Executive Chef

KITCHEN MANAGER - FREEHAND NEW YORK Weneed an exceptional and passionate foodie to join & lead our kitchen teamas Kitchen Manager.

If you are an inspiring leader and communicator, a peopleperson through and through and have a genuine desire to be part of somethingbig then your journey should start here.

The Kitchen Manager will take full controlof the kitchen & help us to create an unforgettable experience. Be a partof Europe’s fastest moving, ground-breaking, lifestyle & hospitality brand.

WHO ARE WE

Freehand is on a journey.Appropriate, given that we're a shared accommodation brand. Freehand swungthrough the US coolest cities on its way to dominating the world.

It burst ontothe scene in the Americas with the launch of our properties in the country’sbiggest markets (NYC, LA, Miami and Chicago) with the acquisition of FreehandHotels.

Created for a new generation of urban travelers, Freehand combines thesocial culture of a hotel with innovative design by Roman and Williams, comfortand quality food and beverage at an affordable price.

No biggie. Fast Company namedus one of the top 50 most innovative global companies. We, of course, agree.And now this top 50 most innovative global company (did we mention that?

wantsa pretty awesome Executive Chef.

Our spaces are safe andseriously social, in the proudest part of the beating heart of the cities welove. Cultural action, creative pulse and an outstanding way to waste some ofthe finite time the universe has given you - that's what Freehand offers.

Holdstrue for staff and visitors equally, and while chic design is always thebackdrop, every Freehand in every destination reflects the unique beat of thatcity's heart.

ABOUT FREEHAND NEW YORK

Located inManhattan’s Flatiron District, Freehand New York is housed in the former GeorgeWashington Hotel once home to many storied writers, musicians and creatives.

Designed by Roman and Williams and featuring custom-commissioned artwork byBard College students and alumni throughout, we’re revitalizing the artisticcommunity in a historic NY neighbourhood.

Conveniently situated in the FlatironDistrict, Freehand New York has a vibrancy that starts with the guests in therooms and public spaces and is complemented by the locals frequenting theGeorge Washington Bar and Broken Shaker rooftop Bar, enjoying the regularevents and activations.

It’s this energy that sets Freehand apart in the city,and it empowers the team working at the property just as much as it does theguests passing through.

NUTS AND BOLTS OF THE JOB

To takecontrol, accountability and ownership of the management of the kitchen and itsdaily operations

Controland direct the food preparation process and other relative activities

Constructmenus with new or existing culinary creations with the courage to try somethingdifferent and deliver innovative, locally inspired food & beverageofferings appropriate to the guest community

Monitoringand controlling stock levels

Workwithin the departmental budget figures, maximising revenue and minimisingexpenditure

Producedepartmental forecasts as required and communicate figures to the team to aidtheir understanding of the business and the importance of their contribution tothe business success

Toset up control systems to ensure that all goods received into the kitchen arechecked against delivery notes and those delivery notes are checked againstinvoices

Knowall statutory legislation and ensure H&S, food hygiene and Fire Safetycompliance

Operatea clean hygienic kitchen at all times

Keepup to date with local food trends

Coachand lead the team in such a manner that our guests receive an exceptional levelof service and want to return

Toensure that training needs are adequately identified and development plans forstaff are kept updated

Ensurethat the team is constantly improving their product knowledge to maximizerevenue and the service provided

Naturally this isnot intended as an exhaustive list of duties. Other duties as may be reasonablyrequired will form part of this job description.

WHAT’S IN YOUR DNA

• Love cooking
• Be creative, innovative & lovegreat food
• Always keep cool under pressure
• Show commerciality with a strongpassion for driving revenue
• Understand stock-control and keep coststo a minimum
• Be a people person’, social and alwayslove our guests
• Likegetting your hands dirty, wherever, whenever, because you will
• Be anexcellent communicator and leader
• Availableto work when needed
• Youmust be eligible to work in the US to be considered for this role

YOUR ROCK STAR EXPERIENCE

• Experience working within the hospitality / serviceindustry in a similar capacity for at least 3 years
• A passion for yourcity, for travelling and for trending food and drinks concepts
• Knowledge of contemporary interests and the city

OUR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Birthdayholiday in addition to your yearly holiday allocation
• FertilityTreatment Support Leave - up to three days' paid leave in any one year for an employeeto undergo fertility treatment
• EmployeeBounty Program providing opportunities to earn a compensation for new hirereferrals with no cap on number of referrals made
• Companycontribution towards gym membership fees for all eligible employees lookgood, feel good, work good
• IdeasAward - Quarterly award to double gross basic salary for 1 month to employeewith most valuable suggestion / feedback
• 2 free nights’ accommodationacross any of our Generator x Freehand properties globally
• Reduced room rates for staff as well as friends and family members (weoperate in several locations across Europe & US so your next holiday issorted)
• International career opportunitiesso you can travel the world while working with us (win-win!)
• Social events, celebrationscalendar & various employee recognition schemes we never ever need an excuse to let our hair down!
• Onlinelearning tools to help you develop, learn and grow

LOCAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• 9 holidays
• Medical + Dental + Vision (subsidisedcontributions)
• Life &Disability (employer paid)
• Paid sickleave (56 hours per calendar year)
• Paid vacation(80 hours per calendar year)
• Commuterbenefits
• Voluntaryproducts : Voluntary Life, Legal Shield / ID Shield, Pet Insurance, HospitalIndemnity, critical illness, Accident Insurance and FSA

SO YOU THINKTHIS MIGHT BE YOU?

That'scool. Send us your application in English. If you’ve got questions, get in touch!

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We look forward to hearing from you.

Employmentwill be based upon personal capabilities and qualifications withoutdiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity,age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protectedcharacteristic as established by law.

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