Banquet Chef| Jungle Island
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Company Overview:

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary:

At the direction of the Executive Chef, responsible for planning, set-up, food preparation, organization, execution, sanitation, and production of food items for banquet and private party events and other areas as needed. Responsible for completing all daily and weekly cleaning and production assignments as required by the Executive Chef.

This role pays a yearly wage of $85,000 to $105,000 plus bonus.

Benefits for FT roles: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays).

This position will remain open until Oct 31, 2024.

About the Venue:

Jungle Island, a favorite South Florida landmark, is an intimate zoological park located in the heart of Miami, between downtown Miami and South Beach.

Building upon a rich tradition that began in 1936, Jungle Island is home to some of the world's rarest and most exotic animals. Park guests enjoy engaging animal shows and informative exhibits while strolling by streams and waterfalls under a lush canopy of tropical trees. Guests can choose to participate in hands-on interactions with fascinating animals or go on guided behind-the-scenes VIP tours. Jungle Island enriches the lives of park visitors through immersive, real-life jungle experiences centered on adventure, animals, discovery and play.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for thorough understanding of daily function sheets in order to coordinate set-up of prep and organization of private parties and banquet events.
• Preparation of and storage of all food items necessary to operation of station in adherence with quality standards.
• Maintain required quantity of items used by other staff of the kitchen.
• Communicate with the Executive Chef or Sous Chef and document on any required order sheets when special products are needed.
• Consistent preparation and presentation based on overall standards.
• Proficient in sauce making and cooking techniques for all types of meats, seafood, and vegetables.
• Knowledge and practice of safe food handling and personal hygiene at all times.
• Responsible for cleanliness and sanitation of individual work area and kitchen.
• Assist fellow Employee Partners, Members and guests to ensure delivery of service.
• Notify supervisor of Member/Guest complaints at the time they occur.
• Interact with Members/Guests professionally, helping them with changes and last minute requests as needed.
• Perform a multitude of different functions as needed.
• Adhere to all company, club, and department standards of operations.
• Be able to multi-task and work at an efficient pace.
• Follow instructions well as directed.
• Maintain good conduct and safe working habits.
• Attendance at daily line-up and participation as requested.
• Wear a clean and neat uniform that follows property uniform standards.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years kitchen experience.
• Prefer culinary training.
• Health & Sanitation Card.
• Ability to communicate and follow instructions.
• Indoor environment, fast pace.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, walking, exposure to temperature changes, dust, fumes, or gases, climbing/ladders, squatting/kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, lifting/carrying up to 100 lbs on occasion.

Attendance Requirements:

Attendance as outlined on the weekly schedule. Additional hours may be required, including weekends and/or holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis.

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