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Legends Hospitality Lead Cook (Tournant) - One World Observatory in New York, New York
Description
LEGENDS
Founded in 2008, Legends’ operating divisions worldwide include – Global Partnerships, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, Global Technology Solutions, Attractions, Growth Enterprises – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.
GLOBAL ATTRACTIONS
Global Attractions is a natural progression from Legends 360-degree platform for success. Our unrivaled guest experience and deeply researched sales and planning methodologies give us an edge. Legends currently operates 10+ attractions around the globe. We bring together some of the brightest experiential and attraction masterminds around the globe to ensure each brilliant idea is regionally relevant and destined to dazzle, delight and drive a steady stream of diverse visitors.
Custom narratives to guide the journey, delivered to deeply engage distinct visitor groups
Bold and dramatic design to push the envelope on the physical space and inspire awe and wonder
Re-imagined dining experiences to delight local foodies
Leading-edge technology and innovation to drive interactivity and create fully immersive experiences
Legends manages all operations across ticketing, special events, sponsorship food and beverage and retail for Attractions partners.
ONE WORLD OBSERVATORY
Positioned at the top of One World Trade Center—the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere—on levels 100, 101, and 102, One World Observatory provides guests with unique, panoramic views of New York City, its most iconic sites, and surrounding waters from 1,250 feet. A customized guest experience complements the seemingly endless views—evoking feelings of the City’s signature pride, hope and determination (including special interactive experiences and dining options, plus a sit-down restaurant). In 2016, One World Observatory received awards and recognition from the Concierge Choice Awards (Winner: Tourist Attraction), Themed Entertainment Association (Thea Awards for Outstanding Achievement), TripAdvisor (Top U.S. Trending Summer Attraction), and Lonely Planet (Favorite Online Listing).
THE ROLE
The Lead Cook is responsible for planning and directing food preparation. The role reports to the Executive Chef.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Create schedules for the kitchen staff to ensure optimum resource management and speed of service
Train new and existing staff on the preparation, arrangement, plating and pricing of dishes
Ensure that all staff members adhere to culinary standards and regulations and that all product goes out in a timely manner at the required temperature
Create recipe specs and standards
Managing associates planning and scheduling of work assignments and performance development. Administers corrective counseling process, training and development, appraisals, payroll accountability
Plan menus, maintaining financial responsibility for the menu mix. Analyze menu and food costs and the preparation of cost and quality efficient menus/specials. Assist in preparing reports regarding food and menu analysis.
Assist in preparing annual budgeting and ensure all fiscal responsibilities are met
Respond to guest inquiries and concerns personally
Design new menu selections for the Café based on seasonal ingredients and guest demand; showcase affinity for, and knowledge of, local product
Purchase all food product and related supplies while maintaining effective vendor relationships
Track, record and replenish all food and inventory as needed
Add a purchasing component for all food
Maintain high standards of sanitation and cleanliness
Assist in maintaining the highest possible rating from the Health Department
Assist in the oversight of daily Café operations (may need to cover shifts)
Assist in the training, safety, sanitation and accident prevention controls within the kitchen
Continuously develop and test recipes as well as techniques for food preparation and presentation to ensure high quality
Assists in the assurance of consistent food qualities in both presentation and preparation
Ensures the maintenance of kitchen equipment on a daily basis and during events while working with offsite caters
Report and document hazardous conditions or unsafe practices within the work environment
Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree or have graduated from a certified apprenticeship program with a minimum of 2-3 years management experience in high fast-paced high volume restaurant or in the contract foodservice industry for a sports and entertainment venue
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a deadline-oriented environment
Strong commitment to delivering a high level of customer and client service with demonstrated initiative, leadership, and management skills
Customer service oriented with the ability to interact with all levels of management
Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends and holidays
Must be able to work in a team environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
High level of attention to detail and organization
Leadership skills
Practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies and procedures and regulations, complete company-wide safety training and any additional job specific safety training
Follow and encourage your team to follow all safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to looking for and reporting any unsafe work conditions, and complete company-wide safety training and any additional job specific safety training
Report all safety incidents (injuries and illnesses) into the company’s risk management system (Origami Risk) on the same day that the safety incident has been reported to you
COMPENSATION
$27.50/hour + a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.
WORKING CONDITIONS
On Site: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.
Qualifications
Skills
Required
- Communication: Advanced
Behaviors
Required
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Required
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Preferred
Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Education
Required
- High School or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- Food Handler's