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THE LOCATION
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' training center, also known as the AdventHealth Training Facility, is located at One Buc Place in Tampa, Florida. The facility includes:
Indoor Practice Facility: A 100,000 sq ft facility that allows the team to practice in all weather conditions, including extreme heat. The facility has over 270 large windows to let in sunlight while keeping out the heat and storms, including player dining. Main Building: Also known as "One Buc Place Corporate Office", this is the nerve center of the Buccaneers' operations.THE ROLE
The Executive Chef will lead the culinary team and work closely with the Bucs staff to maximize player health and performance. As a multi-disciplinary team member, the Executive Chef will work in collaboration with the Director of Performance Nutrition and the performance team, to provide fresh, local, sustainable, and nutrient dense meals tailored specifically to the needs of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers players and coaches. This culinarian will also provide proven tested recipes with each menu. This Executive Chef will be the face of Legends and the Tampa Bay Bucs at the Advent Health training facility for players, and team leadership.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Menu Management: Develop diverse menus catering to various tastes and dietary preferences. Regularly update menus with seasonal and trending items. Tested recipes with each menu Culinary Operations Management: Supervise and lead culinary staff, including sous chefs, cooks, and kitchen personnel. Oversee daily schedules and actively participate in event operations. Monitor food and labor costs. Health and Safety Compliance: Enforce health and safety protocols, ensuring compliance with local regulations. Inventory and Cost Control: Manage kitchen inventory, ordering, and cost control to meet budget goals. Write, cost, test, and update menu specifications and recipes. Work Environment and Team Development: Foster a positive and inclusive work environment. Train, mentor, and develop culinary staff to enhance skills and promote career growth. Resource Management: Make effective use of available resources, including time, labor, and materials. Assist in ensuring schedules align with forecasts. Quality Assurance: Conduct regular inspections to maintain cleanliness in back-of-house areas. Ensure proper handling of perishables and maintain equipment in working order. Event Coordination: Collaborate with event planners to execute successful culinary experiences for special events, private parties, and VIP functions. Perform additional duties as assigned.
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.
Extensive experience as an executive chef in a high-volume environment. Professional training through culinary education is preferred. Excellent menu planning and execution skills for various events and VIP operations. Excellent supervisory, leadership, hands-on management, and coaching skills. Experience with P&L and budgeting processes. Proven track record in improving kitchen efficiencies, quality, and managing food and labor costs. Creativity and innovation in menu planning and culinary execution. Knowledge of kitchen sanitation, operation, and maintenance of kitchen equipment. A willingness to contribute and support fellow team members with a hands-on approach as needed. Ability to work extended hours, including late nights, weekends, and holidays. Ability to read, write, and understand English for requisitions, recipe reading, and communication with associates and leaders. Sufficient mobility to perform tasks, including reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Ability to lift, push, and pull approximately 50 lbs. Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time.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.
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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