The Skirball Cultural Center seeks a capable and conscientious Banquet Manager. Reporting to the Senior Catering Manager, this position is responsible for helping to oversee catering operations through the development and completion of all events.

Starting salary: $70,000/year

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the recruitment and training of team members in our standards and procedures
• Receive banquet event orders (BEOs) and determine proper staffing; ensure all food and service activities comply with BEOs, health and fire code requirements, and Jewish dietary laws, as requested
• Organize day-of event needs with the Event Coordinator and establish and implement day-of event schedules
• Plan, organize, and assign employee responsibilities to meet client needs
• Provide on-site supervision and coordination during events; act as liaison between clients and employees prior to and during events; provide goods and services during events, ensuring smooth efficient operations
• Represent the Skirball to guests; resolve problems quickly and efficiently; ensure service quality and standards
• Act as liaison between catering employees and Skirball employees in other departments
• Help maintain inventory supplies and proper equipment; ensure maintenance of stock areas for neatness and efficiency; report ordering needs to Senior Catering Manager
• Supervise performance of on-call employees; recommend disciplinary action when needed; help provide on-the-job training to ensure employees offer appropriate service; follow up to ensure compliance
• Assist Senior Catering Manager with managing tabulating payroll on ADP
• Maintain petty cash for cash bars, carts, and catering needs; follow procedures for balancing cash and submitting reports as scheduled
• Develop and maintain professional and managerial skills through participation in workshops and conferences, further education, and researching professional literature

Qualifications, Experience, and Attributes:

• 2+ years of experience in a food and beverage operational position
• Must have a current California Food Handler’s Certificate and ABC Certification 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently, as a team player, and cross-functionally with all other departments
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Preferred: previous experience with Ungerboeck and Staffmate

Please send resume, preferably by email, to:

Human Resources 
Re: Banquet Manager
Skirball Cultural Center 
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. 
Los Angeles, CA 90049 
hr@skirball.org

The Skirball Cultural Center seeks a capable Banquet Sous Chef. Reporting to the Executive Chef, this position is responsible for the execution of all banquet events and for managing back-of-house staff during certain a la carte services, functioning as a liaison between the frontline kitchen staff, the Executive Chef, and the front of house management team.

Starting salary: $70,000 per year

Responsibilities:

• Plan, oversee, and assist in day-to-day culinary operations of the banquet kitchen as it pertains to banquets
• Lead the Banquet Kitchen Team in food preparation and presentation during all events.
• Assign detailed preparation and specific duties lists to auxiliary banquet kitchen staff for upcoming events
• Select, order, and inspect and use only the highest standard food product in preparation of all menu items as per Banquet Event Order (BEO)
• Oversee and aid in production and execution of menu items.
• Monitor the receipt, storage, and rotation of food (complying with health department regulations), including coverage, labeling, dating, and placing items in proper containers for kitchen service
• Supervise, aid, and inspect daily cleaning procedures of kitchen, walk-in, and freezers
• Help train and supervise kitchen employees on proper techniques, plating, and organization; evaluate employees’ performance, give guidance, and discipline as necessary; create and maintain schedules; ensure employees punch in and out at the correct times
• Maintain food and labor costs as budgeted
• Assist in creating new seasonal menu items in coordination with the Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef
• Maintain effective communications with the Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef concerning food production; maintain consistent communication with banquet cooks
• Continue self-education of hospitality industry using available tools such as internet, industry magazines, and books

Qualifications, Experience, and Attributes:

• Current Manager’s ServSafe Certificate
• Ability to navigate through event management websites such as Ungerboeck 
• Working knowledge of kashrut observance and Kosher products
• Working knowledge of methods, materials, and practices of volume food preparation and of sanitary methods used in food preparation and kitchen maintenance
• Experience calculating figures and performing mathematical functions to meet business needs 
• Physical ability to lift and carry heavy products and equipment and to stand and walk most of the working day
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate production needs to key personnel so they understand expectations and parameters
• Managerial and leadership skills to manage a large team in a commercial kitchen
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Preferred: fluency in Spanish

Please send resume, preferably by email, to:

Human Resources
Re: Banquet Sous Chef, Hospitality and Private Events
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
hr@skirball.org

The Hospitality and Private Events department of the Skirball Cultural Center seeks a capable Line Cook. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Line Cook is responsible for performing a wide variety of moderately difficult food preparation in a high-volume institutional kitchen.

Starting salary: $20.25 per hour

Responsibilities

• Prepares or directs preparation of regular hot, cold, and special diet foods according to prescribed menus, plans, and recipes
• Follows established schedule in cooking, baking, sanitation, and related activities
• Determines proper cooking time and temperature
• Operates broiler, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Cleans and sanitizes all food preparation equipment and ensures that it is kept in a safe and operable condition
• Keeps track of invoices and gives them to supervisor 
• Performs custodial duties such as mopping floors, washing walls, and cleaning refrigerators 
• Understands and abides by the standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures 

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of methods, materials, and practices of volume food preparation
• Working knowledge of sanitary methods used in food preparation and kitchen maintenance
• Physical ability to lift and carry heavy bowls 
• Physical ability to stand and walk most of the working day
• Ability to read an event order and pay attention to detail 
• Ability to interact in a friendly, professional manner with other team members

Please send resumé, preferably by email, to:

Human Resources
Re: Line Cook, Hospitality and Private Events
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
hr@skirball.org

The Skirball Cultural Center seeks a capable Line Cook in its Hospitality and Private Events Department. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Line Cook is responsible for performing a wide variety of moderately difficult food preparation tasks in a high-volume institutional kitchen.

Starting salary: $20.25 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Prepare or direct preparation of regular hot, cold, and special diet foods according to prescribed menus, plans, and recipes
• Follow established schedule in cooking, baking, sanitation, and related activities
• Determine proper cooking time and temperature
• Operate broiler, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Clean and sanitize all food preparation equipment and ensure that it is kept in a safe and operable condition
• Keep track of invoices and give them to the supervisor
• Perform custodial duties such as mopping floors, washing walls, and cleaning refrigerators
• Understand and abide by the standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures

Qualifications, Experience, and Attributes:

• Working knowledge of methods, materials, and practices of volume food preparation; knowledge of sanitary methods used in food preparation and kitchen maintenance
• Physical ability to lift and carry heavy bowls and to stand and walk most of the working day
• Ability to read an event order and pay attention to detail and to interact in a friendly, professional manner with other team members
• Ability to work 24-30 hours per week on mornings, evenings, and holidays

Physical and environmental demands of the job: Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and carrying food trays and other items during most of a shift. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.

Please send resume, preferably by email, to:

Human Resources
Re: Line Cook 
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
FAX: (310) 440-4595
hr@skirball.org

The Hospitality and Private Events department of the Skirball Cultural Center seeks a capable Dishwasher. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Dishwasher is responsible for cleaning a wide variety of food preparation and service items in accordance with Health Department sanitation and safety standards. The Dishwasher will also help with routine food preparation.

Starting salary: $19 per hour

Responsibilities

• Washes and dries dishes, glasses, utensils, pots and pans, and related food preparation/serving items and equipment
• Loads and operates the dishwasher per approved guidelines
• Maintains all cleaning/washing equipment at proper temperature and in proper operating order; loads equipment correctly; checks temperature per approved schedule and adjusts as needed; disassembles, inspects, cleans, performs maintenance on, and reassembles equipment properly
• Checks all items for cleanliness and stores clean, dry items and equipment in proper places
• Cleans floor area of any water spillage, detergent, and/or foodstuffs per safety and sanitation guidelines
• Disposes of garbage in proper waste/refuse containers
• Assists with some food preparation, as needed
• Sweeps/mops the kitchen floor; wipes down surfaces to ensure high standards of cleanliness
• Responds to requests for service from other team members in a friendly, responsive manner

Qualifications

• Physical ability to stand/walk most of the working day, perform physical labor, and lift and carry heavy pots, trays, and other items
• Ability to read, comprehend, and accurately follow usage instructions for cleaning products and equipment
• Excellent hand-eye coordination to operate equipment
• Routine housekeeping/cleaning skills
• Ability to interact in a friendly, professional manner with other team members

Please send resumé, preferably by email, to:

Human Resources
Re: On-Call Dishwasher, Hospitality and Private Events
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
hr@skirball.org

The Operations department of the Skirball Cultural Center seeks a capable, self-motivated, attentive, detail-oriented individual for the position of Porter. This person is responsible for maintaining public, office, and surrounding facilities in clean and orderly condition to meet health and safety standards. They will also be required to set up and take down furniture and equipment for special events and meetings in accordance with design plans. This is a variable-hour, on-call position. The schedule for this position is based on scheduled programs and private events. This position reports to the Senior Facilities Supervisor.

Starting salary: $19 per hour

Responsibilities:

Maintenance

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes, and vacuums Museum exhibit spaces, hallways, stairs, restrooms, and office spaces; cleans furniture and fixtures; washes walls, windows, doors, and equipment.
• Empties trash and garbage containers.
• Cleans/sweeps parking lots, walkways, and surrounding areas to ensure they are free of debris.
• Operates minor cleaning equipment and uses biologically and environmentally safe cleaning agents in accordance with safety instructions.

Notifies supervisor concerning hazardous conditions in or repairs needed to facilities or equipment.

Events/Meetings

• Sets up tables, chairs, stands, boxes, equipment, etc. in accordance with pre-determined design plans.
• Breaks down event and meeting set-ups and stores furniture and other equipment; ensures furniture and equipment is clean and ready for future use.
• Cleans event areas (e.g., mops, sweeps, vacuums) as needed, to ensure area is clean and ready for the next event or meeting.
• Ensures all trash is disposed of properly.

General

• Assists with loading and unloading of equipment and furniture as needed; transports, stores, and/or delivers items throughout campus as requested.
• Responds positively to requests for assistance from staff and others.
• Performs related duties as required to meet Skirball mission and goals.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated skill in institutional housekeeping
• Knowledge of floor care equipment, waxes, and cleaners
• Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, cleaning chemical instructions, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to spend substantial time walking, standing, and performing the physical labor associated with cleaning facilities. This includes reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly and to assist others with heavier items
• Ability to exert self physically to perform all duties of the job
• Ability to perform this job safely, with reasonable accommodation, if necessary, without endangering the health or safety of oneself or others
• Effective oral communication skills; fluency in Spanish, English, or both preferred
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Courteous and friendly interpersonal skills
• Available to work various shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability and willingness to perform all duties in accordance with the Skirball’s mission and vision
• Note: The environment is mostly clean and comfortable but may include some minor annoyances such as noise, odors, and drafts, and some duties outdoors in variable temperatures.

Please send resumé and cover letter, preferably by email, to:

Human Resources Department
Re: On-Call Porter
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
hr@skirball.org

The Skirball Cultural Center seeks a warm, friendly person with excellent communication skills for the position of Part-Time Busser. Reporting to the Zeidler’s Café Manager, this position is responsible for serving food and beverages to diners in a gracious and efficient manner, ensuring a positive dining experience for 20-25 hours per week. 

Starting salary: $20.25 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Appropriately set tables for meals, including sanitizing and setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glasses
• Clear dishes and glasses and take them to scullery for cleaning
• Maintain cleanliness in the front and back of the house
• Provide courteous and friendly customer service to all diners
• Assist serving food orders during peak hours; serve beverages and bread for the table
• Set up bus station with glasses, silverware, napkins, and additional service ware; ensure glasses and silverware are spot free and polished before they are set on the table
• Respond quickly to diner requests; rectify problem orders or promptly refer to the assigned waiter to address concerns 
• Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean; wipe down prior to the start of shift and clear any spills during service
• Stock service areas with supplies such as coffee, tableware, and linens
• Fill and polish salt and pepper shakers and sugar caddies
• Ensure the dining room is free of dust and that the wood areas are cleaned at least once a week

 Qualifications, Experience, and Attributes

• Prior experience working as a busser or server assistant
• Have a current California Food Handler’s Certificate
• Be of legal age to serve alcohol in California
• Must be well-groomed, with hair cut or secured above the collar, clean clothes and shoes, etc.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English; to provide personable and professional customer service; to pay close attention to the needs of diners; to work on a team and interact respectfully with colleagues; to accomplish routine housekeeping, cleaning, and scullery tasks 
• Physical ability to stand/walk most of the working day and to lift and carry heavy trays and other items weighing up to 40 lbs.

Physical and environmental demands of the job: Prolonged periods of standing and walking. Must be able to carry trays and other items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Please send resume, preferably by email, to:

Human Resources 
Re: Part-Time Busser
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
hr@skirball.org

The Skirball Cultural Center seeks a capable Prep Cook in its Hospitality and Private Events Department. Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, this position is responsible for performing a wide variety of moderately difficult food preparation tasks in a high-volume institutional kitchen.

Starting salary: $20.25 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Prepare or direct preparation of regular hot, cold, and special diet foods according to prescribed menus, plans, and recipes
• Follow established schedule in cooking, baking, sanitation, and related activities
• Determine proper cooking time and temperature
• Operate broiler, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Clean and sanitize all food preparation equipment and ensure that it is kept in a safe and operable condition
• Keep track of invoices and give them to the supervisor
• Perform custodial duties such as mopping floors, washing walls, and cleaning refrigerators
• Understand and abide by the standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures

Qualifications, Experience, and Attributes:

• Working knowledge of methods, materials, and practices of volume food preparation; knowledge of sanitary methods used in food preparation and kitchen maintenance
• Physical ability to lift and carry heavy bowls and to stand and walk most of the working day
• Ability to read an event order and pay attention to detail and to interact in a friendly, professional manner with other team members
• Ability to work 24-30 hours per week on mornings, evenings, and holidays

Physical and environmental demands of the job: Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and carrying food trays and other items during most of a shift. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.

Please send resume, preferably by email, to:

Human Resources
Re: Prep Cook 
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
FAX: (310) 440-4595
hr@skirball.org

The Skirball Cultural Center seeks a mature, self-motivated, and detail-oriented Project Coordinator to support the Operations Department, which encompasses Security, Facilities, Engineering, Purchasing, Audio Visual, and Logistics. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Operations, this position is responsible for performing a wide variety of duties relating to special projects, facilities services, maintenance, purchasing, building improvements, refurbishments, and related administrative duties.

Starting salary: $29/hour

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate various contractor service agreements (e.g., landscape, pest-control, painting, pond maintenance)
• Plan, coordinate, and manage special projects and assist with developing the scopes of work for various projects
• Conduct research related to projects and daily operations
• Schedule and lead project meetings regularly with contractors and staff
• Review the Skirball’s event schedule to minimize project impact on programs, private events, and staff
• Work closely and conduct job walks with contractors and service providers to review scope of work and bid specifications
• Coordinate and schedule tasks with engineering, porters, security, AV, grounds, and outside vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation; review progress and provide ongoing critique for completeness, coordination, and constructability
• Provide advice and assistance regarding approvals, permits, and insurance requirements
• Prepare standard documentation and reporting forms, project status updates, submittal logs, anticipated cost reports, requests for information (RFIs), and submittal and RFI tracking reports
• Obtain regular progress reports from the project team 
• Update the calendar to reflect timeline shifts and project schedule changes
• Receive and verify invoices for accuracy and approvals; forward for payment
• Provide backup support to the Operations Help Desk and other Operations administrative functions 
• Maintain and oversee vendor service agreements
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings; take notes; prepare and distribute minutes
• Assist with the receipt and distribution of incoming and outgoing mail and packages
• Maintain office supplies inventory; assist with the coordination of maintenance, repair, and/or replacement of office equipment
• Prepare a wide variety of routine correspondence, forms, and reports
• Plan, organize, and coordinate department meetings, events, and training sessions 
• Assist with special events and minor projects as needed
• Coordinate travel arrangements for staff
• Process invoices and purchase orders
• Respond to telephone calls and emails from staff and outside vendors

Qualifications, Experience, and Attributes:

• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience in project management, risk management, and performance management 
• 5+ years of working experience in construction management or project management-related work
• Prior experience in an administrative role supporting operational functions
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, deadlines, and follow-through
• Ability to exercise good judgment and manage a changing and varied workload
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills and the ability to negotiate contracts and draft business documents independently
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and experience with project management software tools
• Core knowledge of construction concepts
• Preferred: fluency in Spanish 

Physical and environmental demands of the job: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking around. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds. 

Please send resume, preferably by email, to:

Human Resources 
Re: Project Coordinator
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
hr@skirball.org