Assistant Food and Beverage Director - Chase Luxury Airport Lounge

Sodexo • New York, NY

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About The Position

Sodexo Live! has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Food and Beverage Director at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) supporting the exclusive Chase Sapphire Lounge. Our airport lounges are dedicated spaces for passengers to relax and rejuvenate while awaiting their next adventure. Join our team of experience-makers and food fanatics and be part of creating memorable experiences! We are seeking a talented individual who will commit to the challenges of creating and delivering a culinary-driven, fine-dining experience within a thoughtfully designed travel oasis. Venues and events don’t just bring people together, they create exceptional moments and lasting memories. Sodexo Live! provides hospitality services to airport lounges, stadiums, arenas, convention and conference centers, zoos, museums, and more. Working at one of these locations is exciting and allows you to be part of creating memorable experiences for people.

Requirements

• A strong F&B background (restaurants/hotels/airport dining/upscale venues), with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new industry trends.
• Experience working in a unionized environment and understanding CBAs.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards.
• Strong coaching and employee development skills.
• Have a passion for food and innovation.
• Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum Management Experience - 3 years.
• Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting.
• Ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented.
• Develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance.
• Have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Airport Parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree