Culinary Leadership Instructor

Bethune-Cookman University; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethune-Cookman University invites applications for a full-time Culinary Instructor in its undergraduate Hospitality Business Management and Leadership degree program. The instructor will deliver classroom and culinary-laboratory instruction that integrates food production with leadership, systems thinking, service excellence, cost control, technology, sustainability, and sound business practices.

The position supports applied learning through Titanium Service Excellence, the student-managed

Qualifications

• Earned master's degree in Hospitality Management, Foodservice Management, Culinary Arts, Business with a hospitality or foodservice emphasis, or a closely related field.
• At least three years of progressive experience in commercial culinary, restaurant, institutional foodservice, catering, or related operations with supervisory responsibility.
• Current ServSafe Manager certification or ability to obtain the certification within 90 days of employment.
• Competence in commercial-kitchen operations, sanitation, menu and production planning, purchasing, inventory, cost control, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Teach the assigned undergraduate load in culinary and foodservice areas including production, sanitation and safety, menu planning, purchasing, cost control and restaurant operations.
• Plan and deliver lectures, demonstrations, labs, and applied projects; maintain syllabi and LMS content; assess fairly and provide timely feedback.
• Lead applied learning through Titanium Service Excellence and campus hospitality events; support menu development and staff coordination.
• Prepare and maintain culinary laboratories and instructional kitchen; monitor inventories and ensure clean, inspection-ready facilities.
• Advise and mentor students; support internships, recruitment, program initiatives, and industry partnerships.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative skills

Education

Master's degree in Hospitality Management or related field

Equivalent professional preparation

ServSafe Manager certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment understanding

Job description

Bethune-Cookman University invites applications for a full-time Culinary Instructor in its undergraduate Hospitality Business Management and Leadership degree program. The instructor will deliver classroom and culinary-laboratory instruction that integrates food production with leadership, systems thinking, service excellence, cost control, technology, sustainability, and sound business practices.

The position supports applied learning through Titanium Service Excellence, the student-managed