About the role#
The Tri-City ValleyCats are seeking a Kitchen Manager Intern for the 2027 season. You will work alongside the Food & Beverage Manager to lead operations at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium. This role involves supporting 51 home games and various special events, ensuring a high-quality experience for fans, players, and staff.
What you'll do#
- Manage all stadium food production, including meals for games, events, and staff.
- Oversee food preparation and presentation to ensure quality standards.
- Lead, train, and motivate the culinary team across concessions, picnics, kiosks, and suites.
- Manage team performance and adjust staffing levels based on business needs.
- Maintain kitchen equipment and ensure the facility meets New York State Health Department safety and sanitation regulations.
- Track inventory, handle product deliveries, and provide daily reports to the Food & Beverage Manager.
- Work in all kitchen roles as needed and identify ways to improve service speed.
What you'll need#
- Experience in high-volume food production.
- A current ServSafe certification or equivalent.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to stay calm and professional under pressure.
- Availability for long hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Prior culinary or hospitality experience in a stadium or entertainment venue is preferred.
- Experience with inventory control and cost management is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Troy, New York.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Spring 2027 (April/May through August).
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
About Tri-City ValleyCats
The Tri-City ValleyCats are a professional baseball franchise based in Troy, New York. They compete in the Frontier League, which is an MLB Partner League. The team plays at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, a facility located on the campus of Hudson Valley Community College. Since 2002, the organization has focused on providing sports entertainment for the Capital Region.
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