Director of Premium | Full-Time | Benchmark International Arena

Responsibilities

• Cooking meats, soups, and sauces and supervising all other aspects of the food and beverage operations.
• Coordinating and supervising the work of kitchen staff.
• Ensuring guests are served quality food and beverage.
• Training all kitchen staff.
• Providing high-quality, fresh food products in a timely manner for delivery to guests.
• Assisting the Executive Chef in preparing hot and cold foods following portioning requirements.
• Participating as a team player with specific responsibilities as related to preparation, excellent service and delivery of product.
• Coordinating the storage, maintenance and repair of all kitchen equipment to ensure operational readiness.
• Maintaining sanitation, health and safety standards and training in work areas.
• Observing and testing foods to ensure proper cooking.
• Portioning, arranging and garnishing food plates for delivery to guests.
• Consulting with managers to plan menus and estimate expected food consumption.

Qualifications

• MA or MS; BA or BS with business-related major; accounting minor or credits; equivalent job experience can be substituted for educational requirements.
• 5-7 years experience in the food & beverage industry.
• Variety of experience levels in volume feeding, ala carte, fine dining, catering and purchasing, storage, and handling.
• Effective communication skills to all levels of staff.
• Demonstrated and verifiable track record of meeting projected costs.
• Knowledge of and skill in using computer software, including MS Word/Excel/Outlook.
• Current Food Handler’s card and alcohol service permit if required by state or local government.
• Working knowledge of employee scheduling in a hospitality environment.
• Ability to supervise kitchen staff.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Technical proficiency and experience demonstrating verifiable knowledge of food preparation methods.
• Detail-oriented, multitasking, and prioritizing in a continuously changing environment.
• Flexible schedule; able and willing to work nights, weekends and long hours.

Pay

This role pays an annual salary of $90,000-$115,000 and is bonus eligible.

Schedule

This position will remain open until September 18, 2026.