Campus Dining Kitchen Manager & Culinary Lead

Rhode Island School of Design; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island School of Design seeks a Kitchen Manager to oversee the on-campus dining venues, the commissary program, and catering. You will guide the culinary program to reflect campus priorities, supervise staffing and performance, and uphold health and safety standards to ensure quality and compliance.

The role emphasizes menu management, vendor relations, and continuous improvement to enhance the student dining experience at RISD.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts required with five years of food service experience; minimum two years in culinary leadership.
• Rhode Island Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification or equivalent required.
• An equivalent mix of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations to align RISD's culinary program with strategic priorities and high kitchen standards.
• Monitors customer experience to ensure the program meets diverse client needs and expectations.
• Administers policies, resolves operational concerns, and plans around the academic calendar.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Menu management systems

HR software

English communication

Leadership skills

Bilingual

Education

Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts

CFPM certification

Tools

CBORD software

Job description

Rhode Island School of Design seeks a Kitchen Manager to oversee the on-campus dining venues, the commissary program, and catering. You will guide the culinary program to reflect campus priorities, supervise staffing and performance, and uphold health and safety standards to ensure quality and compliance.

The role emphasizes menu management, vendor relations, and continuous improvement to enhance the student dining experience at RISD.