Executive Chef - View Boston

LEGENDS

Founded in 2008, Legends' operating divisions worldwide include - Global Partnerships, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, Legends IQ, Attractions, Growth Enterprises - offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.

ATTRACTIONS

Global Attractions is a natural progression from Legends 360-degree platform for success. Our unrivaled guest experience and deeply researched sales and planning methodologies give us an edge. Legends currently operates 10+ attractions around the globe. We bring together some of the brightest experiential and attraction masterminds around the globe to ensure each brilliant idea is regionally relevant and destined to dazzle, delight and drive a steady stream of diverse visitors.

• Custom narratives to guide the journey, delivered to deeply engage distinct visitor groups

• Bold and dramatic design to push the envelope on the physical space and inspire awe and wonder

• Re-imagined dining experiences to delight local foodies

• Leading-edge technology and innovation to drive interactivity and create fully immersive experiences

Legends manages all operations across ticketing, special events, sponsorship food and beverage and retail for Attractions partners.

VIEW BOSTON

View Boston, which encompasses the top three floors of the Prudential Tower, will feature immersive experiential exhibits and a bistro on the 50th floor, an indoor/outdoor cocktail lounge with a 360-degree outdoor viewing deck on the 51st floor, and a double high (24-foot) indoor viewing space on the 52nd floor. The destination, designed with the adventurer in mind, was created to be an attraction that welcomes locals, and domestic and international visitors, being the ideal stop as they begin their Boston experience. Whether they are interested in discovering famed institutions and coveted hidden gems through immersive interactive experiences or meeting friends for a sunset cocktail - their unforgettable Bostonian experience starts here. www.viewboston.com

THE ROLE

The Executive Chef is responsible for directing and administering the planning, preparation, production, and control of all culinary operations in the venue. The Executive Chef is also responsible for all culinary components for special events annually in our event space at View Boston. The Executive Chef will report to the General Manager of the View Boston Restaurant.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• People and product focused hands-on management of day-to-day operations of all prep spaces and kitchens. Implements and enforces all departmental and organizational policies and procedures. Assures staff compliance with all standards, policies, and procedures.

• Managing associates utilizing Executive Sou chef, Sou Chef and Lead Cooks through planning and scheduling of work assignments and performance development. Administers corrective counseling process, training and development, appraisals, payroll accountability.

• Plan innovative menus, maintaining financial responsibility for the menu mix. Analyze menu and food costs and the preparation of cost and quality efficient menus/specials. Prepare reports regarding food and menu analysis.

• Prepare cost saving annual budgets and ensure all fiscal responsibilities are met.

• Oversees inventory management to assure all outlets are always adequately supplied. Performs periodic inventory. Requisitioning and purchasing. Maintains effective vendor relationships.

• Oversees the sanitation standards of all kitchens to assure compliance with local health department standards and company standards.

• Direct interaction with high level clients.

• Oversees all culinary employees to achieve budgetary, food quality and customer service expectations.

• Must have the ability to make effective use of available resources, including time, labor, and materials, and adjust methodologies to maximize productivity.

• Assists in ensuring schedules are complete based on a forecast.

• Must communicate and work closely with Hospitality Director.

• Cross-train those within the department while encouraging, reinforcing, and supporting your peers and team.

• Demonstrates competent product knowledge by correct storing and handling of all perishables, maintaining quality, security, value, and integrity.

• Perform additional related duties, tasks and responsibilities assigned by management as required

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Minimum three (3) years as an executive chef in a high-volume food industry.

• Minimum five (5) years of experience as an executive sous' chef in a high-volume full-service food operation.

• Proven track record in improving kitchen efficiencies, quality, food, and labor costs.

• Must have a degree or certification from an accredited culinary arts institute, or apprenticeship certification from the American Culinary Federation.

• 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.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish, a plus

• Practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies and procedures and regulations, complete company-wide safety training and additional job specific safety training

COMPENSATION

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

WORKING CONDITIONS

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands and fingers, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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.

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