Job Abstract

Honda Center welcomes fans, performers, and athletes from around the globe. Our team members are an integral part of the event experience through their interactions with guests. Whether you’re looking to create a great guest experience at a concert, support business growth and development, work behind-the-scenes during an Anaheim Ducks game, or anything in-between, this is your opportunity to start the next chapter of your career story and help create a one-of-a-kind fan experience at Honda Center. 

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Pay Details:

The Special Events Chef De Cuisine oversees an exclusive high-volume and ultra "high-end" catering events program. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in creating themed event displays and service styles and demonstrates creativity in menu writing with a nutritionally focused lens and consideration for food allergies. Maintaining top-notch food flavor and presentation is a priority.??

Catering events may occur on-site at Honda Center or throughout our enterprise at various locations. In addition to overseeing culinary teams, the Special Events Chef De Cuisine will actively participate in menu development, event planning, and support internal and external catering events.

Flexibility is crucial for this role, as the Special Events Chef De Cuisine must adapt to last-minute schedule changes and possess strong prioritization skills to ensure seamless business operations and on-time event execution. Responsibilities also include providing exceptional hospitality, safe service of alcoholic beverages, and upholding food quality and sanitation standards. This position reports to the Vice President of Culinary & Hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Lead menu and concept development, planning for approximately $4M in food and beverage revenue, focusing on special events and catering needs

• Develop accurate costs, recipes, photos, and preparation lists for special events and catering

• Create nutritional menus considering allergies and dietary restrictions while prioritizing flavor excellence

• Review Banquet Event Orders (BEO) and collaborate with the Food and Beverage management team daily for successful business operations

• Support the hiring, training, staffing, and scheduling of culinary team members

• Make informed decisions in high-pressure environments, maintaining composure with VIP clientele

• Ensure the safe service of all alcoholic beverages

• Engage with guests and team members to guarantee exceptional hospitality

• Conduct frequent walkthroughs of kitchen areas to maintain superior sanitation standards

• Develop and oversee standard operating procedures

• Project food, labor, and other costs based on anticipated events and revenue

• Ensure proper staffing schedules for maximum productivity and efficiency

• Establish daily priorities and assign production tasks for the culinary staff

• Perform other responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Vice President of Culinary & Hospitality and the Senior Management Team at Honda Center

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience with a minimum of 15 years of experience working in a Food & Beverage environment

• High-volume banquet and special event experience preferred

• Experience leading teams and inspiring people to reach their full potential

• Experience with menu development and food cost management

• Strong attention to detail

• Experience leading large culinary teams

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Solid organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects at one time

• Working knowledge of basic PC applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

• Working knowledge of time and attendance system (ABI preferred)

• Working knowledge of inventory management software

• Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Education - Bachelor's Degree

Certifications Required – NA

Experience Required - 5+ Years

This position is on-site

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We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.  We are firm believers that diversity and inclusion among our team members are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!