What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Program Assistant position at Friends of the High Line?
The High Line's food and beverage (F&B) program was established in 2011 in response to neighbors and visitors regularly requesting food and beverage during their visits. Since then, FHL has strived to create an F&B program that is high quality, interesting, sustainable and fairly priced. This program is a vital public amenity that enhances the High Line experience in a positive and significant way for over 7 million annual visitors.
Reporting to the Food Program Manager, the Assistant will play a key role in the day-to-day management of food partners operating on the High Line during the concessions season (April through November). This role requires daily work outdoors as the role acts as the primary point person for the High Line's vendors. Additionally, during the concessions season, the Assistant will be required to work two of their five work days on the weekend.
Primary Responsibilities
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r. The location for the role remains onsite, with a requirement to physically report to the office (located in Manhattan's Meatpacking District in New York Cit
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ineThe High Line is both a nonprofit organization and a public park on the West Side of Manhattan. We're devoted to reimagining public spaces to create connected, healthy neighborhoods and cities through our work with communities on and off the High Li
ne.Built on a historic, elevated rail line, the High Line was always intended to be more than a park. You can walk through the gardens, view art, experience a performance, enjoy food or beverage, or connect with friends and neighbors while enjoying a unique perspective of New York Ci
ty.Nearly 100% of our annual budget comes through donations. The High Line is owned by the City of New York, and we operate under a license agreement with NYC Par
ks.EEO Statem
entThe High Line is guided by a series of values through which we make decisions, including hiring. These values include proactively creating access points for all people, regardless of age, sex, color, creed, race, income, country of origin, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identi
ty.As part of our commitment to living up to these values and advancing equity within our organization and through our work, we are committed to an equitable hiring process. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with a broad range of lived experiences. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.
Reporting to the Food Program Manager, the Assistant will play a key role in the day-to-day management of food partners operating on the High Line during the concessions season (April through November). This role requires daily work outdoors as the role acts as the primary point person for the High Line's vendors. Additionally, during the concessions season, the Assistant will be required to work two of their five work days on the weekend.
Primary Responsibilities
- Act as the primary point person for vendors on day-to-day operations
- Ensure vendors are following the Department of Health, Parks Department, and High Line rules and regulations
- Ensure vendors are maintaining visual standards and are maintaining a cleanly preparation and service environment in their space
- Oversee the food commissary, ensuring it is clean and in good order and that vendors follow commissary rules and cleaning schedules.
- Communicate with members of the Operations team as relevant issues arise
- Supervise vendor seasonal load in and out and move out of the Chelsea Market Passage for venue rentals and programs
- Assist with tasks as needed related to operations of restaurant space
- Assist with F&B projects and programs, including community engagement
- Assist in establishing marketing efforts for concessionaires
- Daily operations reporting
- Other duties as assigned
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- nceThis position requires 2-3 years of experience working in the food and beverage indus
- tryKnowledge of NYC DOH rules and regulations; Food Handler License or other food safety certification strongly prefer
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- orsExcellent verbal and written communication ski
- llsPersonable, good-humored, and have excellent customer service skills. They should also be able to maintain composition should an issue with a vendor or the public ar
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- dedAbility to walk the length of the High Line on a daily ba
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- y).If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation during the application process, please send an email request to peopleandculture@thehighline.org
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ineThe High Line is both a nonprofit organization and a public park on the West Side of Manhattan. We're devoted to reimagining public spaces to create connected, healthy neighborhoods and cities through our work with communities on and off the High Li
ne.Built on a historic, elevated rail line, the High Line was always intended to be more than a park. You can walk through the gardens, view art, experience a performance, enjoy food or beverage, or connect with friends and neighbors while enjoying a unique perspective of New York Ci
ty.Nearly 100% of our annual budget comes through donations. The High Line is owned by the City of New York, and we operate under a license agreement with NYC Par
ks.EEO Statem
entThe High Line is guided by a series of values through which we make decisions, including hiring. These values include proactively creating access points for all people, regardless of age, sex, color, creed, race, income, country of origin, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identi
ty.As part of our commitment to living up to these values and advancing equity within our organization and through our work, we are committed to an equitable hiring process. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with a broad range of lived experiences. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.
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