Campus Kitchen & Culinary Programs Lead

Rhode Island School of Design; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island School of Design seeks a Kitchen Manager to oversee on-campus dining venues, the commissary program, and catering. You will lead daily kitchen operations, ensure policy adherence, and guide culinary programs aligned with campus priorities.

The role requires managing supervisors and non-exempt staff, maintaining health and safety standards, and driving continuous improvement in service quality and student experiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily kitchen operations to align with RISD priorities and high standards.
• Monitors customer experience and ensures diverse client needs are met.
• Administers policies, resolves operational concerns, and plans around the academic calendar.
• Delegates tasks effectively and collaborates with front-of-house for seamless service.
• Tests new recipes and concepts for catering, retail, and menus reflecting quality and seasonality.

Job description

Rhode Island School of Design seeks a Kitchen Manager to oversee on-campus dining venues, the commissary program, and catering. You will lead daily kitchen operations, ensure policy adherence, and guide culinary programs aligned with campus priorities.

The role requires managing supervisors and non-exempt staff, maintaining health and safety standards, and driving continuous improvement in service quality and student experiences.