Job description

Venue Description

The James Beard Foundation PLATFORM is a mission-centered showcase kitchen, event, dining and culinary demonstration space, as well as a vendor kiosk featuring a rotating calendar of visiting guest chefs. PLATFORM, which includes event space for up to 80 guests, is situated within the new Pier 57 Food Hall, home to 17 additional culinary kiosk vendors serving as an incubator for local small businesses and food entrepreneurs aligned with the Foundation’s mission of championing a standard of good food anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability.

James Beard Foundation

The James Beard Foundation promotes Good Food For Good™. For more than 30 years, the Foundation has highlighted the centrality of food culture in our daily lives. Through the variety of industry programs that educate and empower leaders in the culinary community, the Foundation has asserted the power of food to drive behavior, culture, and policy change. The organization is committed to giving chefs a voice and the tools to make the world more sustainable, equitable, and delicious for everyone. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the James Beard Foundation launched the Open for Good campaign to ensure that independent restaurants not only survive, but that the industry is able to rebuild stronger than before. www.jamesbeard.org

Great Performances

Great Performances, which will operate PLATFORM, is a leading hospitality management company with a commitment to collaborative service, innovation and quality. The woman owned business serving New York City for over 40 years is as renowned for its events catering as for its food service in celebrated New York City cultural institutions, including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, The Apollo Theater and others. Great Performances is the nation’s first caterer to own and operate its own organic farm, Katchkie Farm, located in Kinderhook, NY. Progressive from the start, the company consistently sets the pace for industry best practices.

Focus

The ideal candidate is a seasoned manager who can develop and direct food and beverage program with quality products and ensuring high hospitality standards are met. Educate and coach all employees on food, beverage and hospitality standards. Oversee front and back of house food service operations for quick service food hall and event space to include pop up restaurants, tasting kitchen, and catered events

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following

• Oversees safety standards of kitchen and food items assuring freshness and quality of menu items
• Oversees employees maintain NYC Department of Health guidelines
• Perform administrative tasks, including weekly and monthly financials
• Maintain budgets for food, beverage and labor costs
• Knowledge of company computer program Caterxpert
• Responsible for system succession planning/employee development/diversity initiatives/training/constructive counseling
• Maintain and develop client relationships and client satisfaction for all aspects of operation to ensure account retention
• Prioritize venue operations and reports to meet compliance and deadlines
• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between all team members
• Understand and evaluate information to meet objectives
• Maintain and develop client relationships and client satisfaction for all aspects of operation to ensure account retention

Knowledge, Experience and Criteria

• 3-5 years prior food and beverage management experience
• Hospitality Management Degree or Equivalent Preferred
• Experience overseeing multi-unit operations including event operations with food service corporation/restaurant/and or hotel
• Effective communication both verbally and written with all levels of employees, guests, vendors and clients in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to manage culinary team and front of house operations
• Proven ability to control food and labor cost within the department
• Anticipate and identify problem areas and implement effective solutions
• Proficient in computer programs, specifically excel
• Knowledge of POS operating systems and programming
• Knowledge of NYC Health Department guidelines, including safe temperature at which ingredients must be kept and to which food must be prepared to avoid foodborne illness
• New York City Food Handler’s Certificate will be required within one month of employment
• Calm and professional demeanor to work in a high-stress, fast paced environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for at least 8 hours
• Ability to execute all duties and responsibilities in a safe and timely manner

Location

Pier 57 in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood

Client

James Beard Foundation

Base salary

$85,000year

Benefits

PTO, 401K, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Transit, and FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

Great Performances is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For the safety of our employees, customers, and vendors, Great Performances requires that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless an exemption from this Policy has been granted as an accommodation. If you have a disability or sincerely held religious belief that precludes you from obtaining the COVID-19 vaccine, please let us know so the Company may engage in a cooperative dialogue about whether a reasonable accommodation may be warranted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Manhattan, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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