Job description

UrbanSpace is seeking an organized and hard-working Assistant Manager to oversee the operation of a new, permanent food hall near Grand Central. UrbanSpace is a leading developer of retail and food market projects, bringing the best independent local brands and entrepreneurs together to create new, exciting marketplaces. UrbanSpace Vanderbilt will be home to 20+ of the best chef-driven businesses and food programs in New York. We are looking for a problem solver who is continuously motivated to find creative solutions to budget and spatial limitations. The job may also entail managing a market for packaged, prepared, and dried goods. Heavy lifting and the ability to work nights and weekends will be required.

General Daily Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support and manage a large group of creative, food-driven restaurant vendors.
• Hire, manage, and effectively communicate with maintenance staff.
• Enforce standards for general operations, food safety, and customer service.
• Supervise the food market public space to ensure all vendors and patrons are following Department of Health and State Liquor Authority rules.
• Oversee vendor coordination and scheduling of common areas.
• Ensure the public areas of the food market are clear of rubbish and potential safety hazards.
• Familiarity with all in-market systems including, POS, sound, lighting, security, HVAC, to problem solve and support
• Maintain an inventory management system for common products
• Help execute and manage a packaged and dried goods market

Requirements:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills. Must demonstrate problem solving and customer service capabilities in a demanding environment.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays, as needed
• 3 year F&B experience.
• Food Handlers Certificate; if not already obtained, must secure within 1 month of employment
• Working knowledge of Mac Platform, MS office products

Compensation

this position is: salaried

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline