Job Description
Job Description
Position Title: Senior Executive Production Chef
Reports To: VP of Culinary
Salary: $110,000 to $130,000
Other Forms of Compensation:
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.
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Job Summary
Who you are: The Executive Production Chef will be responsible for ensuring Union Square events is the key choice for service, culinary and hospitality. This role will be responsible for leading the commissary production. This role will manage a team of sous chefs and supervisors in the production of food with a strong lens for Excellence and business acumen. The ability to motivate the team, collaborate with leaders and support the business unit needs is paramount to success. Confident in presenting and collaborating with key stakeholders.Working as a Senior Executive Chef will allow you the opportunity to work with GREAT people like yourself! The purpose of this job is to lead culinary operations in all areas of a unit insuring on trend, efficient, safe and sanitary food production. You will be responsible for menu development, inventory, purchasing, food cost controls and staff management and development.
What you’ll do:
Effectively partner with the BOH management team to deliver on Excellence
Comfortable presenting in front of all stakeholders (internal/external) with the ability to impact and motivate
Support B&I, Wholesale, Catering, Tastings, and Production
Unwavering commitment to Excellence, driving productivity and, raising the bar
Provide support, leadership, and guidance to the production team
Leadership skills in coaching and keeping teams accountable
Strong business acumen with strengths in food and labor cost
Onsite engagement with the business units (B&I, Catering)
Ability to take feedback, adapt and apply quickly
Collaborate with Culinary leadership to develop systems and processes
Ensure the events, culinary, and BOH team is meeting all safety, compliance, and regulation requirements and conducting weekly Sous meetings and daily lineups
Creating efficiencies such as, reducing waste and ensuring proper Product ID
Develops high culinary standards for our retail, board meals, dining and catering operations
Trains, develops and provides inspirational leadership to local culinary team
Leads Corporate Social Responsibility, food seasonality, health/wellness and high-quality culinary arts on campus
Analyzes ongoing performance and trends in the local operation and devises and leads improvements
Demonstrates a complete understanding of daily menu items and is able to explain them to customers accurately
Apply to Union Square Events today!
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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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Union Square Events maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1444085
Union Square Events
Gina Barbish
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