Culinary Supervisor - The Mann Center, Philadelphia, PA

The Role :

The lead culinary supervisor may oversee one or more service areas with specific attention to the food procurement, preparation, production, and service.

This role reports to the Chef, with intent of development to future management positions.

Company Overview :

Legends is a holistic agency that specializes in delivering solutions for legendary brands. We approach each project with our 360-degree service solution.

Our Global Planning, Global Sales, and Hospitality service solutions collaborate on every project to ensure success across each of our six verticals including professional sports, collegiate, attractions, entertainment, international, and conventions.

Our intellectual property is our people. It's our expertise that makes up Legends. We know what it's like to be on the team, business, or athletic department side, which drives our passion in creating solutions for our partners.

Collectively, our leadership has over 300 years of experience in sales and sponsorship, analytics and valuation, hospitality and operations.

Responsibilities :

• Follows opening and closing checklist for all food areas within the venue as designated by the Chef. Ensures that a working digital thermometer is positioned at each cooking station.
• Assists in making sure all kitchen equipment throughout the venue is in proper working order.
• Oversees the assembly of all menu items in accordance with their build sheets.
• Assists the Chef with deliveries, making sure all product is put away in proper locations, utilizing first-in, first-out (FIFO) inventory control when applicable.
• Ability to follow directions precisely and consistently. Follows all Legends and HAACP food and physical safety guidelines, policies and procedures.

Qualifications :

• Professional training through a culinary education or experience working in a fast-paced high-volume dining restaurant / catering facility preferred
• Ability to assure compliance with company service and inventory standards
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to read, speak and write English in order to communicate with staff and guests
• Ability to work all venue events and maintain a flexible schedule to meet service demand levels, including extended hours, days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work in an open aired environment during all climate conditions
• Must be punctual and dependable
• Must maintain personal hygiene and a well-groomed appearance in accordance with company and venue standards
• Must have sufficient mobility to perform assigned production tasks including constant standing, reaching, bending, stooping, wiping, pushing, and pulling for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and transport items weighing 10-30 pounds, occasionally 50 pounds
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette preferred
• Ability to effectively listen and take direction from management
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting
• Must meet state and local health requirements for food handlers

Licenses & Certifications :

Preferred SERVSafe and City of Philadelphia Food Safety Personnel Certificate

Follow and encourage your team to follow all safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to looking for and reporting any unsafe work conditions, and complete company-wide safety training and any additional job specific safety training.

Report all safety incidents (injuries and illnesses) into the company’s risk management system (Origami Risk) on the same day that the safety incident has been reported to you.

Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.