The Schaumburg Boomers are an independent professional baseball team part of the Frontier League and play their games in Schaumburg, Il at Wintrust Field. Over the course of the calendar year, the Boomers host 50+ baseball games and special events in our suite level. Our Commissary features a large commercial kitchen that services 18 Luxury Suites, The Schaumburg Club, The Jim Beam Club, outdoor Picnic area, and Party Deck.
Reporting to our Vice President of Food & Beverage, you will lead the food production team in executing the culinary operations throughout all event spaces. To be successful, the right candidate will be able to create strong relationships with other members of management and team members. Candidates must be able to execute the F&B operation with the goal of providing a great culinary experience while providing excellent customer service. This is a seasonal full-time position running from mid-April to the end of September.
The Culinary Manager’s four main areas of focus are:
- Pre-game preparation of catering orders
- In-game service throughout the entire suite level.
- Pre-game and post-game service to both baseball teams.
- Pre-game and post-game service to the umpires.
- Special Event service throughout the course of the Summer
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
- Lead the production team in a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative workplace environment.
- Execution of the pre-ordered suite menu, Jim Beam Club menu, and player meal menu.
- Work side-by-side with the team, reinforcing procedures and practices through repetition, leading by example and providing on-going constructive feedback.
- Positively interacts with Director of Hospitality and staff while rapidly solving any problems which may occur.
- Lead in production of food preparation, ensuring recipe specifications, portion controls and kitchen timings are met. Monitors all food served relative to appearance, temperature, sanitary and quality standards.
- Leads the charge in ensuring that all kitchen equipment and operations are in compliance with health department standards at all times.
- Coordinates with Director of Food & Beverage for proper kitchen record-keeping, including food inventories, deliveries, and invoicing of food products.
- Other duties as assigned.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Live in the Chicagoland Area
- 2+ years kitchen experience in an event venue or full / quick service restaurant. Management experience is a plus.
- Culinary certification or degree plus.
- Food Handler Certificated
- Expectation to work on all 50 scheduled game dates and additional special events.
- Experience cooking in a high-volume operation that includes continuous batch cooking.
- Experience with commercial cooking equipment including convection oven, steamer, flat top, and deep fryer.
- Comprehensive knowledge/focus on production, quality, cost, presentation, and sanitation.
- Prior experience in a collaborative team environment required.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule; able and willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and long hours.
- Additional skills may be required to perform additional task(s) specific to work location.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; bending, reaching, and lifting; must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
