Executive Sous Chef, Catering & Special Events

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox Corporation
Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Fox Corporation is seeking an organized, detail oriented, and team-oriented professional for the position of Executive Sous Chef, Catering & Special Events. The Executive Sous Chef will be primarily responsible for leading culinary operations relating to catering and special events within the FOX Lot and off-lot events. The Executive Sous Chef is also responsible for implementing the Fox Corporation policies and procedures and ensures that the standards set forth by the Department of Public Health are met when setting up catering and special events.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the kitchen team ensuring all aspects of the kitchen, including but not limited to, working directly with third party clients to develop and implement custom event menus and concepts, managing culinary event staffing and scheduling, training, supervision and development of direct reports, planning and execution of all menu items, works with vendors for ordering of food and beverage items, arranges for proper storage, organization and inventory of all products, reviewing event rental
Coordinate with the FOH team to align with product availability, product ordering, flow of service, food presentation, and display requirements
Assist Executive Chef with developing menu items, menu mix and standardized recipes while managing food and labor costs as well as assisting the Executive Chef upon request with any departmental initiates
Additional duties as assigned that may be outside the normal scope of duties based on business needs
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
7+ years in a similar position
Expertise in food product, presentation, quality, and preparation along with menu concept and menu design
Previous experience with creating schedules, labor costing, payroll administration, employee performance management
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Organized and detail oriented
Positive attitude and a team player
Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, and focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
Able to work on a flexible schedule including evenings, early mornings, and weekends, based on special events and catering schedule
Able to find immediate solutions for issues/ problems that arise during special events and catering set-up
Able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill tasks
Physically able to lift and carry heavy trays and equipment up to 50 lbs. Also, you must be physically able to walk without assistance on various surfaces for an extended period of time
Manual dexterity, grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, and climbing
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $92,000.00-115,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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