HOSPITALITY LEAD
Corporate Operations - Food Services
Location: Torrance, CA, United States
Think Cosmopolitan, founded by Romain Dubus, is a rapidly expanding company that integrates innovative ventures in hospitality, real estate, e-commerce, and beyond to inspire individuals from all backgrounds to enhance their surroundings and create lasting value. All our operations are strategically aligned to fund the Mars Project, our ambitious initiative to develop sustainable human habitats on Mars by the late 2020s.
This is a leadership position for an individual ready to steer a team to success in a fast paced restaurant and catering environment. They will support the mission by providing excellent customer service and quality food options that boost morale and productivity within Think Cosmopolitan.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the organization and cleanliness of all on-site dining areas
- Coordinate and execute catering requests for meetings
- Oversee maintenance of all beverage stations – including inventory and restocking supplies
- Act as point of contact (POC) for vendors and technicians
- Adjust staffing according to the days situation at hand
- Exercise strong leadership, motivation, and people skills
Basic Qualifications
- 1+ year of leadership experience or 3+ years of experience within food services or customer service
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Valid ServSafe/California Food Handler Card or equivalent
- Demonstrated excellence in guest service skills: reliable, consistent, informative, and pleasant
- Able to withstand frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects up to 50 lbs.
- Strong knowledge of styles of service such as casual dining, fine dining, buffet, a la carte, etc.
- Manager edition ServSafe certification
- Self-motivated and works well with others
- Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
- Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work under pressure and take initiative in a fast paced environment
- Comfortable working in high volume output environment
- Frequent bending and stooping
- Ability to work in a continuously-standing position for four or more hours
- Physically capable of performing manual labor tasks (lifting up to 25 lbs.)
- Ability to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends as needed
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Think Cosmopolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Think Cosmopolitan is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of Think Cosmopolitan’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department via email at hr@thinkcosmopolitan.com.
Please send all applications to info@thinkcosmopolitan.com with the subject "Employment Application".
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