Executive Chef - Great Performances : Job Details

Executive Chef Full Time The Bronx, NY, US 2 days ago Requisition ID: 1225 Salary Range: $120,000.00 To 120,000.00 Annually About us: From innovative menus and striking design to impeccable service and critical attention to detail, at Great Performances, we weave our mission into all we do. This woman-owned business serving New York City for over four decades has evolved from a waitress staffing agency to the leading catering, events, and hospitality companies in the greater New York area. We provide food services in an array of celebrated New York City cultural institutions including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Wave Hill, and The Apollo Theater. We are known for full-service catering and events, corporate workplace dining and amenity programs, and large-scale event and festival production. Great Performances is the nation's first caterer to own and operate an organic farm, Katchkie Farm located in Kinderhook, NY. Progressive from the start, we consistently set the pace for industry best practices. We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our team and to support our vision, mission, and values through everything they do. If you share our passion and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply. Our Vision: Building Community to Better Our World Our Mission: Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality Our Core Values: Craftsmanship: developing new menus, designs, and moments to deliver engaging experiences to our clients and guests. People: creating fair access, opportunity, and advancement for everyone. Our employees are our greatest asset. Sustainability: upholding and elevating standards for sustainable behaviors that support our planet. Collaboration: aligning with our clients', colleagues', and community's visions to execute a successful experience. Doing Good Through Food: engaging in action around food access, health and wellness, education, and philanthropy. Great Performances is hiring an executive chef for a major Upper East Side university. We enhance life's celebrations with great food and artful service while maintaining a high level of professionalism and grace. We work side-by-side with local growers and purveyors to bring the freshest seasonal foods from farm to table. We promote sustainability through Katchkie Farm, our very own 60-acre organic farm in Columbia County, New York. We also operate venues and cafes throughout NYC, including Jazz at Lincoln Center, BAM, Brooklyn Museum, Apollo, Rockefeller University, and Wave Hill. Additionally, we have an exclusive relationship with The Plaza. Responsibilities: Overseeing all onsite culinary operations Ensuring promptness, freshness, and quality of dishes Maintain proper food safety requirements Coordinate cooks' tasks and scheduling Implement hygiene policies and examine equipment for cleanliness and efficiency Design new recipes, plan menus, and execute the presentation Review staffing levels to meet service, operational, and financial objectives Hiring and training kitchen staff, such as cooks, food preparation workers and dishwashers Perform administrative tasks, taking stock of food and equipment supplies, and doing purchase orders Setting and monitoring performance standards for staff Obtain feedback on food and service quality, and handle customer/ sales team problems and complaints Purchase food and supplies from vendors approved by the company and monitor inventory Conducting quality checks of all items in production up to and including tasting, recipe review, adjustments Work with in-house catering team to coordinate food deliveries, set-ups, and execution. Qualifications: Minimum 6 years of managerial experience References of culinary background required Computer knowledge including Excel Maintains a positive attitude Keep a clean and polished appearance New York City Food Handler's Certificate is a plus Location: Upper East Side University Base salary: $120,000 based on experience Benefits: PTO, 401K, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Transit, and FSA (Flexible Spending Account) Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States. Great Performance is an equal opportunity employer. At Great Performances, we employ qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience. Great Performances does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based on race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.