OVERVIEW 

Renowned Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten is expanding his global restaurant empire with the launch of Four Twenty Five, a new restaurant that perfectly blends culinary excellence with architectural marvel and sustainability practices. Situated at the prestigious address of 425 Park Avenue in an L&L Holding office tower, this restaurant boasts a remarkable design by the esteemed Lord Norman Foster of Foster+Partners, a recipient of the prestigious Pritzker Prize. Four Twenty Five promises an extraordinary dining experience, featuring a main mezzanine dining level showcasing a stunning open kitchen. Enhancing its appeal, the restaurant also boasts a captivating cocktail lounge and bar, complemented by a 24-foot painting created by artist Larry Poons above the bar. 

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Receiver is responsible for the receiving, storing, and organizing of all food items for the Back of House team. The Receiver will verify, count, sign packing slips, and match invoices and codes for accounting.    

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Ensure all deliveries are picked up by and delivered to proper department representatives.  

• Verify, count and sign packing slips, match with invoices and codes for accounting.  

• Communicate shorts and overages on invoices. 

• Assist with the organization and sanitation of receiving areas and storage rooms.  

• Maintain acceptable inventory levels and ensure profitability by minimizing dead stock items.  

• Control waste while maintaining health, sanitation, and safety standards and regulations. 

• Maintain storage spaces for equipment and for china, glassware, and silverware. 

• Receive and organize all equipment and deliveries, making sure all items are stored correctly.  

• Communicate all discrepancies to the purchasing managers. 

• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of recipes, ingredients, allergens, and food presentation. 

• Ensure that food quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation meet Jean-Georges standards. 

• Maintain department cleanliness and organization, adhere to safe work and equipment practices, and follow all food safety, health and sanitation standards. 

• Properly store and/or discard leftover food. 

• Set up, stock stations and replenish kitchen inventory and supplies as needed. 

• Ensure all the products and prepared items are properly labeled, dated, initialed, covered, and rotated following FIFO (first in, first out). 

• Follow all company policies, procedures, and guidelines including being ready to work at scheduled shift, in uniform, as per uniform standards. 

• Perform and complete any other duties and responsibilities given as required in a timely and professional manner. 
   

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS 

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a full service, high-volume, fast paced kitchen or food service environment a plus.  

• Working knowledge and understanding of health, safety, and sanitation standards  

• Ability to take direction.  

• Ability to follow and execute recipes to designated specifications.  

• Ability to work in a clean, organized, and efficient manner in a high-pressure environment.  

• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.  

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills conducive to a productive teamwork environment.  

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.   

• Operate ethically to protect the assets and image of the company.  

• Strong work ethic, team player, and customer-focused approach.  

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.  

• Must be passionate, entrepreneurial, and dedicated to success. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently, safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. 

• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards. 

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. 

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time. 

• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the property.  

• Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment. 

• Climbing steps regularly. 

COMPENSATION  

The base pay range for this position is $22.00 to $24.00 per hour. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid within the range depends on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, prior employment history/job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, etc.  

Jean-Georges is an Equal Opportunity Employer