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Live Nation LN Concerts, Executive Chef - Brooklyn Bowl Philly in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Job Summary:
WHO ARE WE?
Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia will be following in the footsteps of our original Brooklyn location, noted as “one of the most incredible places on Earth,” by Rolling Stone. Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia is the ultimate night out, with its groundbreaking integration of premiere music, 24 lanes of bowling, 2 bars, featuring locally crafted beers, and food by the acclaimed Blue Ribbon restaurant group. Located in the heart of the historic Fishtown neighborhood, adjacent to The Fillmore and The Punchline in what has become a burgeoning entertainment district, the venue is slated to open Q4, 2021, and will be Brooklyn Bowl’s fourth location.
Wearing its homegrown values on its sleeve, Brooklyn Bowl is committed to locally made products, environment sustainability, and boasts an unprecedented combination of top-flight music, bowling, beer, and food.
“Has a lot that no other local rock club can offer” -New York Times "Brooklyn Bowl has quickly become a must play venue" - Billboard “…one of the nation’s best new music venues” -Jam Base “Rock and Roll Heaven” -Village Voice “Epic” –Eater
JOB SUMMARY The Executive Chef is responsible for all food and food related costs, procedures, quality, and all back of house labor percentage and budgets. Essential functions include but are not limited to: financial performance of departments, supervision of the department, sale building, maintaining operation supplies, maintenance and update of labor systems, and control of food standards. More information on this is provided under responsibilities. RESPONSIBILITIES • Meet or exceed budgetary expectation • Control and monitor inventory • Develop menu engineering program to project and monitor trend and predict cost • Assist and support kitchen management as needed • Ensure positive and creative team environment within department
• Facilitate open communication with supervisors and staff • Facilitate proper inter-departmental communications and organization • Assure complete and satisfactory on-going staff training • Maintain open door policy • Make information based decisions • Hold monthly department meetings • Gather, share, and use information appropriately • Ensure adherence to safety guidelines • Ensure proper execution of all corporate mandates, SOP's & Specs • Help in developing cost effective specials and menu changes to achieve maximum sales • Assist sales department in menu creation and event execution • Ensure food is considered excellent value for money and increases guest frequency • Make sure all staff has supplies needed to facilitate job • Make sure all staff is trained on equipment • All equipment is maintain in operable condition • All housekeeping standards are maintained in compliance with inspection guidelines • Make sure all food standards are met and portions are monitored • Take guest and crew feedback into consideration
QUALIFICAITONS • Minimum 3 years kitchen management experience • Skilled in cooking, cost controls, management, crew training and development • Working knowledge of kitchen procedures • Knowledge of food and beverage costs, labor costs, and product costs • Computer knowledge (Excel, word processing, etc.) • Ability to run all kitchen operations • Will be lifting at least 40 lbs • Will be standing or staying in a stationary position for long periods of time • Able to tolerate extreme heat • Able to work in a fast paced environment
*THE PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS LISTED ARE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION. THE ACTUAL EXERTION LEVEL (AND FREQUENCY OF USE) CAN AND DOES FLUCTUATE DEPENDING ON THE INDIVIDUAL TASKS BEING PERFORMED.
About Us
Recognized three years in a row by Great Place to Work® and named one of People Magazine’s top 50 Companies that Care, Live Nation Entertainment is the global leader in live entertainment and ticketing. Our world-class portfolio reaches all aspects of the live event and ticketing industry, from ground-breaking software in Ticketmaster, mix of legendary venues and restaurants in House of Blues, production leaders in Concerts, exceptional brand partnerships in Media & Sponsorship, and unparalleled team of artist managers in Artist Nation supported by diverse professionals in all facets of Corporate operations.
We recognize that our most important assets are our employees, the rock stars who keep the live experience going. Generous vacation, healthcare, and retirement benefits are just some of the great perks we offer to support our global workforce of more than 38,000. For any stage in your career, our many unique benefit programs are designed to help you live life to the fullest. We offer student loan repayment to support recent grads, six months of paid caregiver leave to support new parents, perks like Roadie Babies (bring your little ones & a caretaker along with you on work trips) and Music @ Home (stipend to cultivate your little ones’ music interest), and tuition reimbursement to fuel your ongoing professional development. Plus, working for the world's largest live event and ticketing company means you'll have access to free concerts, festivals, sports games, and more through our exclusive employee ticket concierge.
There is no bigger stage for your career. See what your future looks like at Live Nation Entertainment.