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Sous Chef

ASM Global-SMG
Long Beach, CA Part Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2025

Job Title: Sous Chef
Department: Culinary
Reports To: Chef De Cuisine
Salary: $23 per hour

Position Overview:
Legends/ASM Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sous Chef at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center. The Sous Chef will oversee the daily operations of the hot kitchen, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure the efficient preparation and service of meals. This position also involves scheduling employees and ensuring food production meets the highest standards.

Please note that the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center Food and Beverage employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement with Unite Here Local 11, and union membership is a condition of employment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise hot kitchen operations, including preparation, cooking, and serving of hot food items for COD and catering services.
  • Collaborate with cold prep team and line service staff to ensure timely and efficient production.
  • Provide clear instructions and guidance to cooking personnel on techniques and standards of cooking.
  • Assume responsibility for kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Chef.
  • Complete necessary documentation related to kitchen operations and food production.
  • Order food and supplies for hot food production as needed.
  • Coordinate with the kitchen steward to ensure cleanliness and proper setup of the kitchen.
  • Manage the direction, coordination, and evaluation of kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to all policies and regulations.
  • Plan, assign, and direct work while training kitchen staff in cooking techniques and safety procedures.
  • Address employee complaints and resolve problems effectively and promptly.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or technical culinary education and training.
  • A minimum of five years' experience in managing high-volume kitchen operations.
  • Proven experience managing food production for catering functions and retail, or equivalent education and experience.
  • Strong knowledge of safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Proficient in spreadsheet and word processing software, with the ability to learn new programs as needed.
  • Demonstrated hospitality orientation and a strong work ethic.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
  • ServSafe Certified and LEAD or ServeSMART Certified.
  • Must be available to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • DMV clearance in compliance with company policies.
  • Ability to interpret technical procedures and write reports, correspondence, and manuals.
  • Strong ability to calculate food quantities, apply basic math, and understand common units of measure.
  • Ability to read and execute standard and customized menus, checking BEOs for completeness.
  • Capability to solve practical problems in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions, whether written, oral, or diagrammatic.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands of this role are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • Frequent movement around the facility.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods during events.
  • Regular communication, including talking and hearing.
  • Work may be required indoors or outdoors depending on event needs.
  • Stooping, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs to waist height.

To Apply:
Interested applicants can apply directly from this page by clicking APPLY. For those requiring reasonable accommodations to complete the application process, please contact Valentina Acedo at (562) 499-7579. All status updates will be provided through Workday, so please refrain from calling for updates.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Legends/ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to apply. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Salary : $23

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