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Job Title:

Executive Chef, Arena Operations

Pay Details:

The annual base salary range for this position in California is $140,000 to $175,000 per year. The starting pay for the successful candidate depends on various job-related factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education/training, internal value, peer equity, external market demands, and organizational considerations.

The Executive Chef of Arena Operations will oversee the development, planning, and execution of menus for Honda Center - with a focus on the quick service areas of operation, as well as events taking place at ARTIC.  This position is also responsible for ensuring exceptional hospitality is provided, alcoholic beverages are served safely, and that food quality and sanitation standards are maintained at all times.

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Responsibilities

• Responsible for menu and concept development and event-based planning for a $35M food and beverage operation, with a focus on all quick service/Concession operation

• Responsible for building accurate costs, recipes, photos, and preparation lists

• Ensure recipes are executed accordingly by all team members in our concession operations

• Create and implement production sheets and prepare schedules for team members to utilize and follow to maintain effective and time-sensitive results for high-volume production

• Establish and maintain production pars for all concession operations to ensure consistent and efficient food production levels to meet sales forecast demands by event and location

• Develop and oversee the standard operating procedures (i.e., opening and closing checklists) for the concessions culinary team for high-volume production

• Research and develop cutting-edge culinary innovations to ensure Honda Center Food & Beverage remains on top of concession food trends

• Prepare, compile, and analyze reports and data for the annual budget

• Project food, labor, and other costs based on anticipated events and revenues; manage and maintain spoilage and waste in accordance to established budget.

• Monitor and manage actual financial results

• Take corrective action as necessary to help ensure that financial goals are achieved

• Ensure proper staffing schedules for maximum productivity and efficiency

• Manage and oversee concession operations to ensure high standards of quality are met

• Control food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability in all major volume and high production areas

• Work closely with all F&B departments to regularly evolve the concessions culinary and hospitality experience for our guests throughout the venue

• Mentor and develop the Sous Chefs and culinary team members daily through pre- and post-shift meetings 

• Responsible for ensuring food quality in presentation and production throughout the venue

• Educate team members by participating in programs offered by Honda Center and external partners of Honda Center

• Engage with venue guests, team members, and internal peers/partners to ensure exceptional hospitality standards are achieved at all times

• Responsible for the safe service and security of all alcoholic beverages

• Maintain sanitation standards throughout the venue

• Confirm timely certification of all staff per department policies

• Ensure timely education of health and sanitation guidelines set forth by the OC Health Department, the State of California, and other governmental organizations

• Support the hiring, training, staffing, and scheduling of all culinary team members

• Partner with the F&B and Honda Center Senior Leadership to ensure a successful operation through proper forecasting and budgeting

• Follow, adhere to, practice and enforce the safety and sanitation standards set forth by the Food & Beverage department, CDC, and OC Health Department, including social distancing, use of face masks when in the presence of guests, use of gloves when handling guest food or beverage, frequent hand washing, and regularly scheduled cleaning/sanitizing high contact surfaces and surfaces used for guest food and beverage

• Other responsibilities and tasks as deemed appropriate by the Executive Chef and Senior Management Team at Honda Center

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience working in a Food & Beverage environment

• Sports and entertainment and multi-unit operation experience preferred

• Extensive knowledge of culinary theory

• Exceptional application of skills and knowledge

• Experience leading large culinary teams

• Experience overseeing multiple locations with varied service types

• Strong attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 

• Solid organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects at one time

• Working knowledge of basic PC applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) 

• Working knowledge of time and attendance system (ABI preferred)

• Working knowledge of inventory management software

• Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Education - Bachelor's Degree

Experience Required - 7+ Years

This position is on-site.

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Company:

Anaheim Arena Management, LLC (F&B)

Our Commitment:

We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.  We are firm believers that diversity and inclusion among our team members are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!