Lead Cook (Tournant) - One World Observatory

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