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Legends Hospitality Line Cook in New York, New York
Description
LEGENDS
Founded in 2008, Legends is a premium experiences company with more than 1,500 full-time and 30,000 seasonal team members globally. Legends has six divisions operating worldwide - Global Planning, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, and Global Technology Solutions - offering clients and partners a 360-degree 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.
THE VENUE
Legends is the official hospitality partner for the food service areas at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, a premier tourism destination in the heart of New York City. The partnership includes a grab and go concept with a variety of fresh food offerings and a full quick service restaurant. With the opportunity of serving up to 10,000 guests 363 days a year, Legends has created a culture of fast and friendly service at the Intrepid.
THE ROLE
Under direction of the General Manager, this individual will be responsible for effectively supporting all culinary operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Must maintain a friendly, positive attitude and a professional demeanor at all times
Directs, implements, and maintains a guest service and management philosophy that serves as a guide to respective team members
Meets with the General Manager to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes, and other information pertinent to job performance
Ensures that only the highest-of-quality product is served to our guests
Strong cooking and line cooking skills and advanced cooking techniques
Maintains and abides by County Health/Sanitation as well as Legends Hospitality standards
Provide efficient service and quality products by maintaining positive customer and client relations through effective communication and prudent financial practices
Ensures that all equipment is in proper operational condition and is cleaned on a regular basis
Shows flexibility by rotating to other service locations when necessary
Performs other related duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management
QUALIFICATIONS
Ideal candidate will be ServSafe Certified
Must be at least 18 years old
The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree or have graduated from a certified apprenticeship program with a minimum of 2-3 years of cooking experience in the contract foodservice industry, preferably in premium services, catering, and concessions environments for a sports and/or entertainment venue
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a deadline-oriented environment
Strong commitment to delivering a high level of customer and client service with demonstrated initiative and leadership
Customer service oriented with the ability to interact with all levels of management
Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends, and holidays
Must be able to work in a team environment
High level of organization and attention to detail
Must be able to remain calm under stressful situations
Must be able to smile, maintain positive body language, and consistently provide positive guest service
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to make evaluations and decisions without immediate supervision
Must be able to accept and carry out responsibility for directions
Ability to work all major events, including: extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays
Practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies and procedures and regulations, complete company-wide safety training and additional job specific safety training
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