THE COMPANY

Legends is a holistic agency that specializes in delivering solutions for legendary brands. We approach each project with our 360-degree service solution. Our Global Planning, Global Sales, and Hospitality service solutions collaborate on every project to ensure success across each of our six verticals including professional sports, collegiate, attractions, entertainment, international, and conventions.

Our intellectual property is our people. It's our expertise that makes up Legends. We know what it's like to be on the team, business, or athletic department side, which drives our passion in creating solutions for our partners. Collectively, our leadership has over 300 years of experience in sales and sponsorship, analytics and valuation, hospitality, and operations.

LEGENDS ATTRACTIONS

Global Attractions is the newest business vertical and is quickly expanding. Starting with One World Observatory sitting high above Manhattan at the top of the tallest building in the Western hemisphere and now expanding all over the world, the Attractions vertical brings together all of Legends 360-degree capabilities to develop unparalleled experience in one awe-inspiring space, featuring some of the most spectacular views and newest technology around the world. For each location, we operate the tour experience, ticket sales, hospitality offerings, special events, and sponsorship - all to elevate the guest experience at the top. Some of the venues include One World Observatory in NYC, OUE Skyspace in LA, The Observation Deck at JBG Tower, The View at the Shard in London, Sky View Observatory in Seattle, Skyrise Miami, and more.

WELL & by DURST, 151

Well& by Durst, 151 is a constantly evolving experience that supports your wellbeing and fuels your endeavors. It’s a social spot to gather friends and colleagues, and an intimate space to gather your thoughts. Bring a lunch date to sample world-class cuisine or push your ideas further with flawless business services.

THE ROLE

Baker oversees preparing baked goods for sale to customers. Their duties include creating recipes, ordering ingredients, and coordinating baking schedules to produce breads, cakes, pastries, pies, cookies and other goods in Well & by Durst, 151. The Baker will report to the Executive Chef.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Preparing, baking, and producing all pastry, breads, and desserts for all outlets
• Participating in the production of all food items necessary for the operation including recipe development
• Ensure all ingredients are of the highest quality
• Inspecting all kitchen areas to ensure cleanliness, sanitation, and proper setup while adhering to the strictest health standards—to include reporting and documenting hazardous conditions or unsafe practices
• Maintaining a professional kitchen image—to include cleanliness, proper chefs’ attire, and appearance standards
• Assisting with test recipe development as well as techniques for food preparation, high-quality presentations, and overall consistency
• Working with the Executive Chef on food production and menu development—to include seasonal offerings
• Working closely with the line staff to ensure that all dishes leave the kitchen in a timely manner, and at appropriate temperatures
• Assisting with the monitoring and proper receiving, storage and rotation of food products to comply with health department regulations—to include coverage, labeling, dating and placing items in proper storage containers
• Always ensuring a safe associate environment to reduce risks of accident and/or injury

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Preferred:

• High School or Culinary Arts Degrees
• Associate degree or higher in Food and Beverage/Pastry
• Food Handler’s and/or ServSafe Food handler’s

Required:

• A professional degree, or certification, with a minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on culinary experience—bilingual is a plus.
• Possession of food handler’s certification from Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).
• A people- and product-focused, hands-on leadership-style.
• Ability to align with Executive Chef on clients’ expectations.
• Ability to troubleshoot situations as they arise and provide satisfactory resolutions.
• Experience working in high-volume, food service venues (preferably in high end restaurant, catering venue, or hotel) with experience overseeing the sale of alcohol.
• Ability, and knowledge, to receive and inspect, select, and use only the freshest ingredients in the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items.
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to balance priorities and tasks in a deadline-oriented environment.
• A strong commitment to delivering a high level of guest and client service with demonstrated initiative, and leadership.
• Flexibility to work extended hours due to business need (early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, a plus
• Practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies and procedures and regulations, complete company-wide safety training and additional job specific safety training

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.

Experience

• 1 - 2 years: Previous work experience as a baker in a restaurant.

Education

• High School or better in Other or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• Food Handler's

• ServSafe-food handling

Skills

• Microsoft Office(Excel, PPT, Word, Outlook)

• ABI

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help