Job Description
Culinary Manager at Private School Location West Haven, CT :
We are seeking an experienced Culinary Manager for our operations at a private school cafe and meal plan program. The school is providing lifelong individualized services for people with developmental and social disabilities, empowering them to live independent and self-determined lives. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned, entrepreneurial chef who is constantly seeking better ways to improve the kitchen. This key leadership position is directly responsible for the successful operation of 2 unique cafes on the campus. The Culinary Manager ensures client, customer service/satisfaction with efficient cost effective management that both meets and exceeds expectations. Key Duties/Essential Job Functions: - Supervision of Café Operations, inclusive of managing the Café Supervisor and his/her supervision of Café and Wellness Café staff. Recognizing many Chapel Haven employees within the cafés are Chapel Haven adults, on-going support and mentoring for success will be expected. Management of the day-to-day operations of the Cafés include, but is not limited to:
- Coordinating and overseeing all operations, activities, and events onsite in each Café and offsite, where applicable. Cooking & preparing meals when needed to support coverage or the influx of orders/events, menu development, meals-to-go, pricing, ordering/inventory, monitoring food costs/expenses, as well as the modeling, cleaning, and supervision of safety standards and proper food storage.
- Ensures that all Café food offerings maintain the highest quality, routinely performing customer satisfaction surveys. Builds in educational opportunities for CHSC staff/student community such as internships, career exploring, volunteering on/off site, monthly or quarterly cultural events (via a diverse menu), hosting food demos, café events (cook-outs, special meals, welcome dinners), celebrating staff/student success, and social activities (networking, engagement, and fun!)
- Identifies staffing, recruiting, interviewing, hiring, personal time off/scheduling, and facilitates training needs for current/future employees, interns, volunteers, and students. Ensures dress code and personal appearance standards for all in each café.
- Provides ongoing training and development to all individuals working in the café on customer service and menu/food product knowledge. Continually develops team members, establishing specific performance objectives, and measuring team member performance, taking time to celebrate success and make the café a fun, engaging, and social experience.
- Key to this position is supporting campus wide nutrition programs, such as actively participating and collaborating with the Wellness Coordinator in the development of a Wellness Cafe menu and program for students and community members, meals to go, and a focus on career related education and nutrition.
- Create, budget and develop seasonal menus, weekly specials, and creative fare.
- Provide guidance and expertise to operating a clean, safe, organized and profitable operation.
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and presentable kitchen, prep area, storage and cooler.
- The capability to manage, direct and train a team of employees. Including food preparation, production and service.
- Above all, have a positive attitude and love to cook and be in the kitchen!
- Control food & labor costs
- Order stock & meet with vendors; review invoices for accuracy and cost savings
If you are the right candidate for the position, please send a brief cover letter and resume. We look forward to hearing from you.
Physical Demands: The associate is required to be on his/her feet for extended periods. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Work Environment: The associate must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. Required Education and Experience: - Excellent written and verbal communication
- Working knowledge of computer applications
- Self-motivated, with a strong work ethic and drive to meet and exceed objectives
- Associates degree in Culinary Arts and/or Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition is a plus
- Bi-lingual (a plus)
Certification is ServSafe
Job Tags
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