Company description Zabars is the world famous gourmet food store, located on the UWS of Manhattan,since 1934. Still family owned and operated, Zabars is known for their excellence in prepared food,our world famous coffee and smoked fish dept,as well as one of the most comprehensive selection of fine cheeses you will find in this country. We also feature a very large housewares department with our staff of culinary experts Job description Zabar's, the high volume gourmet food & housewares operation located at Broadway & 80th Street in Manhattan, is looking to hire an Assistant Head Chef.

Job Description:

• Must have the ability to run the kitchen in the absence of Head Chef.
• Must be very hands on, this job is for a working assistant, not an administrator.
• Must have full knowledge of HAACP and Dept of Agriculture regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Quality control
• Food handling
• Filling in at different stations
• Inventory / Ordering
• The ability to assign work to staff
• Managing staff and knowing each ones duties
• Ability to follow recipes and to see that they are followed accordingly
• Assist in scheduling staff
• Daily food sampling
• Focus on profitability
• Increase productivity
• New item development
• Holiday event and menu planning

Requirements:

• At least 10 years work experience
• Must have supervisory / leadership positions
• Production cooking experience
• Banquet / Catering / Commissary experience a plus

Good hours and full benefits package. Salary based on experience. Compensation this position is : salaried, 75k-100k Application instructions Deadlineno deadline