Garde Manger Job at Altamarea Group (New York)

Job Description

Highly-acclaimed Wine Spectator Grand Award-Winning Ai Fiori operates as part of Altamarea Group, an award-winning global hospitality firm with 15 restaurants worldwide. Ai Fiori offers managers an opportunity to work with high-quality Italian cuisine and wine/spirits and an operations team firmly committed to investing in and developing talent. Altamarea Group, through its talented team of employees, creates special memories through exceptional hospitality, delivering the highest level of food and service across distinct brands and concepts. We are looking for dedicated and passionate Garde Mangers to join the team! As a Garde Manger, you will have the opportunity to work alongside seasoned and professional fine dining chefs to create a memorable dining experience for all guests. The Garde Manger will have experience in the salad stations in high volume restaurants, and a passion for career growth in culinary.

Job Responsibility

Work and serve as key member of a talented and diverse culinary team and restaurant, preparing and executing the menu at direction of Chefs with utmost quality, precision and consistency
Oversee the cold stations in a high volume kitchen
Learn and develop maximum proficiency with the various stations as assigned by Chefs, which includes preparing and cleaning stations properly, preparing station for following shift, stocking stations adequately for service, and communicating actively with Chefs and colleagues to facilitate smooth and efficient kitchen
Work in a high-intensity kitchen and work environment and be able to handle rigors of busy services while not sacrificing quality and consistency of dishes
Support other areas of the kitchen as needed, and be able and willing to assist teammates in the kitchen as needed, including but not limited to washing dishes, cooling down plates for garde manger, drying and polishing dishware, handling duties of other stations (i.e., pastry, pasta, etc.) or prep cooks
we rise or sink together
Be proactive and accommodate guest requests, in the spirit of providing excellent, tailored service, cuisine and hospitality to our clients
Maintain clean, sanitized and organized workstation during each shift, while observing DOH guidelines at all times
Report to work punctually as indicated on the schedule and in the correct, clean uniform with black non-slip shoes, while at all times adhering to personal hygiene standards
Complete any additional tasks as assigned by Chefs

Requirements

At least 2 years of relevant restaurant experience required
Culinary and/or college degree recommended with considerable working knowledge of relevant food preparation
Genuine passion for cooking and restaurant hospitality
Highly organized, productive, and able to work meticulously in a high-intensity kitchen / work environment
Willingness to take direction from Chefs, embrace change and innovation, and to learn and adapt to new systems, service steps and health and cleaning procedures
Broad and flexible availability to work – AM/PM service and/or prep/production
Physical requirements include: ability to handle and carry trays, smallware, equipment, or other items up to 50lbs, and to stand, walk up and down stairs, and exert well-paced mobility for extended period of time

What we offer

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with wide range of coverage options for families (30 days from date of hire)
Paid Time Off (progressive with tenure)
Career Development and Growth Opportunities
Employee Dining Discount at All Altamarea Group Restaurants
401(k) Plan (one year from date of hire)
Commuter Benefits

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