Manager, Culinary

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MANAGER, CULINARY 

The Manager, Culinary is a leadership role dedicated to the oversight of a wide variety of departmental focuses in the support category within the culinary department, reporting directly to the executive chef. Team responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: ordering, receiving, back stocking, cleaning, basic maintenance, operations planning, service expansion projects, menu maintenance, internal auditing of food and workplace safety, and general help. An individual in this role will support a reporting structure comprised of Supervisors, Leads, and staff level individuals contributing to a selection of these responsibilities in multiple locations and groups around our Bastrop campus. A versatile leadership background in a variety of services, operational formats, and roles within culinary and food services is critical. Experience with budgeting, scheduling across multiple groups and work areas, conceptualization of work planning, process implementation, performance management, and large team environments is expected. We are looking for a high-level communicator who is detail oriented, organized, and can drive efficiency in operations. The Manager, Culinary supports the mission by coordinating work across multiple Culinary and Food Service support teams and categories with the goal of driving team performance and monitoring wise usage of company resources. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages food ordering, receiving, logistics, and expenditures

Coordinates houseman for equipment and event setup

Manages product requisitions, charge-outs, and deliveries from outlets

Maintains accurate inventory of products for all departmental areas

Manages the operation of the Commissary kitchen

Works with the culinary team to ensure the best product/vendor selection for cost and quality

Maintains expenditure data and reporting for high-level visibility into spend per outlet

Satisfies interdepartmental requests through our internal request system

Manages porters for site support, food deliveries, and backstock

Manages dishwashers for kitchen support

Manages the product fulfillment from the Commissary kitchen and mise en place production

Manages Starmarket for the operational stock, supply, and service

Manages staff scheduling, payroll, and attendance for the team

Supervises water, ice, and supply backstock deliveries around campus

Supports internal delivery of supplies for daily operations and events

Monitors and support equipment and asset management/preventative maintenance

Supports daily services and other tasks as directed by management

Coordinates communication across multiple teams with varied responsibility focuses

Ensures a safe and clean work environment is maintained by teams across several workspaces

Directs report management of Supervisor, Lead, hourly reports

Maintains staff training and credentials are up to date

Performs annual staff reviews, supports ongoing staff development, and succession planning

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

5+ years of restaurant or retail food service experience

3+ years of experience managing a team of 8 or more individuals

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

2+ years of inventory experience

Have or be able to obtain food handler card

Have or be able to obtain manager level food safety certification

Advanced understanding of food safety and sanitation practices

Customer service and or guest interaction experience

Experience with vendor management and communications

Experience in a corporate environment

Experience working in large team settings

Experience in a multi-facility operation

Data entry experience

Experience with inventory management software

Advanced understanding of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Strong writing and verbal communication skills

Detail oriented and organized

Experience conceptualizing and implementing work process for a large team

Ability to autonomously manage time skillfully

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to carry large heavy items unassisted (up to 25 lbs.)

Able to stand for long periods of time - up to 10 hours a day

Able to work extended hours, overtime and weekends as needed

Able to perform frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects

Able to participate in internal leadership and development training

Available to travel when needed to support other sites - up to 10%

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

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