Hospitality that moves—on the plate, on the floor, and behind the scenes.

Great Performances is a New York–based hospitality company working at the intersection of food, events, and culture.

We produce events across the city, operate cafés and public-facing dining, and partner with leading cultural institutions to bring spaces to life. From our culinary campus in the South Bronx to venues across NYC, our work is hands-on, fast-paced, and deeply collaborative.

At the center of it all: a belief that hospitality should feel genuine—thoughtful, precise, and rooted in care.

Our Vision, Mission, and Values

Our Mission
Unleash joy through genuine hospitality.

Our Vision
Building community to better our world.

Our Values

  • Craftsmanship – honoring the discipline and skill behind great food and service
  • People – creating opportunity, growth, and belonging
  • Sustainability – making responsible choices for our planet and communities
  • Collaboration – working together to achieve the best outcomes
  • Doing Good Through Food – using food as a force for positive change

The Work

We hire across a range of roles—whether you’re building a long-term career or looking for flexible, event-based work.

Catering & Events Plan, produce, and execute events across New York City—from intimate gatherings to large-scale productions. This is where precision meets pace.

Hospitality Management Operate cafés, restaurants, and visitor-facing experiences within cultural institutions and public spaces. Day-to-day excellence, consistency, and guest experience live here.

Corporate & Operational Roles Support the business behind the scenes—from culinary and logistics to finance, HR, marketing, design, and operations. The engine that keeps everything moving.

Flexible Event & Catering Roles Join our event team as a server, bartender, captain, or culinary support.
Flexible schedules, dynamic environments, and the opportunity to work across some of the city’s most exciting events.

Server passing hors d'oeuvres at a corporate event at Meadow Offices catered by Great Performances

Where You'll Work

Our work happens all over New York City:

  • At our South Bronx culinary campus, where our kitchens, logistics, and teams come together
  • Inside cultural institutions and venues we operate and support
  • At events across the city, from private celebrations to major productions

Some roles are rooted in one place. Others move with the work. All of them are connected.

Exterior of Great Performances headquarters with mural artwork by Scratch

Join Our Team

Whether you’re looking for a full-time role or flexible event work, there are multiple ways to join the team.

Apply Today
Group portrait of Great Performances team members