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Position Description:
Shake Shack, part of Danny Meyer?s Union Square Hospitality Group, is a growing concept, with an established and busy Shack in Madison Square Park, and a new Shack to open on the Upper West Side later this year. We are seeking a culinary-driven individual to direct our Commissary Operations, including hospitality, purchasing & receiving, managing inventories & tracking systems, delivery of product to Shake Shack(s), personnel management, quality control, financial performance and physical plant maintenance.
OVERVIEW OF DUTIES: - Manage, inspire and train all personnel for adherence to all standards of quality and policy - Manage accuracy, safety and timeliness of daily delivery of goods to Shake Shack(s) - Manage production of all goods with prep team, ensuring quality of all items prepared - Maintain sufficient and accurate inventories of all products - Place orders and manage accuracy of receiving - Monitor and maintain daily tracking systems, including labor and food cost - Create, develop and maintain recipes for new and current items
REQUIREMENTS: - Culinary background, with a knowledge of various cooking procedures and techniques; knowledge of local health code - Skilled and licensed (w/ a clean driving record) to safely drive and operate a 16? truck in urban driving conditions - Skill to use a personal computer and various basic software programs - Ability to effectively communicate with management team, vendors and team members - Ability to regularly lift 50 lbs. - Ability to multi-task and effectively solve problems
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: - Culinary degree from an accredited institution, or - Minimum 2-3 years experience cooking in a professional kitchen under the supervision of a professional Chef, or - Minimum 2-3 years related experience, or - Equivalent combination of education and experience
SALARY & BENEFITS: - $45,000 - Medical, dental and vision insurance - 401K - Flex spending program - Monthly dining program
Company Profile:
Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) was founded by Danny Meyer and includes some of New York City's most beloved restaurants including Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, Eleven Madison Park, Tabla, Blue Smoke, Shake Shack, The Modern, and the award-winning Jazz Standard. Each USHG restaurant is lovingly hand crafted and distinctive, and each strives to distinguish itself for warm hospitality and consistent excellence.