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SalaryABOUT THE COMPANY
Creative Culinary Management Company (“CCMC”) is a hospitality company founded in 2020 by Jean-Georges Restaurant Holding Company. Based in New York City’s Seaport in Lower Manhattan, CCMC is responsible for the management of a variety of acclaimed restaurants at the Seaport, each offering unique, world-class dining. CCMC’s mission is to channel its team’s extensive knowledge and passion for hospitality into the creation of memorable guest experiences—from family-friendly dining on the historic cobblestones to intimate waterfront restaurants on Pier 17, along with rooftop dining concepts featuring one-of-a-kind views of Lower Manhattan, and an extensive selection of globally-influenced drinking and dining establishments throughout the Tin Building by Jean-Georges—the a 53,000-square-foot culinary marketplace at Pier 17 on the former site of the Fulton Fish Market.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The Tin Building by Jean-Georges is a sprawling food emporium located inside one of New York’s most historic landmarks. The TIN Building features multiple unique venues: Several full-service restaurants, fast casual, and counter dining outlets as well as 10,000 sf of retail featuring private label products, grab and go, grocery and more. To support this significant operation the Marketplace features a large commissary kitchen and bakery, as well as an exhibition kitchen that will provide media opportunities.
The Howard Hughes Corporation, the nationally recognized real estate company overseeing the re-development of New York City’s Seaport District, envisions the repositioning of the property as a magnet for attracting locals and visitors alike with a unique, year-round blend of entertainment, food, and retail offerings. The centerpiece of the Seaport District’s renaissance is an entirely re-imagined historic TIN Building, featuring a one-of-a-kind Marketplace and entertainment venue operated by renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Cheese Associate is responsible for providing guests with expert guidance, assisting with selections, making recommendations, and informing guests on presentation and serving styles as well as maintaining the cheese department to ensure a diverse and high-quality assortment of cheeses.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Curate and maintain an attractive and well-organized cheese display, ensuring a visually appealing presentation.
- Regularly rotate and restock cheeses to promote freshness and variety.
- Provide personalized customer service by assisting with cheese selections, offering tasting recommendations, and answering inquiries.
- Share knowledge about different types of cheeses, origins, flavor profiles, and pairings.
- Stay informed about the characteristics and nuances of various cheeses in the inventory.
- Continuously update knowledge of new cheese arrivals, seasonal offerings, and specialty products.
- Handle and cut cheeses with precision and care, ensuring proper hygiene and sanitation.
- Monitor and maintain optimal storage conditions, including temperature and humidity control.
- Actively engage customers in discussing their preferences and introducing them to new and exciting cheese options.
- Keep track of cheese inventory levels, communicate with management about stock levels, and assist in placing orders as needed.
- Implement first-in, first-out (FIFO) practices to manage inventory effectively.
- Ensure accurate pricing and labeling of cheese items.
- Maintain cleanliness in the cheese department, including regular cleaning of display cases, cutting equipment, and storage areas.
- Follow sanitation protocols to uphold food safety standards.
- Minimize waste by closely monitoring product expiration dates and implementing strategies to reduce spoilage.
- Collaborate with team members to identify and implement waste reduction initiatives.
- Perform all other tasks as duties as assigned and/or per business need.
- 1+ year of prior cheese experience required.
- Knowledge of different types of fruits and vegetables, including seasonal availability.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with inventory management systems is a plus.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of varying shifts such as days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently, safely, and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds on a regular basis.
- Ability to stand for prolong periods of time.
- Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the property. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
- Climbing steps regularly.
Creative Culinary Management is an equal opportunity employer.
