Kitchen Manager

Position Title: Kitchen Manager

Reports To: Executive Chef

Salary: $75,000 to $85,000

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Founded in 2005 as Hudson Yards Catering, Union Square Events is a culinary and operations leader in the hospitality industry, partnering with a diverse portfolio of best-in-class clients. We produce one-of-a-kind catered events and unparalleled dining experiences in a variety of cultural, corporate, entertainment, and private venues throughout New York City and beyond.

 

 

Job Summary

The Kitchen Manager position is a leadership role for the back of the house - providing direction and coaching to team members to drive the very best food and guest experience at the location. The ideal candidate will be an experienced culinarian with a passion for great food and guest experience.

Detailed Responsibilities * Proactively coaching and motivating team members to deliver their best * Identifying opportunities and driving improvement in our location operations * Monitoring quality and sanitation standards *Assisting to increase financial goals and budgets * Follow brand standards * Overseeing equipment maintenance routines

* Ensuring all routine kitchen management procedures are adhered to including (but not limited to) opening and closing checklists, cleaning schedules, temperature checks, waste sheets and pest control * Creation of prep sheets and line layout diagrams to ensure consistent and efficient food production * Performing daily line checks to verify quality and flavor standards * Proactively monitoring and managing food waste to help drive the cost of food * Management of employee breaks to ensure the well-being of all team members * Delivery of pre-shift meetings to set the tone for events * Conducting corrective action with team members to address any issues in relation to performance

Skills and Experience * 2+ years of experience in a kitchen supervisory position * High level of computer literacy * Passion for hospitality, food, culinary * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

 

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 

 

Associates at Union Square Events are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
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