Required Years of Experience
3 years
Job Details
Resident taps rising star chefs from the hottest restaurants in town to host both private and ticketed prix-fixe dinner parties (roughly 20-40 guests per event) complete with wine pairings. We manage all logistics, reservations, and marketing so our hospitality team can focus on what they love to do most - engaging with and providing for their diners - while we take care of the rest.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan, order & execute menus for private client dinners including but not limited to chef tasting menus, canape events and famiily-style meals.
- Take pride in being part of a small team who work closely together to coordinate a superlative guest experience.
- Assist in the preparation of all food and drinks menus and produce high quality food up to the Chef’s standard.
- Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards.
- Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation.
- Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards.
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and guests.
- Document new kitchen recipes in standard format set forth by Chef.
- Ensure that all products are received in correct unit, count and condition.
- Maintain a hygienic and safe working environment at all times.
- Ensure that equipment is maintained to a high standard of operation and cleanliness.
Qualifications
- Multiple years of experience in the back of house at a fine dining establishment
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Flexibility
- Punctuality
- Attention to detail
- Strong work ethic
- Experience with a variety of cooking styles and techniques
- Ideal for those transitioning to freelance chef work
Compensation & Benefits
Per diem pay on an event by event basis.
Working Conditions
Working and venue locations will vary over the months of employment. Working conditions will vary from venue to venue. Employee will be working directly with commercial cleaning products and around food products.
Physical Elements of Position (include but are not limited to):
- Constant standing and walking throughout the shift
- Frequent carrying and lifting up to 40 lbs
- Occasional, kneeling, pulling, pushing
Compensation Details
Compensation: Daily (Based on Experience)
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Resident event menus are multi-course with beverage pairing, and attract everyone from artists to entrepreneurs, Chefs, tourists, and New Yorkers of all walks of life. Resident event venues may vary dramatically from a townhouse, a residential building still under construction, to a Resident Chef's own home!
Our culinary residency gives up-and-coming chefs the resources and runway for culinary experimentation. We want chefs and event staff to have more than creative freedom - we strive to provide superior compensation and flexibility as well.
