Sous Chef|Part-Time| Terre Haute Convention Center

• We treat each other fairly and with respect.
• We act with integrity.
• We have an entrepreneurial spirit.
• We give back to our global community.

The Sous Chef is responsible to assist with overseeing the direction of the kitchen’s daily activities in accordance with current policies and objectives, profitability and a positive work environment. Responsible for assisting Executive Chef with overall kitchen operations, food cost and labor cost.

job expires 4/30/2024

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (including, but not limited to):

• Ensure budgeted food percentages are achieved through effective control measures including portion controls, kitchen timing, food inventory rotation measures, receiving and food storage procedures, inventory controls, effective purchasing procedures, kitchen security procedures and waste control.
• Maintain Labor Cost Percentages at budgeted levels.
• Ensure purchasing and preparation meet standards.
• Supervise set up, preparation and breakdown activities, as required by supervisor.
• Coordinate equipment storage.
• Assist Executive Sous Chef in training and development of kitchen staff skills and ongoing training of current and new staff.
• Maintain a positive and compliant employee relations climate.
• Ensure compliance to health and sanitation and safety regulations.
• Assist with recordkeeping and administration requirements to include work schedules and production lists.
• Promote teamwork among staff through effective communication, follow through and goal setting.
• Provide excellent customer service assistance to internal and external clients.

NON ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Basic computer proficiency and Microsoft products knowledge, to include: Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Technical proficiency and experience demonstrating verifiable knowledge of food preparation methods.
• Ability to develop results oriented staff through effective training, evaluation, motivation, coaching and counseling.
• Ability to positively distribute responsibility to others to meet objectives and achieve desired results.
• Ability to recognize problems and to creatively and expeditiously find solutions.
• Must be self- directed.
• Must be able to supervise, coach, and train employees.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must be sure that all details of the job are performed and their work is accurate.
• Must be constantly aware of changing events, such as staff or supply shortages.
• Must be exact in their work. Errors could cause safety hazards for themselves and other workers.
• Identify problems and review information.
• Must be constantly aware of frequently changing events in cooking processes.
• Knowledge of the rules and uses of numbers in mathematics. Areas of knowledge include arithmetic and algebra.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.