Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is seeking a Sous Chef/Banquet Chef to join the team at the soon to open Glendale, AZ location!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sous Chef/Banquet Chef will be responsible for the leadership of the Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Culinary department with a focus on staffing, scheduling & training of hourly staff, cost control, food quality standards, operational procedures, sanitation & cleanliness, health department compliance and staff motivation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the unit Culinary Department with integrity and purposeEmpower staff to deliver exceptional legendary serviceAlways support the Andretti Indoor Karting and Games Motto “Striving for Perfection; Achieving Excellence”Manage daily, weekly and monthly operations: food product ordering, staffing, scheduling, cleanliness, organization, service timing, and quality product.Ensure banquets, buffets and event culinary offerings are consistent with AIKG standards and specificationsResponsible for compliance with all environment and health board requirements related to the preparation and service of food and beverageResponsible for the development of Culinary Staff and SupervisorsManage staff training and employee relationsAssure that Culinary Staff morale is maintained at a high levelTake an active part in the recruitment and retention of staffManage Culinary department labor and food costs within acceptable budgetsEnsure site inspections are within acceptable standardsManage organization and cleanliness of all food storage, kitchen, and food service areasWork closely with Sales Department to ensure proper scheduling and planning for EventsOversee, maintain and inventory Culinary Department equipment

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games – Speed out of the pits and let AIKG be the racetrack for your winning Management Career

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games (AIKG) is a rapidly growing Family Entertainment company. Our locations feature high-speed, high-tech indoor Karting on multilevel tracks, multi-player immersive Virtual Reality Simulators, Arcade fun, and amazing restaurants & event spaces featuring scratch cocktails and culinary creations crafted in our kitchens.

We currently have nine locations in Florida, Texas, Arizona & Georgia, and Corporate Support offices in Orlando and Atlanta. Benefits include:

AIKG has the BEST staff, so managers work with and lead motivated professionals!Personal/Family Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage$1200 company paid Health Savings AccountVacation and Sick time accrued during the first year401k retirement program with generous company match$25K Company provided Life InsuranceCompany provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability InsuranceAccident, Critical Illness and Voluntary Life Insurance

Sous Chef Qualifications

Required:

Experience leading high-volume kitchensStrong written & verbal communication skillsHigh School Diploma or equivalentStrong organizational skillsWork varying days, nights, holidays and weekendsEligible to work in the United StatesAt least 18 years of age

Preferred and great to have:

Five years+ of Kitchen experience in a high volume environmentFive years+ of private event experienceExperience working with an event sales teamExperience with multi-unit, or multi-site strongly preferred HACCP or Serv-Safe food safety trained and certificateBi-lingualProven leadership and team skills; ability to motivate and manage all levels of staffStrong training and development backgroundStrong knowledge of cost controls

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an Andretti Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of their job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Walk or stand for extended periods of timeThe ability to communicate quickly and accuratelyMust be able to lift up to 15 lbs on a regular basisPerform functions which require organization, bending, reaching, turning, lifting, climbing and occasional stocking up to 50lbsThe work environment may include bright, dim or flashing lights and loud soundsRequires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipmentBe able to understand, follow and maintain safety standards at all times