Job description

Fig. is a multifaceted culinary brand that seeks to create clean, fresh, approachable food using high quality ingredients and from scratch production. When it opens in April 2023 Fig.

serve museum patrons and riverfront pedestrians daily in the cafe, host field lunches for museum school trips, provide full-service catering at the unique event venue, and be the culinary partner to Kiewit Luminarium on community program initiatives.

Fig. will open at the Kiewit Luminarium, a new, next-generation science center that will joyfully engage people of all ages and identities to explore astonishing phenomena and consider something new. Anticipated as a regional draw and a national model, Kiewit Luminarium’s interactive exhibits and programs will inspire lifelong interest and careers in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.

The Kiewit Luminarium will be a premier event venue in Omaha. With placement right on the river, nestled in the Riverfront Park system, it is sure to be a sought out destination for many occasions.

Fig. seeks a culinary partner with great experience and passion for excellence to lead the catering program. This culinary leader should be someone with extensive experience in scratch, seasonal cooking and comfortable in a variety of cuisines, but also someone with a passion for reaching community through food.

This position would be responsible for the planning of menus, running day of operations, cooking and prepping, and managing kitchen staff for events. You would work in partnership with the Fig. General Manager and the Events team at the Luminarium.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Concept and build out catering menu that showcases seasonal and scratch foods
• Successfully execute events ranging from casual corporate lunches and buffets to cocktail parties with passed hor d'oeuvres to plated dinners
• Track banquet event orders daily to plan inventory, prep, and labor
• Supervise and manage all banquet culinary operations
• Coordinate with Kitchen Manager and General Manager for needed inventory
• Manage special inventory requests and ordering
• Hire and train staff as needed to meet catering demands

REQUIREMENTS

• Outstanding attention to detail - both personal grooming/appearance and properly identifying guests needs, demeanor, and level of required service attention
• Exudes excellence in hospitality both for internal and external guests
• 4+ years of progressive experience in off-site catering, pop-up restaurants, large-scale special events, fine dining restaurants, or hotels
• Strong business acumen, including understanding budgets and operating costs
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to resolve conflicting interests with the goal of obtaining cooperation
• Well versed in multiple cuisines
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to train, motivate, and direct team in an encouraging manner
• Self-driven, results-oriented, and possesses a solid track-record of leading high-caliber, restaurants and catering event operations
• Results-driven with proven track records of creating learning environments
• Must be able to work 45-50 hours a week with a flexible schedule including opening, closing, weekends, holidays
• Must have proof of Covid vaccine and booster

BENEFIT PACKAGE

• 60K total compensation package
• Paid vacation
• Health Insurance
• 401K
• Paid parental leave
• Catering commission

We are proud to offer a safe workplace for our employees. In the interest of safety for all Fig. and Luminarium employees, the company requires all employees to be fully vaccinated (defined as 1 completed dose of a 1-dose series or 2 completed doses of a 2-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine), and encourage employees to receive their booster shot if eligible, unless due to a bona fide medical and/or sincerely held religious reason in which case a reasonable accommodation will be discussed unless it causes an undue hardship to Fig.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 4 years

Pay rate:

• Yearly pay

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• Café

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Omaha, NE 68102: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Culinary experience: 5 years (Preferred)
• Cooking: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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