Job Title: Seasonal Kitchen Manager
Report to: Hospitality Director
Deadline: February 23rd
Requirements: This position requires an organized, detail-oriented and personable applicant who wants to work with a first-class professional baseball organization in hosting 51 home games and a variety of special events. The candidate should be hardworking and a team-player. The Kitchen Manager will work with the Food & Beverage Manager to lead the food & beverage operations at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium. The applicant will play a key role in creating a positive fan experience at Joe Bruno Stadium.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for all Stadium Food Production including but not limited to games, special events, player and staff meals.
- Oversees overall food prep and presentation and ensures to maintain quality and proper presentation of all food products.
- Ability to motivate and encourage the Culinary Team while creating a positive environment.
- Responsible for development and performance management of culinary team members.
- Responsible for training in all food production areas to include but not limited to Picnics, Concessions, Kiosks and Suites.
- Willing and able to work all kitchen roles with the ValleyCats.
- Cut staff as appropriate to keep labor in mind with the business levels.
- Responsible for maintaining and regular cleaning of Food & Beverage equipment and locations.
- Ensuring best practices for safety and sanitation in the kitchen in accordance with NYS Health Department regulations.
- Responsible for Daily Inventory reports to be given to the Food & Beverage Manager.
- Ensures timely delivery of food to guests in all areas of the stadium.
- Identify and execute strategies to expedite service and production
- Responsible for delivery, receiving and transfers of products.
- Completing all other duties as assigned by the President, General Manager, Assistant General Manager, and Food & Beverage Manager.
Qualifications:
- Must have 3+ years of culinary management experience.
- Experience in High Volume food production.
- Serve Safe Certified or equivalent required
- Ability to effectively multi-task in a fast paced environment.
- Strong Leadership, organizational and communication skills required.
- Ability to maintain calm and professional demeanor in the face of adversity.
- Ability to be at the stadium long hours including night, weekend and holiday events.
- Culinary or Hospitality experience in a stadium or entertainment venue preferred but not required.
- Experience in inventory control and cost management preferred.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
