency. As a leader in the hospitality industry, Legends fosters a culture of teamwork, creativity, and professional growth while maintaining high standards and compliance with health and safety regulations.

The Executive Sous Chef role at Legends is a pivotal position responsible for supporting all culinary operations within the facility, most notably the Caesars Superdome. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, the Executive Sous Chef oversees all production, operational, and sanitation aspects of the culinary and stewarding departments. This position requires a dynamic culinary professional who can manage daily kitchen activities, including ordering and receiving food items, maintaining food costs and budget goals, and ensuring the timely production of banquet event orders. The Executive Sous Chef will also play a key role in maintaining kitchen cleanliness and equipment, training all kitchen and stewarding staff, and ensuring compliance with the Serve-Safe certification and local health department regulations with the goal of maintaining a health department score of 90 or higher.

In addition to culinary expertise, this role demands strong organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments to meet event requirements and budgetary goals. The Executive Sous Chef is tasked with attending event-related meetings to communicate important changes and work actively within the local hospitality community to keep Legends positioned as a leader in the industry. When the Executive Chef is absent, the Executive Sous Chef assumes full responsibility for kitchen operations, ensuring seamless service and quality standards are upheld. This role also involves overseeing inventory controls, conducting monthly inventories, and creatively enhancing food presentations to maintain high product standards.

Legends offers a competitive salary range commensurate with experience, along with a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and a 401k plan. This full-time position is located on-site at the Caesars Superdome, where physical stamina and an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously are essential. Legends is committed to equal opportunity employment, encouraging applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Those passionate about culinary arts and hospitality with the desire to grow within a supportive and dynamic environment will find this opportunity rewarding and fulfilling.