Houseman - James Beard Foundation

4 weeks ago

New York, United States Great Performances Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Title: Houseman – James Beard Foundation

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 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 hospitality management company committed to collaboration, innovation, and quality. The woman-owned business serving New York City for over 40 years is renowned for events catering as well as 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.

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.

Responsibilities:

  • 1-2 years of hospitality industry houseman role.
  • Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of any banquet rooms, hallways, storage and service areas.
  • Responsible for complete setup and breakdown of all events, following all specified BEO details and event diagrams. This will include but is not limited to tables, chairs, portable bars, stations, buffets, etc.
  • Knowledge of protocols for dish cleaning and sanitation.
  • Maintain the cleanliness of all kitchen and warehouse areas throughout the shift.
  • Cleaning of floors, walls, windows, restrooms, and other surfaces; proper care, movement, and storage of equipment, including tables, chairs, and stage as required, maintaining guest readiness.
  • Follow the Department of Health standards and guidelines.
  • Daily set up and break down of tables, chairs, serving food items, and maintaining the Demo Kitchen/ Kiosk Facility.
  • Inspect the cleanliness and working condition of all equipment and supplies to be set up in the function area; rectify any deficiencies.
  • Responsible for maintaining all storage and service areas.
  • Responsible for checking in all deliveries to ensure they meet JBF standards.
  • Must be able to perform other duties as requested by management.
  • Be able to work in a team environment and take direction.
  • Communicate effectively with all team members.
  • Respect for fellow employees, including management and vendors.
  • Ability to lift 75 pounds as well as delicate objects and glassware.
  • Stand, reach, and bend throughout the shift.
  • Responsible, dependable, and punctual.
  • Weekend days may be required.

Location: Chelsea area of Manhattan

Base salary: $22.00 Hourly

Part-time

Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States.

Great Performances 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.

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