District Chef - Shoreline Amphitheater

POSITION: District Chef                  

DEPARTMENT:  Culinary

REPORTS TO:   Regional Chef           

FLSA STATUS:   Exempt          

LEGENDS & ASM GLOBAL

Two powerhouse companies have joined forces to redefine excellence in sports, entertainment, and live events. Together, we combine unmatched expertise with a global reach, offering end-to-end solutions – from venue development and event booking to revenue strategy and hospitality.

Legends brings a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise, and Attractions, working with top-tier clients to deliver exceptional experiences.

ASM Global, the world leader in venue management and live event production, oversees 350+ iconic venues stadiums, arenas, conventions centers and theaters.

Our organization is committed to building an inclusive, innovative environment where differences drive solutions that benefit our team members, guests, and partners. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and accountability, we create a workplace where everyone can succeed. Are you ready to be part of the team that is transforming live entertainment? Join us to make legends happen!

 GLOBAL HOSPITALITY

We believe that exceptional venue experiences should extend beyond game day and show time. From five-star feasts and craft cocktails to local eats and sizzling chef-inspired creations, we are renowned for our exceptional dining experiences. Our fresh, creative cuisine is just the beginning. We strive to delight guests at every turn: candy walls, in-house bakeshops and a warm welcome at every turn.

THE ROLE           

The District Chef will oversee the culinary operations across multiple food service locations within the Northern California District, ensuring food quality standards and consistent presentation, staff training, ordering, cost controls, and overall culinary direction. The District Chef will be responsible for implementing new corporate and client initiatives while maintaining brand integrity. The District Chef will be expected to be versed in front line management with a “lead by example attitude”, which is critical in setting the expectations the culinary staff will execute.  The Northern California District Chef will be based out of Shoreline Amphitheater and will coordinate coverage for the district by utilizing current supervisor’s and corporate support. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• People focused
  • District Chef is expected to lead through “Hands On” management of day-to-day operations of all food outlet kitchens.
  • Implements and enforces all departmental and organizational policies and procedures. Assures staff compliance with all standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Utilize Culinary Supervisor’s and Lead Cooks through planning and scheduling of work assignments and performance development. Administers corrective counseling process, training and development, appraisals, payroll accountability.
  • Product focused.
  • District Chef will ensure all properties are adequately stocked through the season, will oversee all requisitioning, purchasing, and receiving procedures, while supporting in maintaining effective vendor relationships for each property in the district.
  • Exhibits Business Acumen required to meet budgeted financial commitments through analyzing costs and justifying expenditures. Ability to assist in generating cost saving annual budgets.
  • Required to oversee inventory across the district, assuring prevention of waste, efficient stock rotation and approved inventory levels.

• Production focused
  • Responsible for the implementation and execution of all food deliverables, within our client and Legends standards, while meeting/exceeding expectations of both.
  • Ability to efficiently organize production/storage/cleanup procedures by hands on training, utilizing/implementing daily Food Fundamental principles and documents, while customizing procedures for each property in the district.
  • Required to ensure proper food handling and sanitation standards of all kitchen facilities in the district, assuring compliance with health department and Legends standards.
  • MOD for the F&B department in the absence of the Director of Operations and F&B Manager
  • Direct interaction with high level clients
  • Perform related duties as assigned by Senior Leadership

QUALIFICATIONS

• The ideal team member will have a degree or certification from an accredited culinary arts institute, or apprenticeship certification from the American Culinary Federation.
• At least three (3) to five (5) years of experience as an executive sous chef in a high-volume food industry.
• Proven track record in improving kitchen efficiencies, quality, food and labor costs.
• Must have excellent managerial, financial analysis, team building and communication skills/customer service.
• Must have knowledge of kitchen sanitation, operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Must be detail-oriented and extremely organized with the ability to learn new programs and procedures quickly.
• Must be proficient on Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be open to providing incidental or short-term support to other facilities in the event of a business emergency.
• Travel may be required.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $70,000-$75,000

Competitive salary range $70,000 - $75,000 commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: On Site at Shoreline Amphitheater

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends & ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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