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From innovative menus and striking design to impeccable service and critical attention to detail, at Great Performances, we weave our mission into all we do. Serving New York City for over four decades Great Performances has evolved from a waitress staffing agency to the leading catering, events, and hospitality companies in the greater New York area. We provide food services in an array of celebrated New York City cultural institutions including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Wave Hill, and The Apollo Theater. We are known for full-service catering and events, corporate workplace dining and amenity programs, and large-scale event and festival production. Great Performances is the nation’s first caterer to own and operate an organic farm, Katchkie Farm located in Kinderhook, NY. Building Community to Better Our World Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality Our employees are our greatest asset. Collaboration: aligning with our clients’, colleagues’, and community’s visions to execute a successful experience. Doing Good through Food: engaging in action around food access, health and wellness, education, and philanthropy. We are seeking a talented, organized, and experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead our kitchen operations at Wollman Rink and deliver exceptional culinary experiences. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about food quality, team development, and operational excellence. This role is responsible for overseeing kitchen staff, maintaining the highest food safety and quality standards, managing inventory and purchasing, and ensuring every dish is prepared and presented with excellence and consistency. Responsibilities Culinary Excellence & Kitchen Operations Ensure the timely preparation, freshness, quality, and consistency of all dishes served. Maintain high standards for food presentation, plating, and execution across all services. Assist with menu development, recipe creation, and seasonal culinary initiatives. Monitor kitchen operations to ensure efficiency, organization, and smooth daily service. Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing kitchen team in a fast-paced environment. Recruit, hire, train, coach, and mentor cooks, food preparation staff, and dishwashers. Establish and maintain performance standards that promote accountability, consistency, and teamwork. Food Safety & Sanitation Maintain strict compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations. Implement and enforce hygiene, cleanliness, and workplace safety procedures. Monitor kitchen equipment and workspaces to ensure cleanliness, functionality, and operational efficiency. Inventory, Purchasing & Administrative Management Manage inventory levels and oversee the ordering of food, supplies, and kitchen equipment. Submit purchase orders and maintain accurate inventory and cost controls. Purchase products from company-approved vendors while ensuring quality and budget expectations are met. Support operational and financial goals through effective labor and resource management. Partner closely with the General Manager and front-of-house leadership to ensure strong communication and seamless service execution. Address guest or client concerns related to food quality and service in a professional and timely manner. Continuously seek feedback to improve culinary offerings and the overall guest experience. Minimum of 2 years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume hospitality environment. Strong culinary background with professional references required. Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and kitchen operations best practices. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel. Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills. Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with kitchen, service, and leadership teams. NYC Food Handler’s Certificate preferred. Position Type: Full-Time, On-Site Benefits: PTO, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision insurance, transit benefits, paid safe and sick leave, and an FSA (Flexible Spending Account). Great Performance is an equal-opportunity employer. At Great Performances, we employ qualified individuals based solely on their ability, training, and experience. Great Performances does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based on race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

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