Chef de Partie

New York, NY

We are looking for a highly motivated, eager Chef de Partie to join our team that appreciates the outdoors and working in the elements. We are a luxury camping retreat with an eclectic approach to dining. We exist in both the laid back casual dining setting and the unexpected high end locally sourced farm tasting menu.

We strive to provide the unexpected, staying true to our roots while focusing on the nuance that makes for a memorable dining experience. With a diverse and talented team the shelf for learning is vast, with menus changing weekly to working with fresh from the farm product. We are not boring.

Come ready to learn, work hard, have fun playing with your food and create delicious memories.

Responsibilities:

  • Display a working knowledge of all ingredients and preparation used on the menu.

  • Consistently ensure that station mise en place is prepped, seasoned, and stocked throughout service and overall station remains clean and organized.

  • Effectively participates in a professionally run service period, ensuring excellence in cooking, timing, plate assembly, and communication.

  • Maintain a calm mental athleticism while managing picks and simultaneously taking direction from expediters and culinary leaders.

  • Promote teamwork and excellence amongst the kitchen team.

  • Demonstrate an eagerness to refine techniques and a desire to continually learn and grow.

Desired Skills and Experience:

  • Must have a passion for working and being outdoors.

  • 2-3 years experience cooking for multiple covers per day is required

  • Culinary degree a plus

  • Approachable, presentable and professional – desires to create amazing experiences for our guests

  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

  • Hard-working, enthusiastic, flexible – desires new challenges and is self-motivated

  • Extremely well organized with a strong ability to prioritize and multitask

  • Strong team player who is willing to go the extra mile to deliver great service to our guests in an adventurous outdoor setting

  • Hard worker with a positive, can-do attitude. Willing to work long and sometimes erratic hours in a dynamic work environment

Requirements for Employment:

  • Fluent in English

  • Authorized to work in the U.S.

  • Full-time and part-time opportunities available

  • Must be available to work variable shifts on both weekdays and weekends (24-40 hours/week)

  • Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours

  • Must be willing to work in an outdoor setting, including all-weather conditions (rain, wind, heat, etc.)

  • Ability to regularly lift up to 25lbs

Compensation & Perks:

  • Hourly Wage: $22 per hour plus tips

  • Healthcare, including medical, dental and vision

  • Friends and Family rate at all Collective Retreat location

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