Executive Chef

Proof of the Pudding is proud to be the food service provider for Gas South District. Offering fine-quality concessions and catering for meetings, exhibit hall booths, conventions, and special events. Gas South Convention Center includes a 9,800 sq. ft. state-of-the-art space.

We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef with a proven background in high volume catering, recipe and menu development, and budget management. The ideal candidate has experience in large scale convention centers, large events / stadiums, or upscale hotels.

Responsibilities :

• Oversee and execute the culinary program within the Gas South District Center.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards. and procedures; complying with legal regulations; securing revenues; and maintaining security systems.
• Coordinate and participate in interdepartmental communications with the operations, sales, and staffing teams to ensure all event details are discussed and thoroughly understood.
• Responsible for all culinary aspects of events, if it involved food it involves you!
• Total execution of events and food service while maintaining the highest level of food quality and presentation.
• Capable of producing a consistent product in high volume.
• Purchasing and inventory management.
• Meets venue financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Create weekly financial reporting, to include declining balance, invoice tracking and labor vs. sales reports.
• Develop, implement, and communicate creative menu items that adhere to the Proof of the Pudding standard of innovation and excellence.
• Manage financial goals and food cost while maintaining and tracking the venue’s budget.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, internal and external email communications, and purchasing procedures.

Responsible for training, accountability, and scheduling of the culinary staff.

Responsibilities are not limited to this list

Required Qualifications :

Specialized Qualifications :

COMPANY CORE VALUE AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment

The Executive Chef will be in and out of kitchens and event venues with shifts having long periods of standing and moving equipment and / or food product. This position can work indoors, outdoors, and in temporary structured tents / buildings.

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Position Salary & Benefits :

Proof of the Pudding and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.