Chef Manager - University at Albany

Compensation

Salaried rate: $70,000.00 to $80,000.00.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources
• Retirement savings plans like 401(k)
• Paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage
• Benefits vary by location and are subject to legal requirements, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works

About the Role

Reporting to the General Manager, you'll take a hands-on approach in focusing on team development, culinary expertise, safety protocol, and client relations. The Chef Manager will also play a key role in helping meet budget requirements and execute company-delivered programs.

Responsibilities

• Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities
• Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food
• Select and develop recipes as well as standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality
• Establish presentation technique and quality standards, and plan and price menus
• Ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance and ensure proper safety and sanitation in kitchen
• Oversee special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate culinary techniques

Qualifications

• Requires 2-3 years of experience in a related position
• Requires 2-3 years of post-high school education or equivalent experience
• Culinary degree preferred
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
• Requires experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems
• Requires oral, reading and written communication skills