Culinary Supervisor - One World Observatory

Legends - Part Time
New York · NY
Food and Beverage: Food/Beverage Management
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LEGENDS

Founded in 2008, Legends is a premium experiences company with six divisions operating worldwide – Global Planning, Global Sales, Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Global Merchandise, and Global Technology Solutions – 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 Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.

FOR 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 - which evoke 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 Culinary Supervisor is responsible to coordinate the day-to-day operations of the kitchen area. They report to the Executive Chef.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Follow Executive Chef and/or Sous-Chefs assignments for opening/closing procedures and food preparation, and report back to Chefs daily on progress and needs
  • Lead a team with respect and commitment to exceeding guest expectations daily
  • Adhere to the Legends Uniform and Grooming guidelines and perform daily uniform checks with staff and help Chefs to maintain standards in the kitchen
  • Ensure assigned staff are preparing food items in compliance with portion size, quality standards, departmental rules, policies and procedures
  • Maintain Department of Health (DOH) and Legends standards ensuring a high-quality level of food, food temperatures, rotation of product, cleanliness and sanitation standards
  • Maintain cleanliness of kitchen including walk-in coolers, dry storage, shelves, walls, floors and drains
  • Ensure all food preparation equipment is clean and sanitized and that it is kept in a safe and operable condition, report issues to the chefs
  • Identify and store meats, poultry, seafood, pasta, starches, dairy products, and all other food items according to established standards
  • Participate in inventory monthly for department of responsibility
  • Participate as a team player with specific responsibilities as related to preparation, excellent service and delivery of product
  • Practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies and procedures and regulations, complete company-wide safety training and additional job specific safety training.
  • Follow all safety policies and procedures and regulations, complete company-wide safety training and additional job specific safety training
  • Other duties as assigned by leadership

    QUALIFICATIONS

    To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

    • Ability to read, speak and write in English
    • 18 years of age, or older
    • Current food safety certification
      • Knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette
    • Professional training through a culinary education or working in a fast-paced, high-volume, full-service fine dining restaurant/catering facility
    • Possession of sufficient mobility to perform assigned tasks including constant reaching, bending, stooping, wiping, pushing and pulling, standing, and walking for extended periods of time
      • Ability to interact with co-workers in order to assure compliance with company service standards
      • Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast paced, team-orientated setting
      • Ability to lift and transport food and other items weighing up to 50 pounds
      • Ability to work all OWO events, including extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays

    COMPENSATION

    $25/hour + a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401(k) plan.

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

    Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.

    Experience

    Required
    • 1 - 3 years: Previous supervisory experience in a high-volume kitchen

    Education

    Preferred
    • Technical/other training or better

    Licenses & Certifications

    Required
    • Food Handler's

    Skills

    Required
    • Leadership
    • Time Management
    • Team Work
    • Inventory Management
    • Communication

    Behaviors

    Required
    • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
    • Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
    • Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
    • Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
    • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

    Motivations

    Required
    • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
    Preferred
    • Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help