Description

Proof of the Pudding is an award-winning catering company throughout 13 states with a commitment to creating quality culinary innovations. This standard was upheld through the expansion into Sports and Entertainment Hospitality Services by providing elevated concessions and premium offerings to collegiate stadiums, PGA golf tournaments, International Boat Shows, Professional Sports Teams, & more.

We are seeking a seasoned, motivated, and innovative culinarian to join our growing Sports & Entertainment team as the Purchasing Executive Sous Chef. In this position, you will assist in leading culinary aspects of events including prior planning, food and beverage purchasing, inventory management and tracking, onsite execution, and budget/invoicing work. Event timelines often overlap, and cross-country travel is necessary for this role.

Responsibilities:

Culinary Job Duties

• Be a leader on the culinary team at a variety of events. This position will mainly focus on golf tournaments but will lead and support other venues such as boat shows, collegiate stadiums, concerts, racetracks, and more.
• Execution of events and food service while maintaining the highest level of food quality and presentation
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen/food service areas
• Oversee logistical planning and execution of events including communicating equipment needs and kitchen layouts
• Lead satellite kitchens including hourly staff, food execution timeline, and daily prep work.

Purchasing Job Duties

• Work with Culinary, Operations, and Sales team to obtain lists and information of what needs to be ordered for each tournament
• Prepares and reviews orders to verify accurate specifications, pricing and sustainability.
• Sets up compliant vendors for payment in Accounts Payable processes.
• Audits invoices and checks for accuracy, receipt of material, and compliance with purchase orders.
• Tracks the status of requisitions and purchase orders following events through vendor statements ensure all invoices and purchase orders have been captured.
• Maintains files and receipts, tracks budgets by events, and oversees overall event P&Ls with Tournament Director and Finance Lead.
• Initiates, approves, and processes last minute purchases, should the need arise.
• Receives, tracks, and organizes on-site deliveries

Performs other related duties as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 3-5 years in a high volume culinary role with experience in purchasing or procurement.
  • Experience in high volume food & beverage or stadium Sports & Entertainment culinary purchasing preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Sharepoint.
• Licensing or willingness to be licensed to drive a forklift/heavy machinery
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, internal and external email communications, and purchasing procedures
• The ability to travel ~180 days per year

Specialized Qualifications:

• Capable of producing a consistent product in high volume for multiple service times per day
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Proven time management and delegation abilities
• Knowledge of proper purchasing procedures with a proven track record of responsible buying and tracking.

Work Environment

This position breakdown will be around 50% in office work, 50% event attendance. Office work entails computer usage, interdepartmental meetings and communications via email, phone, and in person, and assisting with event preparation and planning. Event attendance includes traveling to events across the country, leading teams, and being a managerial presence. Events will be in an outdoor setting with movement between temporary structures, buildings, and semi loading trucks.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Periods of standing, moving, lifting, scooping, and carrying miscellaneous equipment and food items
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment such as a pallet jack, golf cart, fork lift, and more as needed.
• Ability to perform physical tasks; such as but not limited to, lifting approx. 30 lbs.

CORE VALUE AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Business Acumen - Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships. Possess the expertise and skill levels required of the job and perform with quality.
• Dedication - Dependable, reliable and follows through on projects from inception to completion. Willing to put in as much time as necessary to complete tasks. Demonstrate a win-win attitude: “see it, own it, solve it.”
• Ethics and Integrity - Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company’s culture, values and beliefs while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.
• Safety & Security - Observe safety and security standards. Use equipment and materials properly. Comply with safety standards and personal protective equipment requirements. Report potential unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate person immediately. Promote restaurant safety, cleanliness and security compliance at all times.
• Teamwork - Cooperate and be willing to work as a team player to achieve goals and tasks accurately, efficiently and timely.
• Communication - Communicate clearly and effectively with mutual respect, understanding and trust to fellow associates, managers, supervisors and guests. Listen carefully to opinions and views of others; state understanding of what has been heard.
• Initiative - Contribute new ideas and suggestions to enhance productivity and efficiency. Be proactive in troubleshooting problems or issues and take action to mitigate potential problems.
• Adaptability & Planning - Possess the ability to learn new tasks and adjusts well to new situations. Perform well under tight time schedules and pressures to change direction quickly.
• Service Orientation - Demonstrates a sense of urgency. Is welcoming, friendly and smiles when visible to guests.

Position Salary & Benefits:

• This is considered a full-time salary position with a starting salary range of $70,000-$72,000.
• Proof is pleased to provide all full-time eligible employees with Basic Life and AD&D as well as long term disability at no cost to employees
• Full-time eligible employees may choose to enroll in optional benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, and Voluntary Hospitality Indemnity 
• Additional benefits include per diem while travelling, cell phone stipend per pay check, and daily meals.  

Proof of the Pudding and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.