The Arch at 550 Madison Avenue is a private club level and amenity space serving this prestige office building’s corporate clients. It is the heart of the building and a place where fine quality hospitality meet comfort and contemporary design. The space encompasses a 40 seat café, an espresso and wine bar, and nine separate private dining and conference rooms, including a library, screening room, billiards room and chef’s table with dedicated kitchen. 550 Madison Avenue, located in Midtown Manhattan, is NYC’s only landmarked building to achieve LEED Platinum Certification, a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement.
Great Performances operates the Club Level Amenity Space at 550 Madison Avenue. We are a hospitality management company committed to collaboration, innovation and quality in our seasonal menus, striking design, impeccable service and critical attention to detail. This woman owned business serving New York City for over 40 years is renowned for events catering as well as food service in celebrated New York City cultural institutions, including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, The Apollo Theater and others. Great Performances is the nation’s first caterer to own and operate its own organic farm, Katchkie Farm, located in Kinderhook, NY. Progressive from the start, Great Performances consistently sets the pace for industry best practices.
We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our team and to support our vision, mission, and values through everything they do. If you share our passion and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply.
Our Vision: Building Community to Better Our World
Our Mission: Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality
Our Core Values:
Craftsmanship: developing new menus, designs, and moments to deliver engaging experiences to our clients and guests.
People: creating fair access, opportunity, and advancement for everyone. Our employees are our greatest asset.
Sustainability: upholding and elevating standards for sustainable behaviors that support our planet.
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.
Responsibilities
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Execute menu items according to the chef’s standards of preparation, presentation and portioning.
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Excel in a fast-paced environment with high quality standards.
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Maintain food safety standards according to NYC Department of Health guidelines.
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Keep an organized, clean and efficient work station.
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Maintain a positive, team spirited approach with a willingness to support fellow cooks as needed.
Qualifications
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Minimum 4 years of culinary or restaurant experience
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Knowledge of classic culinary techniques
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Excellent knife skills
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Professional culinary references required
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Must own a complete knife and tool kit
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Must have regular computer access
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Impeccable standards of personal hygiene
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New York City Food Handler's Certificate is a plus
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Strong work ethic, well organized, focused, attentive to details
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Dependable and punctual
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Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs and stand for at least 8 hours
Location: The Arch – Private Club Amenity Space at 550 Madison Avenue, NYC 10022
Base salary: $25.00/hour
Schedule: Full-time
Benefits: PTO, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Transit, and FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States.
Great Performances is an equal opportunity employer. At Great Performances we employ qualified individuals based solely on 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.