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  • Sushi Chef
    Sushi Chef
    3 days ago
    Full-time
    Design District, Dallas

    The Mavericks Performance & Training Center serves as the primary training, practice, performance, and hospitality facility for the Dallas Mavericks NBA organization. Designed to support elite athletic performance and world-class hospitality operations, the facility combines premium amenities, elevated food and beverage experiences, and a culture centered on professionalism, teamwork, discipline, and excellence. The hospitality operation supports players, coaches, executives, corporate partners, VIP guests, and special events throughout the year. Operating in a dynamic, high-performance environment, the Mavericks Performance & Training Center seeks culinary professionals who are passionate about craftsmanship, precision, and creating exceptional hospitality experiences. Position Summary The Sushi Chef is responsible for executing sushi, sashimi, poke, raw bar preparations, and specialty Japanese offerings while maintaining the highest standards of quality, food safety, and presentation. This role requires exceptional knife skills, fish handling expertise, and a disciplined approach to execution. The Sushi Chef will support hospitality operations, executive dining, player dining, VIP functions, and special events while ensuring consistency, creativity, and operational excellence throughout all service periods. Core Responsibilities Sushi Production & Culinary Execution • Execute sushi, sashimi, nigiri, rolls, poke, and specialty Japanese preparations according to established recipes and standards., • Demonstrate advanced fish fabrication, handling, storage, and preparation techniques., • Maintain exceptional standards of product quality, presentation, freshness, and consistency., • Ensure proper rice preparation, seasoning, portioning, and execution standards., • Support development of seasonal sushi offerings and specialty menu items. Operational Excellence • Maintain organized, clean, and fully stocked sushi stations., • Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering and receiving specialty products., • Minimize waste through proper utilization and storage procedures., • Maintain strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards., • Assist culinary leadership with special events and VIP hospitality functions. Team Support & Development • Support training and development of junior culinary team members., • Lead by example through professionalism, discipline, and attention to detail., • Collaborate with culinary and hospitality teams to ensure seamless execution. Qualifications & Experience Required Qualifications • Minimum 3 years of sushi preparation experience., • Strong knowledge of fish fabrication, knife skills, and Japanese culinary techniques., • Experience working with premium seafood products., • Strong food safety and sanitation knowledge., • Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume environment. Preferred Qualifications • Fine dining or luxury hospitality experience., • Omakase or sushi counter experience., • Experience supporting VIP hospitality and special events. Why Join Mavericks Performance & Training Center This role provides an opportunity to showcase advanced culinary craftsmanship while supporting players, executives, VIP guests, and special events within one of the most respected organizations in professional sports.

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  • Pastry Sous Chef
    Pastry Sous Chef
    3 days ago
    Full-time
    Design District, Dallas

    The Mavericks Performance & Training Center serves as the primary training, practice, performance, and hospitality facility for the Dallas Mavericks NBA organization. Designed to support elite athletic performance and world-class hospitality operations, the facility combines premium amenities, elevated food and beverage experiences, and a culture centered on professionalism, teamwork, discipline, and excellence. The hospitality operation supports players, coaches, executives, corporate partners, VIP guests, and special events throughout the year. Operating in a dynamic, high-performance environment, the Mavericks Performance & Training Center seeks culinary professionals who are passionate about creativity, execution, and hospitality excellence. Position Summary The Pastry Chef is responsible for overseeing all pastry, dessert, bakery, and specialty confectionary production throughout the Mavericks Performance & Training Center. This role combines creativity, technical execution, organization, and operational discipline to deliver exceptional desserts and baked goods for hospitality operations, executive dining, VIP functions, player dining, and special events. The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically skilled, and capable of executing both large-scale production and refined plated dessert presentations. Core Responsibilities: Pastry & Bakery Leadership • Execute and oversee production of desserts, pastries, breads, breakfast pastries, specialty baked goods, and seasonal offerings., • Develop and maintain recipes, production standards, and presentation guidelines., • Create innovative desserts while maintaining operational efficiency and consistency., • Support menu development initiatives and seasonal programming. Production & Operational Management • Manage pastry production schedules and workflow., • Ensure consistent quality, portioning, presentation, and freshness standards., • Maintain inventory levels and ordering requirements for pastry ingredients., • Minimize waste through effective planning and product utilization., • Maintain organized pastry production areas and equipment. Hospitality & Event Support • Support VIP events, corporate functions, player dining experiences, and hospitality activations., • Create specialty desserts and displays for executive and guest functions., • Collaborate with culinary leadership on integrated menu development. Team Development • Train and mentor pastry team members., • Foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement., • Lead by example through strong execution and operational discipline. Qualifications & Experience Required Qualifications • Minimum 5 years of pastry or bakery experience., • Formal pastry training or equivalent professional experience., • Strong knowledge of baking techniques, chocolate work, plated desserts, and production systems., • Strong organizational and time management skills., • Ability to execute under tight deadlines while maintaining quality standards. Preferred Qualifications • Luxury hospitality, hotel, or fine dining experience., • Experience supporting large-scale hospitality operations., • Experience with specialty cakes, chocolate work, and custom event production. Leadership Competencies • Creativity & Innovation, • Attention to Detail, • Operational Excellence, • Time Management, • Team Development, • Quality Focus, • Accountability, • Organization Why Join Mavericks Performance & Training Center The Pastry Chef role offers a unique opportunity to lead and elevate the pastry program within one of the most dynamic hospitality operations in professional sports. This position provides creative influence, operational responsibility, and the opportunity to support world-class hospitality experiences for players, executives, corporate partners, and VIP guests while helping define the culinary standards of the Dallas Mavericks organization.

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