Sobre este puesto de Event Display Carver en The Florida Panthers
Organization Overview:
The Florida Panthers enter their 33rd season in 2026-27 as one of the National Hockey League’s premier franchises. As back-to-back Stanley Cup champions in 2024 and 2025, the Cats have emerged victorious in 11 of their past 12 postseason series and have captured four Eastern Conference championships. The Panthers are led by President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Bill Zito entering his seventh season, and President of Business Operations Michael White who begins his first full season.
As the NHL’s southernmost team, the Panthers operate four facilities in Broward County, Florida: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise; the Panthers IceDen in Coral Springs; the state-of-the-art Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale; and the renovated War Memorial Auditorium, which hosts concerts and events for the South Florida faithful year-round.
An organization with deep roots in the community, the Panthers are owned by Vincent J. Viola, a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Emphasizing a culture of selfless service both on and off the ice, the Panthers pillar program, “Heroes Among Us,” honors a United States military veteran at every game. The Florida Panthers Foundation focuses on four core pillars: veterans’ affairs; children’s health and education; raising awareness for the endangered Florida Panther; and growing youth hockey throughout the region. The Panthers remain committed to empowering our fans to live sustainably and to strengthen the resiliency of our diverse communities throughout Florida and the tri-county area.
- Job Title: Event Display Carver
- Organization: Sanza Food Service
- Department: Food & Beverage
- Reports To: Sous Chef
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
- Employment Type: Part-Time
- Location: Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL — On-Site
- Schedule: Flexibility required for evenings, weekends, and holidays
Job Summary
The Event Display Carver is responsible for operating premium display carving stations during Florida Panthers home games and arena events. This role provides a high-quality, guest-facing dining experience in club and premium spaces at Amerant Bank Arena. Shifts are scheduled on a per-event basis and are typically 5–6 hours in duration, making this an ideal opportunity for a retired culinary professional looking to stay active and engaged in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
Primary Responsibilities
- Set up display carving station prior to event, including all equipment, utensils, heat lamps, and product presentation
- Carve and portion proteins (prime rib, roasted turkey, ham, whole roasts, etc.) to order for guests in premium seating areas and club spaces
- Maintain proper food temperatures, safe knife handling, and sanitation standards throughout the event in accordance with Florida Department of Health guidelines
- Interact warmly and professionally with guests, answering questions about menu offerings and representing the Panthers brand
- Monitor product levels during service and coordinate restocking with kitchen staff as needed
- Break down, clean, and store all station equipment and supplies at the conclusion of each event
- Other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge / Skills / Job Qualifications
- Demonstrated basic knife skills — proper grip, blade control, and safe handling practices
- Ability to stand for the duration of a 5–6 hour shift in a high-traffic, high-energy environment
- Valid Florida Food Handler certification, or ability to obtain prior to first event
- Strong guest-facing communication and interpersonal skills
- Professional appearance and a positive, service-oriented attitude
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as the event schedule requires
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced arena environment with variable temperatures, high noise levels, and heavy crowd traffic
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous carvery or display carving station experience helpful but not necessary
- Background in hotel banquet, catering, country club, or high-volume food service
- Experience in a sports venue or large-event food and beverage operation
- Retired culinary professionals are strongly encouraged to apply
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
This is a part-time, non-exempt, per-event position. Shifts are typically 5–6 hours and are called based on the Panthers and Amerant Bank Arena event calendar. Employees must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the schedule.
Work Environment
This position works in an arena where the noise level is generally high, crowd traffic is heavy, temperatures are variable, and lights may be bright or dark with occasional exposure to flashing lights and pyrotechnics. The role requires prolonged standing and repetitive knife work throughout the shift.
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At the Florida Panthers Hockey Club, Arena Operating Company, Panthers IceDen, Sanza Food Service, War Memorial Benefit Corporation, and FLA Team Shop, we strive to make every employee feel valued and respected for who they are and the unique contributions they make. We believe that a diverse and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful company, which is why we aim to infuse diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) into all aspects of our culture and our business.
We welcome all to apply and join our team.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
