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Assistant Cafe Manager at JFK Library

Boston, MA · On-site

$25 - $27/hr

Assistant Café Manager Position open for Assistant Café Manager at the JFK Library Café. Candidate must be able to obtain a Federal background check. Current ServSafe certificate is required.

Meeting Street

Librarian

Providence, RI · On-site

Medical, dental, vision and MORE Meeting Street is currently looking for a Librarian for 40 hours per week. Duties: * Teaches grade and age-appropriate reading, research and media skills in ...

Humanoid

Senior ECAD Librarian

Boston, MA · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

Enforce library standards. Apply and evolve our standardized approach to symbol sizing, footprint conventions, reference designator (REFDES) schemes, and naming conventions for passives, ICs, and ...

IQVIA

Mgr, Database Management Systems

Boston, MA

Global Library Management * Managing work assignments to ensure timely delivery of global library objects. * Identify and resolve issues that may negatively impact the delivery of global library ...

IQVIA

Mgr, Database Management Systems

Boston, MA

Global Library Management * Managing work assignments to ensure timely delivery of global library objects. * Identify and resolve issues that may negatively impact the delivery of global library ...

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Assistant Cafe Manager at JFK Library

Boston, MA • On-site

Gourmet Caterers, Inc.
Convention and Trade Show Organizers • 51 - 200 employees
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$25 - $27/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

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Job description

Assistant Café Manager

Position open for Assistant Café Manager at the JFK Library Café. Candidate must be able to obtain a Federal background check. Current ServSafe certificate is required. Minimum 2 consecutive years of experience in a managerial position required

Duties to include, but not limited to the following:

Oversee Café food production as well as applicable in-house catering.

Maintain sanitation and cleanliness of the café and its equipment.

Excellence in customer service is a must.

Competency in ordering and inventory is required.

Strong organizational skills and reliable transportation

Must be able to lift, move, and carry 50+lbs

Must be able to work 8+ hours a day on feet

1-2yr café management preferred

Keep communications current with GCI management. Meet regularly with the Program Manager & VP of Operations.

Clearly understand and implement the Emergency Procedures for the John F. Kennedy Library & Museum when required.

Work within the constraints GCI’s federal contract with the National Archives and Records Administration for Café, Event Catering and Event Services at the JFK Library & Museum. Maintain Standards of Conduct as set forth in the contract.

Company Description

Gourmet Caterers is the New England region’s premier caterer. For over 50 years, Gourmet Caterers has earned an excellent reputation for creating exceptional food service experiences of every size and level of complexity. The company manages food, drink events, and hospitality services at museums, libraries, performing arts centers, offices, and other venues from the Berkshires to Boston. Gourmet is headquartered in Boston and has an outstanding team of hospitality professionals dedicated to fulfilling the company’s mission to treat people well.

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For 50 years, Gourmet Caterers has earned an Unassailable reputation for creating exceptional food service experiences of every size and level of complexity. We strive every day to ensure Gourmet lives up to our name. Because you deserve nothing less. Gourmet is the exclusive caterer to the Artists For Humanity EpiCenter, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum, Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, The John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse, Peabody Essex Museum, and Boston Symphony Hall & Tanglewood. Gourmet is a family run business. When you work at Gourmet you join a team of dedicated Food Service Professionals who help us maintain our long standing reputation for Innovation, Creativity, and Impeccable Customer Service.

Industry

Convention and trade show organizers

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Boston, MA, US

Year founded

1973

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