Regional Culinary Chef - Stateside/ Sports & Social
Role Description
The Regional Chef - Stateside/Sports & Social is responsible for overseeing and enhancing culinary operations at Stateside Live! In Philadelphia, PA and across multiple locations in the Sports & Social business vertical. Sports & Social is one of the country’s most energetic sports bar brands pairing great food and beverage with an unmatched sports watch experience. The role involves developing and standardizing menus, ensuring high-quality food preparation and presentation, maintaining consistent culinary standards, and fostering the growth of culinary teams in the 17 locations nationwide.
Responsibilities
Partner with Assistant Vice President of Culinary on recipe research, development, and execution to include LTO offerings and new menu implementation.
Lead high level culinary operations at Stateside Live!
Standardize recipes and food presentation across all locations in the vertical.
Record, maintain, and update recipe database.
Create and manage BOH systems for locations in vertical.
Control food COGS within budget.
Control BOH labor costs within budget.
Train and support culinary teams within vertical, including during new openings.
Train BOH team on sanitation and safety standards, and ensure they are enforced.
Travel regularly to vertical locations to train and mentor BOH team and audit kitchen operations, hygiene, and safety standards.
Qualifications
Experience as a Chef or Senior Culinary Manager, preferably in a multi-location or regional capacity.
Background or experience in sports bars.
Exceptional culinary skills, with a strong portfolio of creative and diverse dishes.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
Ability to travel within the vertical as required.
Culinary degree or relevant certification preferred.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and balance competing priorities.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.