Jr Sous Chef Full-Time Peak Restaurant

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development management and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched 360degree solution set for a collection of worldclass owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential highest attended arenas convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions on the planet.

In conjunction with the Sous Chef the Jr. Sous Chef is a key position for the profitable and effective operation of the culinary department. The Jr. Sous Chef will work in conjunction with the Sous Chef in executing the restaurant menu. In this regard the Jr. Sous Chef will be tasked with the daily preparation of high quality products while maintaining budgeted food cost by tracking inventory and raw materials. The job of the Jr. Sous Chef requires open availability professional presentation outstanding interpersonal skills selfdirection and strong management and independent decisionmaking skills are required.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $25 to $27.

For FT roles: Benefits: Health Dental and Vision insurance 401(k) savings plan 401(k) matching and paid time off (vacation days sick days and 12 holidays)

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline

Peakis a premium restaurant located on the 101st floor of 30 Hudson Yards in a StateoftheArt building with panoramic views and situated aboveEdge the highest outdoor observation deck in the city.A luxurious destination with breathtaking views of lower New York City.

• Ensure profitable operation of the Kitchen by crafting and executing a distinctive menu that will set a standard in the market.
• Responsible for adhering to budgeted food cost by tracking inventory and product.
• Ensures that all recipes products food preparations techniques and food meet restaurants specifications and commitment to culinary excellence.
• Assists in food prep assignments and/or cooking during peak periods as needed and ensures that the team appropriately stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations during service period.
• Maintains a clean and stocked workplace prep area storage area and walkin.
• Ensure weekly deep cleaning standards are met while adhering to standard operating procedures for food handling (labeling proper storage and rotation of product).
• Assists Executive Chef with fulfilling kitchen record keeping and administrative requirements including food inventories and ordering of food products.
  
• Ensures kitchen staff are aware of workplace expectations by providing ongoing assistance training and mentoring.
• Assists Executive Chef to ensure quality consistency and concept are maintained. Monitors production of food preparation ensuring recipe specifications portion controls and kitchen timings are met. Monitors all food served relative to appearance temperature sanitary and quality standards.
• Ensure that all food safety standards are followed.
• Communicate with supervisors peers and subordinates.
• Make decisions and solve problems. Organize plan and prioritize work.
• Other duties as assigned by Executive Chef.

• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Minimum of 1 years in a similar position in an upscale restaurant with prior supervisory experience.
• State issued Health Certificate and immunizations are required.
• Technical proficiency and experience demonstrating verifiable knowledge of food preparation methods.
• Ability to positively interact with diverse personalities including coworkers subordinates guests and purveyors in a variety of work situations. Must have active listening and effective communication skills.
• Ability to develop resultsoriented staff through effective training evaluation motivation coaching and counseling. Ability to assist others in developing needed skills for effective job performance.
• Ability to delegate responsibility to others to meet objectives and achieve desired results.
• Ability to recognize problems and to find solutions creatively and expeditiously. Ability to set priorities and use initiative; solid decisionmaker.
• Ability to be detailoriented multitask and effectively prioritize in a continuously changing environment.
• Ability to be selfdirected while working in a teamoriented environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule; able and willing to work nights weekends and long hours.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be Serve Safe certified.
• Knowledge of and skill in using computer software including MS Word/ Excel/ Outlook.
• Must be able to supervise coach and train employees.
• Must be constantly aware of frequently changing events in cooking processes.

At OVG we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation strengthens ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information or any other protected class under federal state or local law.