Kitchen Manager at Met Opera Grand Tier
The opportunity
Delaware North’s Patina Group is seeking a Kitchen Manager to join our team at the iconic and prestigious Met Opera Grand Tier in New York, New York. In this role, you will support back-of-house operations by maintaining cleanliness, properly handling and organizing kitchen equipment and deliveries, and working closely with culinary leadership to help ensure a safe, efficient workspace and an exceptional guest experience at one of the world’s most renowned cultural venues. Responsibilities also include opening the employee café daily and overseeing bar ordering and inventory to ensure smooth and effective operations.
Apply now to join our exciting, award-winning restaurant group!
Pay
Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $66,300 - $73,700 / year
In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/benefits/.
What we offer
At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match
- Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
- Paid vacation days and holidays
- Paid parental bonding leave
- Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
- Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts
What will you do?
- Receive, process, and properly store all kitchen orders and deliveries daily in accordance with company protocols.
- Oversee inventory levels, and store all items in a clean, organized manner.
- Work closely with the Executive Chef on daily requests to ensure all necessary products are available on hand.
- Ensure the appropriate safety, sanitation, and hygiene practices are followed across all back-of-house areas and in line with the cleaning schedules, also ensuring kitchen equipment is working and used safely and securely
- Monitor the kitchen operational costs and ensure budget guidelines are followed
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal health department regulations
More about you
- Minimum of three years' experience in a managerial back-of-house position in a full-service, high-volume restaurant, hotel, or other catering outlet
- ServSafe and Food Handler certification must be obtained within 6 months
- Strong financial and computer skills; experience working with and understanding of P&Ls and budgeting; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and point-of-sale (POS) systems
- Availability to work early mornings
- No degree required
Physical requirements
- Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs
- Standing, walking, and bending for extended periods of time
Shift details
Days
Holidays
Weekends
Who we are
Patina Group is a leader in the premium segment of the restaurant and catering industry, operating restaurants and managing catering and food service operations at high-profile venues including, Lincoln Center, Walt Disney World®, Disneyland®, the Empire State Building, Grand Central Station, and The Metropolitan Opera. Patina Group was recently named one of America's Top 25 restaurant groups by Nation's Restaurant News.
Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.
Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.
Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!
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