Sous Chef

TopView Sightseeing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sightseeing company in New York City is seeking a dynamic Head Chef to manage food and beverage operations for their tours. The role involves menu development, inventory control, and ensuring high food quality. This full-time position requires strong leadership skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive culinary experience and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Benefits

Highly competitive salaries

Performance bonuses

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tour and entertainment discounts

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Culinary experience preferred.
• 5+ years of Kitchen management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the kitchen including inventory and food preparation.
• Create and develop innovative menus and recipes.
• Manage kitchen staff and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Creativity

Education

Degree in Culinary Science

Tools

FPC Certification

Job description

As the Head Chef, you will manage all aspects of our food and beverage preparation operations, menu development, inventory control, and food delivery to our various bus and boat tours. The position will report to the Sr. Director, Food Services. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding guest experiences in terms of food quality and timeliness of delivery.

TopView Group, a well-established sightseeing company with over a decade of successful operations in New York City, is currently experiencing rapid growth on a global scale. Powered by in-house technology, TopView Group creates one-of-a-kind experiences for everyone around the world. Our rapidly growing portfolio of products provides a variety of popular adventures, including hop-on hop-off bus tours in NYC and London, special events such as Tea Around Town and North Pole Express, sightseeing and event cruises, bike rental and tours, walking tours, and Attraction Pass. We are also planning to expand to Paris, Washington DC, San Francisco, and many other exciting locations.

Our company culture thrives on fast pace, innovation, and productivity, catering to more than one million guests annually. As we experience this exceptional growth, we are seeking a dynamic and skilled professional to join our team as the Executive Chef. We are searching for an individual who brings to the table a start-up mentality since our company is rapidly scaling and focused on being competitive and innovative while challenging ourselves at every opportunity. If you are ready to build something big then you are the perfect fit! We believe that in person collaboration is critical for TopView Group’s continued success, therefore this role will be a full time, on site position at our kitchen facility located in Midtown Manhattan. Ability to work weekends and occasional holiday availability is required.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of the kitchen(s) including ordering and controlling inventory, food & beverage preparation, delivery of food to asset locations, etc.
• Create and develop new innovative menus and recipes as well as refine existing menus
• Ensure food preparation and presentation remains at the highest level of quality
• Manage inventory and control food costs
• Recruit, train and manage kitchen staff including line staff and other chefs
• Coach and mentor other Chefs, both in-house and vendors, to maintain the requisite quality and preparation standards
• Maintain a clean, organized and professional kitchen environment, in compliance with all DOHMH requirements
• Create, implement and audit processes to ensure proper compliance with local city and state requirements
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Be proactive in addressing any customer or internal complaints
• Perform various management tasks such as ordering, reconciling invoices, staffing and scheduling, payroll, performance management, etc.
• Help design of new kitchen facilities and procure right equipment for various preparations
• Manage payroll appropriately based on demand fluctuations
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth operations

Qualifications:

• Degree in Culinary Science or equivalent
• Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role
• 10+ years of Culinary experience preferred
• 5+ years of Kitchen management experience
• Understanding of food safety, preparation and handling regulations
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to resolve problems swiftly
• Knowledge of best practices for cooking trends
• Attention to detail and creativity in menu planning
• FPC Certification

Join our dynamic and dedicated team at TopView World and contribute to our continued success in delivering exceptional sightseeing experiences to guests worldwide.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and how you would contribute to our vision. We look forward to welcoming an exceptional leader to our team!

TopView Offers and Benefits:

• Highly competitive salaries
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Tour and entertainment discounts

Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000 plus performance metrics based bonus

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 5-10 years

Pay rate:

• Yearly pay

Shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Bakery
• Hotel

Ability to Relocate:

• Midtown New York, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

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This is a full-time, on-site position at our midtown NYC office location.

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