Description

POSITION: Kitchen Manager DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage REPORTS TO: General Manager FLSA STATUS: Exempt LEGENDS & ASM GLOBAL

Two powerhouse companies have joined forces to redefine excellence in sports, entertainment, and live events. Together, we combine unmatched expertise with a global reach, offering end-to-end solutions – from venue development and event booking to revenue strategy and hospitality.

Legends brings a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise, and Attractions, working with top-tier clients to deliver exceptional experiences.

ASM Global, the world leader in venue management and live event production, oversees 350+ iconic venues stadiums, arenas, conventions centers and theaters. Our organization is committed to building an inclusive, innovative environment where differences drive solutions that benefit our team members, guests, and partners. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and accountability, we create a workplace where everyone can succeed.

Are you ready to be part of the team that is transforming live entertainment? Join us to make Legends happen!

LOBEL'S

Lobel's is coming to Rockefeller Center! For six generations, the Lobel's have been purveyors of fine meats dedicated to the highest standards of quality and personal service. These standards have made their butcher shop an institution in New York City, where the family’s Upper East Side store enjoys a devoted clientele comprised of celebrities, prominent business executives, and others who value the highest quality prime meats and attentive service.

THE ROLE

The Kitchen Manager oversees all aspects of a restaurant kitchen, including managing staff, ensuring food quality, maintaining inventory, complying with food safety regulations, and coordinating the overall workflow to deliver efficient food preparation and service, effectively acting as the leader of the back of the house operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to set up and prepare all food items, including replenishment and rotation of stock, as directed by the General Manager and Regional Executive Chef.

• Setting up non-food items for each shift with a high-level awareness of sanitation and food safety, maintaining work areas and proper food storage, in a safe, and efficient manner.

• Production of menu items based on specific recipes and changing deadlines, in accordance with company standards.

• Familiarity with setting PAR levels and managing inventory quantities in accordance with those PARs.

• Inputting and maintaining daily event sheets, daily reports, and logs.

• Oversee purchasing process for culinary items, creating purchase orders, building relationships with vendors, and sourcing inventory items when necessary.

• Responsible for managing kitchen staff, including two main kitchens and additional food stands within the venue.

• Ability to follow directions precisely and consistently.

• Adheres to company guidelines and house rules, always exceeding guest expectations.

• Assist in staffing, scheduling, training, and counseling of event staff.

• Ability to interact with guests and staff to ensure guest satisfaction.

• Must have extensive knowledge of food and beverage menu, specials and services offered.

• Ability to ensure compliance with company service standards, company inventory and cash control procedures.

• Work as a team with fellow associates and other service departments within venue.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legends & ASM policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• 5-7 Years of experience as a Sous Chef, Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager or comparable.

• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

• Professional training through a culinary education or working in a fast-paced high-volume fine dining restaurant/catering facility, full service casual dining preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to interact with co-workers to assure compliance with company service standards.

• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.

• Ability to multitask in a fast paced, team orientated setting.

• Must be able to read, speak and write in English.

• Ability to lift and transport food and other items weighing up to 30 pounds, occasionally 50 pounds.

• Ability to work all events, including: extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Must have sufficient mobility to perform assigned production tasks including: constant reaching, bending, stooping, wiping, pushing, and pulling for extended periods of time.

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary range of $85,000 - $95,000 plus bonus potential commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: On Site New York, NY

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends & ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.