Job Description

The Executive Sous Chef, Strategic Culinary Operations is responsible for research and development, testing and implementation of all food and beverage items in USH and CityWalk by working with the internal teams, from innovation to launch. This position provides hands-on support within the culinary team related to product evaluation, recipe development, and strategic operational efficiencies on new or modified recipes. The Executive Sous Chef, Strategic Culinary Operations will act as a Project Leader with strong culinary and operations acumen, setting project deadlines and working with a cross-functional team to achieve successful rollouts of each promotional window. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

• Manage the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of multiple large-scale projects.
• Develop and maintain milestone calendar for all R&D relate items/projects/events and launches to ensure timelines are met.
• Work with Catering team to ensure menus are relevant and updated to meet our highest requirements.
• Develops and communicates recipes that are operationally executable and meet USH standards for food quality.
• Supports L&OD and Executive Sous Chef, Park with field rollouts of new products and recipes, including procedures and special instructions.
• Ensures ease of production by communicating and collaborating with ESC of the Production Kitchen and Production Bakery.
• Trains Operators on existing or new recipes or procedures. Conducts presentation on product/food preparation.
• Responsible for product evaluation, including whole-time and yield studies, as input to product costing and portion control. Develops training materials for Operators on how to correctly handle new products and recipes.
• Provides culinary support and direction of photo shoots and tastings.
• Develop best in class preparation procedures for all new menu items.
• Creates new recipes for USH and CityWalk.
• Manage all activities for assigned projects for USH & CityWalk.
• Roll out of field tests for new products as well as implementation.
• Develop and manage initiative project plans by coordination with Training, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, IT, Marketing and R&D to ensure successful execution of new products.
• Support creation and implementation of training materials for new menu items.
• Lead R&D Chefs in the creation of menu items that are operationally friendly.
• Problem solving and solutions for any and all scenarios that may disrupt the flow of the operation.
• Always ensure safety procedures and cleanliness standards are at the highest standards.
• Manage direct reports and personnel performance administrative follow ups as needed.
• Maintain strong knowledge of industry trends and work with shared services and sourcing to incorporate into business as appropriate.
• This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $90,000 - $105,000 (bonus eligible)

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited culinary school required. Proven knowledge of Word and Excel Minimum 7 years of culinary experience, which includes working in a high volume fast pace restaurant or similar high production environment. Proven ability to work within fast paced, guest oriented and highly collaborative environment. Complete understanding of cost controls and how to utilize a declining budget High integrity with regards to reporting and follow-up • Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment. • Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols in select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated. • Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols. Desired Characteristics • L.A. County Food Handlers Certification • HACCP training • 3 years management culinary experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Additional Information

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