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Position Summary: The Sous Chef at LGA is responsible for organizing and ensuring kitchen systems for food production, presentation, and customer satisfaction. The Sous Chef supports the rest of the management team in the areas of menu development, supply, quality, cost control, and the hiring, development, and evaluation of hourly Crewmembers in the kitchen. Responsibilities: • Promotes an attitude of pride, cooperation, and success in the unit and with all Crewmembers • Provides leadership to the Crewmembers and newly hired Crewmembers in the Unit • Monitor and ensure quality, effective, and efficient kitchen operations • Responsible for food preparation, ingredient freshness and control, appropriate cooking, presentation, and customer satisfaction • Ensure food is within proper temperature holding zones by conducting frequent line checks • Responsible for maintaining OTG, state, and local standards of sanitation • Ensure standards of cleanliness and organization in the kitchen • Maintain inventory: order, receive and account for all food products and purchases • Accountable for the successful onboarding of new hourly crew members ensuring they have the tools and support necessary to be successful and reduce turnover • Directs the team toward achieving the Unit's service and financial goal • Ensures crew is productive and performs all their responsibilities • Responsible for training, evaluating, and managing kitchen staff performance following OTG policies and procedures • Ensure cost-effective and efficient staffing and adherence to labor budgets. • Maintain regular communication with managers and crew • Keep abreast of changes in food compliance and OTG company standards and practices • Able to use the crewmember handbook and CBA to understand OTG policies and procedures. Communicate them with consistency QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS • Degree from an accredited culinary institution preferred • Professional culinary training and experience • Exemplary product knowledge, skill, and presentation • Knowledge of and commitment to food sanitation and kitchen safety • Train and supervise kitchen crewmembers • Ability to work as part of the restaurant, crew, and management team • Ability to work flexible shifts/ schedule • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Job Title: Bookstore Manager Department: Events and Visitor Experience Reports to: Senior Manager of Events & Visitor Experience Position Type: Full time Position FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Overtime: Eligible Pay Rate: $20/hour Virtual/Remote or In-Office: On-site effective January 2025 Job Description created/updated on: 11/19/2024 The Center for Jewish History (the Center) is the collaborative home of five in-house Partner organizations – American Jewish Historical Society, American Sephardi Federation, Leo Baeck Institute, Yeshiva University Museum, and YIVO Institute for Jewish Research – whose collections comprise over seven linear miles of archival documents in dozens of languages and alphabet systems, over 500,000 volumes of books, over 10 million digital items, and thousands of artworks and objects, all spanning 5,000 years. The Bookstore Manager will be in charge of all aspects of running a profitable retail operation, ensuring that it meets or exceeds sales plans, profit objectives, operating budgets, customer service standards, and merchandising objectives. The Manager will be responsible for all primary buying and merchandising decisions, including pricing and re-ordering, as well as overseeing the Store’s financial reporting, retail accounting, and analyzing trends. The Retail Manager will collaborate with the marketing leadership to develop strong relationships with the local community, local media, local publications, etc. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: · Provide overall merchandise leadership and strategic direction to support the Store’s mission and profitability. · Develop and implement strategic and annual financial plans to achieve and exceed sales and profitability goals. · Plan, prepare, and monitor the departmental budget, profit and loss (P&L), and analytics to measure and report on retail store performance. · Ensure the Store adheres to policies, procedures, and maintains a positive image in the marketplace. · Manage point-of-sale (POS), purchase order, and inventory management systems to align with the retail operational plan and financial goals. · Build and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure appropriate stock levels and pricing advantages. · Supervise and guide the merchandising and visual presentation of products to meet Store standards. · Collaborate with the Center’s Marketing and Graphic Design teams to create, develop, plan, and execute the Store’s marketing materials. · Work with Store web leadership to support e-commerce activities and online presence. · Train, mentor, and supervise Store staff to ensure smooth operations and excellent customer service. · Provide accurate information on artists and products to staff and customers to enhance visitor experience. · Perform additional tasks and support the Visitor Experience team as assigned by management as needed. Qualifications: · High school diploma or equivalent (required). · Previous experience in customer service, retail, or sales management (preferred). · Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage visitors professionally. · Basic computer skills, including experience with point-of-sale systems (preferred). · Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. · Attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining records and transactions. · Flexibility to work varying hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed. Physical Requirements: · Ability to stand for extended periods and perform tasks in both office and public-facing environments. · Comfortable with light lifting (up to 25lbs). · Ability to thrive in a high-traffic environment and interact with a diverse range of of visitors. Benefits: · Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision insurance for employees and families · Mental health support- access to counseling services, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) · 403b Retirement Plan- including employer matching to help save for retirement · Life and disability insurance · Paid vacation, sick and holiday time (20+ holidays per year) · Inclusive and diverse workplace Center for Jewish History is an Equal Opportunity Employer.