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Design Assistant and Sales, Luxury Kitchen and Bath showroom. An exciting opportunity to work for European Kitchen Center, a luxury kitchen company. European Kitchen Center is a boutique kitchen and home design company in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. We are seeking a Design Assistant to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-end projects throughout NY/NJ. The successful applicant will have previous luxury kitchen/home design experience with strong design, sales, and interpersonal skills. Key Responsibilities: Communicate with clients to ensure a positive showroom and design experience. Drive sales through experience and strong sales techniques Efficient at measuring interior spaces accurately (using the metric and imperial systems) Creates kitchen designs and layouts using the client's specifications and measurements using in-house software Providing expertise on the products available Pricing and creating proposals for each client. Coordinate closely with technical designers and project managers to ensure a smooth project outcome. Coordination with vendors, architects, designers, and any sub-contractors Managing multiple clients at once Manages and builds a high-quality relationship with the client to increase the generation of leads by referral Operates with high flexibility in working hours; attends social events. Must be available at least one day on weekends. Ability to make site visits during project milestones. Maintain showroom displays for client presentations. Skills and Experience: Experience in sales and design is preferred Exceeds client’s needs by meeting deadlines and providing updates throughout the project's progress (Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Interior Design Preferred) Proficient at interior design space planning and residential construction Experience working with Architects, Designers, and General Contractors is desirable Experienced at serving customers and developing client relationships Enthusiastic and customer service focus High-end retail experience is a plus Design and computer skills, Marketing skills are beneficial.
Menu Development: Collaborate with the Executive Chef to design menus, develop new dishes, and adjust recipes based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback. Food Quality Control: Ensure all dishes are prepared according to recipe standards, maintaining consistency in taste and presentation. Kitchen Operations: Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations including food preparation, plating, expediting orders, and managing inventory. Cost Control: Monitor food costs, place orders with suppliers, and manage inventory to optimize profitability. Safety and Sanitation: Enforce strict hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen, adhering to food safety regulations. Training and Development: Train kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques, knife skills, and plating standards. Communication: Collaborate with the front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service and communicate any menu changes or special requests. Skills and Qualifications for a Chef de Cuisine: Extensive culinary experience with a strong understanding of various cooking techniques Proven leadership skills to manage a kitchen team effectively Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with staff and management Knowledge of food cost management and inventory control Ability to adapt to changing demands and new culinary trends Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred