ABOUT US
Award-winning Ai Fiori, from famed hospitality firm Altamarea Group and located at the Langham New York Hotel, is looking for energetic, passionate, and professional line cooks to join the team. Ai Fiori showcases modern interpretations of cuisine from the French and Italian Riviera and offers employees the opportunity to work with experienced and advanced Executive Chefs, a respectful, professional work environment with career developement, and a management team uniquely invested in the growth and success of all team members.
Responsibilities include:
- 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
- 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
- Perform new AMG COVID-19 health safety protocols throughout each shift, including but not limited to frequent and thorough cleaning and disinfecting of all kitchen equipment, smallware and cooking / preparation / storage surfaces, restrooms, work areas; washing hands frequently, wearing mask and gloves when required, and submitting to temperature checks
- 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, which have been updated per AMG COVID-19 health safety protocols
Qualifications and Necessary Skills:
- At least 1 year of relevant restaurant experience required
- Culinary (baking and pastry for Pastry Cooks) 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
- Energetic and friendly personality, with strong willingness and ability to work as part of a cohesive team and to support colleagues regardless of role
- 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 35lbs, and to stand, walk up and down stairs, and exert well-paced mobility for extended period of time
Altamarea Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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