LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sounds like a winning formula for you. Join us!

THE ROLE

The Pastry Chef demonstrates strong leadership qualities with attention to detail in elevating and sustaining a competitive edge. The Pastry Chef is accountable for the quality and consistency of all pastry products produced and served including the efficiencies, consistency, associate training and accountability of costs associated with the pastry department. The Pastry Chef works directly on the creation, development and implementation of new desserts and creative menu developments of all Stadium and restaurants. The Pastry Chef reports directly to the Executive Chef.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assist with the development of standardized recipes for all menu items. Ensure that recipes are accurate and updated as needed.
Ensures that all food products prepared meet the established specifications and standards.
Ensures proper levels of bakery and pastry items are prepared based on forecasted needs and their prompt delivery to the designated outlet for guest consumption.
With a “Hands on Approach” assigns tasks effectively for the efficient use of allocated labor ensuring maximum results are achieved and daily production needs have been met in a timely, organized and efficient manner.
Responsible for complete set up, cleanliness and organization of the Pastry Department and bakery areas at all kitchen locations.
Seeks to maintain knowledge of industry trends in the world of pastry and baking.
Bake fresh pastries, desserts and bread for all outlets.
Acts as a Manager, team leader and motivator for the Pasty Department working closely with and maintaining good relations with all culinary team members and other departments.
Recommends measures to improve production/service methods, equipment performance, scheduling, quality control, and suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency and safety of the food service
Ensures that a sanitary, neat, clean, organized, safe, comfortable environment for employees and guests is maintained at all times.
Reviews menu items and makes changes as necessary. Utilizes leftovers whenever possible.
Ensures that kitchen equipment is clean and in working order, reports and prepares work orders for required repairs. Ensures that all equipment is handled safely and with reasonable care.
Creates recipe cards for all menu items and trains Bakers using recipe cards.
Assists the Executive Chef with annual budget process and makes recommendations with regards to the Bakery Department.
Facilitates all health, safety, sanitary rules, regulations and standards according to health department and risk management are enforced and followed correctly.
Attends all meetings and /or trainings sessions as required.
Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legends Global policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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.

Degree in hotel/restaurant management preferred
Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a fine dining restaurant environment
Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a high-volume preparation environment
Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends and holidays.
Must be able to work in a team environment.

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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: On Site Caesars Superdome New Orleans, LA

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described below the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Executive Pastry Chef (Caesars Superdome)