CDC

We're seeking a talented and focused professional to lead our Culinary Program. Join the team of long-time Brooklyn Operator- Black Betty Owner & Peter Luger GM, and Manager at award winning Brooklyn restaurant, Gage & Tollner. Bud Schmeling .  His most recent venture is the award winning Lyonshare Public House in Beacon, N.Y. Ladybird is slated to open in the next six weeks. We are located in the former Dolly's location , at the Metro North train station, on the bank of the Hudson River.   We're seeking a candidate with creative input and a calm presence. The strong leader of a growing, young talented culinary team. Community minded ; a teacher, not a yeller. Responsible and accountable for labor control, COGS, team scheduling etc.
Sucessful CDC candidates should hold a deep culinary curiosity and an earnest interest in Hospitality - in all its forms. The CDC needs to have extensive experience with upscale-casual & fine dining restaurant operations. In collaboration with the General Manager & Operating Owner the CDC will oversee all aspects of the health and wellbeing of the physical plant, the finer points of meal service - through to operational tasks include but are not limited to:

• Menu and recipe development

• Product identification
• Strong communication skill -  for suppliers and coworkers alike.
• Meat and Fish handling

• Basic and advanced cooking techniques including curing and fermentation
• Command of seasoning & flavor balance in all areas of food production
• Advanced knowledge of baking and pastry techniques and products

• Computer competency including spreadsheets & the Google Environment overall
• Scheduling 
• Inventory product procurement and menu development.
• Food Cost control and management

In addition, the position requires:

• Flexibility regarding schedules including availability on nights and weekends as needed
• Able to stand on your feet for extended periods of time potentially for the entire 8+ hour shift
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds
• Attention to every detail
• Professionally Curious and engaged 
• On time and prepared
• Regular administrative duties performed outside of the workplace including email communication, telephone calls, general computer work and meetings as needed

 

Extensive Experience With Upscale Casual & Fine Dining Restaurant Operations

Menu and Recipe development

Product Identification

Mentorship

Strong Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Meat and Fish Handling

Adaptability

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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