Sous Chef-HEB Center/Dell Diamond

Proof of the Pudding is a chef-led hospitality company delivering food and beverage experiences at some of North America’s most complex sports, entertainment, cultural, and live-event venues.

Founded in Atlanta in 1979, Proof has built a national reputation for doing hospitality differently — from-scratch cooking at scale, hyper-local sourcing, and a partnership-first approach that treats clients as collaborators, not contracts. The company serves professional and collegiate sports venues, convention centers, cultural institutions, and large-scale destination events across the United States and Internationally.

Proof of the Pudding, operator of HEB Center of Cedar Park and Dell Diamond concessions and premium hospitality, is looking for a Sous Chef to assist the culinary department for game day prep and execution.

This is Full-Time work as business needs are dictated by athletic events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the planning and execution of event menus:
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations; securing revenues; and maintaining security systems.
• Creating and maintaining the overall moral of the kitchen and culinary team
• Schedules Staff and food production in accordance with the demands of business, the direction of Executive Chef and Company policies
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training of new culinary staff
• Assists Executive Chef with logistical planning and execution of events as directed
• Assist with purchasing and inventory management for all culinary operations
• Develop, implement, and communicate creative menu items that adhere to the Proof of the Pudding standard of innovation and excellence
• Be a lead in the hiring, training, accountability, and scheduling of the culinary staff
• Lead and coach culinary department to develop a strong and growing team.

Performs other related duties as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a culinary leadership or supervisory role.
• Experience in a high-volume restaurant, cafeteria, institutional dining, concessions or similar food service environment preferred.
• Strong cooking, production and food-handling skills.
• Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation and kitchen safety requirements.
• Experience supervising, scheduling, training and developing culinary employees.
• Ability to manage multiple production priorities and meet established service times.
• Must be able to work on-site at HEB Center of Cedar Park and Dell Diamond.

Specialized Qualifications:

• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Ability to run a business as if you own it
• Exhibit cooking skills, knowledge, and food handling skills consistent with contemporary training and have the desire to learn more

COMPANY CORE VALUE AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

Business Acumen - Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships. Possess the expertise and skill levels required of the job and perform with quality.

Dedication - Dependable, reliable and follows through on projects from inception to completion. Willing to put in as much time as necessary to complete tasks. Demonstrate a win-win attitude: “see it, own it, solve it.”

Ethics and Integrity - Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company’s culture, values and beliefs while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.

Safety & Security - Observe safety and security standards. Use equipment and materials properly. Comply with safety standards and personal protective equipment requirements. Report potential unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate person immediately. Promote restaurant safety, cleanliness and security compliance at all times.

Teamwork - Cooperate and be willing to work as a team player to achieve goals and tasks accurately, efficiently and timely.

Communication - Communicate clearly and effectively with mutual respect, understanding and trust to fellow associates, managers, supervisors and guests. Listen carefully to opinions and views of others; state understanding of what has been heard.

Initiative - Contribute new ideas and suggestions to enhance productivity and efficiency. Be proactive in troubleshooting problems or issues and take action to mitigate potential problems.

Adaptability & Planning - Possess the ability to learn new tasks and adjusts well to new situations. Perform well under tight time schedules and pressures to change direction quickly.

Service Orientation - Demonstrates a sense of urgency. Is welcoming, friendly and smiles when visible to guests.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of standing and moving throughout the kitchen and food service areas.
• Frequent bending, lifting, reaching, carrying and handling food product, supplies and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to work around commercial cooking equipment and in varying kitchen temperatures.
• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with culinary operations, including lifting approximately 40 lbs.

Position Salary & Benefits:

• The salary range is $50,000-$55,000/year
• Benefits include health insurance, dental, vision, life, 401k, short & long term disability, and HSA opportunities

Proof of the Pudding and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.