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 Sous Chef, Catering & Special Events. The Sous Chef, Catering & Special Events will be primarily responsible for culinary operations relating to catering and special events within the FOX Lot and off-lot events. The Sous Chef, Catering & Special Events 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

• Accountable for ensuring all aspects of the kitchen including but not limited to: event staffing and scheduling, training, supervision of direct reports, execution of all menu items, ordering, proper storage, organization and inventory of all products, reviewing event rental requirements, training and implementation of all sanitation procedures as directed by the Executive Sous Chef, and adhere to all State and Local Health Department rules and regulations
• Coordinate with the FOH team to align with product availability, product ordering, flow of service, food presentation, and display requirements
• Assist Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef with developing menu items, menu mix and standardized recipes while managing food and labor costs as well as assist the Executive Chef and Executive Sous 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

• 3+ years in a similar position
• Expertise in food product, presentation, quality, and preparation along with menu concept and menu design
• 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 and walk without assistance on various surfaces for an extended period of time
• Manual dexterity, grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, and climbing.

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Previous experience with creating schedules, labor costing, payroll administration, employee performance management