Assistant Kitchen Manager - LOBELS

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Two powerhouse companies have joined forces to redefine excellence in sports, entertainment, and live events. Together, we combine unmatched expertise with a global reach, offering end-to-end solutions from venue development and event booking to revenue strategy and hospitality.

Legends brings a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise, and Attractions, working with top-tier clients to deliver exceptional experiences.

ASM Global, the world leader in venue management and live event production, oversees 350+ iconic venues stadiums, arenas, conventions centers and theaters.

Our organization is committed to building an inclusive, innovative environment where differences drive solutions that benefit our team members, guests, and partners. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and accountability, we create a workplace where everyone can succeed. Are you ready to be part of the team that is transforming live entertainment? Join us to make legends happen!

We believe that exceptional venue experiences should extend beyond game day and show time. From five-star feasts and craft cocktails to local eats and sizzling chef-inspired creations, we are renowned for our exceptional dining experiences. Our fresh, creative cuisine is just the beginning. We strive to delight guests at every turn: candy walls, inhouse bakeshops and a warm welcome at every turn.

The Role

The Assistant Kitchen Manager is a highly skilled and dependable team member who supports kitchen operations and plays a key role in maintaining food quality, cleanliness, and efficiency. This role is the frontline of leadership in the kitchen, setting the standard for food preparation, safety, and teamwork. The Kitchen Manager leads by example ensuring consistency, upholding culinary standards, and helping to foster a positive and safe work environment. This individual is deeply committed to excellence, accountability, and the Legends way.

Essential Functions

• Communicate clearly, respectfully, proactively with kitchen team and management staff
• Assist in the onboarding and training of back-of-house staff, serving as a mentor and model
• Collaborate with management to support coaching and skill development for the staff
• Ability and knowledge to receive and inspect, select and use only the freshest food products of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items
• Assists in monitoring proper receiving, storage and rotation of food products so as to comply with Health Department regulations. Including coverage, labeling, dating and placing items in proper storage containers to ensure products freshness
• Supports the kitchen in all facets including opening and closing tasks, online and catering orders, escalating safety and equipment issues
• Participates in the production and ordering of all food items necessary for the operation as directed by restaurant leadership
• Assists with leading culinary staff in the sanitation standards of all kitchens to assure compliance with local health department standards and company standards
• Provides efficient service and quality products by maintaining positive customer and client relations through effective communication and prudent financial practices
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Food Service - Minimum three (3) years' experience in a high-volume full-service food operation
• Food Handlers license in New York City
• Proven track record of improving kitchen efficiencies, quality and relative costs
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• People skills: Dealing with the public and team professionally
• Must have knowledge of kitchen sanitation, operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment
• Must be detail-oriented and extremely organized with the ability to learn new programs and procedures quickly
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs. and stand for long periods of time
• Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including nights, weekends and holidays
• Must be open to providing incidental or short-term support to other facilities in the event of a business emergency

Compensation

Hourly Rate of $30.00

Working Conditions

Location: On Site - Lobels 30 Rockefeller Plaza

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends & ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.