Executive Chef

2 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States Great Performances Full time

About Us:
Great Performances is a leading catering, events, and hospitality company serving New York City for over four decades. We provide food services in various cultural institutions and offer full-service catering and events, corporate workplace dining, and large-scale event and festival production. Our company is committed to industry best practices and sustainability.

Our Vision: Building Community to Better Our World

Our Mission: Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality

Our Core Values:

Craftsmanship: We develop new menus, designs, and moments to deliver engaging experiences to our clients and guests. Our chefs are passionate about creating innovative and delicious cuisine.

People: We create fair access, opportunity, and advancement for everyone. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we strive to provide a positive and inclusive work environment.

Sustainability: We uphold and elevate standards for sustainable behaviors that support our planet. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and promoting eco-friendly practices.

Collaboration: We align with our clients', colleagues', and community's visions to execute a successful experience. Our team works together to deliver exceptional results.

Doing Good Through Food: We engage in action around food access, health and wellness, education, and philanthropy. We believe that food has the power to bring people together and make a positive impact on our community.

The Ideal Candidate:
We are seeking a seasoned chef who is motivated by high-quality cooking and efficiency in kitchen operations. The ideal candidate is a reliable, hardworking professional with exceptional culinary skills, interest in cuisines of many culinary cultures, and experience managing a large team. The candidate should have integrity, thoughtfulness, and an outlook that aligns with our company's mission and values.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure 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 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 handling customer/client problems and complaints
  • Purchase food and supplies from vendors approved by the company and monitor inventory


Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years of managerial restaurant experience
  • References of culinary background required
  • Computer knowledge including Excel
  • Maintains a positive attitude and keeps a clean and polished appearance
  • New York City Food Handler's Certificate is a plus


Compensation:

$90,000/year based on experience

Benefits:

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

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Great Performances is an equal-opportunity employer. We employ qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience. We do 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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