Galley Supervisor - City Cruises - Chicago

Chicago, IL, United States

City Cruises is seeking a Galley Supervisor for our Food and Beverage Operation in Chicago, IL.

About Us:

City Cruises' passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you're an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.

About the Opportunity :

The successful Galley Kitchen Supervisor, in conjunction with the sous chef, participates in managing back-of-the-house cruise execution to ensure consistently high levels of quality, service and guest sanitation satisfaction while maintaining a high level of profitability.

About You:

This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Cruises' RESPECT Service System.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Cruise Execution:

Act as the on-duty galley kitchen manager for cruises and manage the kitchen staff to ensure adherence to procedures detailed in the Product Management Guide and Galley Operating Manual

Maintain continuous communication with the back of the house and restaurant management regarding staff and operations

Provide input regarding shipmate relations

Ensure that all staff consistently follows and adheres to all health department sanitation codes and requirements thereby maintaining the Company's strict standards of sanitation

Maintain close liaison between the kitchen and other departments including the front-of-the house

Recommend programs that improve the level of service and product quality

Execute other projects as assigned by management

Kitchen Team Management:

Participate in training of all new kitchen staff

Participate in scheduling kitchen staff according to staffing matrix

Adhere to Company's performance management guidelines for all discipline and termination situations

Provide input to the Kitchen Management- Sous Chef, Chef and Executive Chef with regard to the development/career growth plans for each member

Recommend to the Kitchen Management- Sous Chef, Chef and Executive Chef the promotion of each member

Develop positive working relationships with city department heads and peers

Participate in the development strong teamwork within the staff

Help develop shipmate incentive programs

Guest Service:

Resolve guest service issues, in conjunction with the on-duty Restaurant Manager, utilizing strong guest service skills and exercising diplomacy in keeping with company objective of guest retention

Participate in implementing and maintaining effective safety programs in conjunction with the Operations Department

Maintain high standards of sanitation in accordance with company's standards and in accordance with health department codes & requirements

Other:

Participate in fleet-wide task forces as requested

Additional job duties assigned

Requirements & Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required

Minimum of two (2) years of total kitchen experience in full-service/banquet, high volume environment

One (1) year of kitchen staff management experience preferred

Two (2) years formal culinary training OR equivalent kitchen work experience in a full-service/banquet, high volume environment

ServSafe Certified

Able to manage multiple priorities/tasks

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form

Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers and guests

Must possess a service orientation - actively looking for ways to help others

Will work for extended periods without sitting

The nature of the work may be strenuous and the work environment may be warm

Required to lift and move heavy items such as cases of provisions and large containers of prepared foods

Will be required to be available for work on all major holidays

Must meet minimum state age requirements

Ability to read, write, and speak English to comprehend and communicate job functions

The RESPECT Service System embodies City Cruises' mission, vision, values, and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

The company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additional, the company participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

Pursuant to applicable State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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