Culinary Manager

What’s Upstate; Town of Edmeston (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathfinder Bakery & Café and The Farmstead at Pathfinder Village are seeking a Culinary Manager to oversee all daily food service operations, ensure high-quality production, and drive exceptional customer experiences. You will develop efficient systems, collaborate on menus, and lead culinary staff with a focus on safety and compliance.

The role requires a background in culinary arts or related field, ServSafe certification, and at least 3 years of supervisory experience in food service,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in culinary arts, hospitality management, or related field.
• Experience overseeing inventory management and vendor purchasing.
• Experience in educational, vocational, or mission-driven organizations.
• ServSafe certification.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily food service operations for Pathfinder Bakery & Café and The Farmstead.
• Develop and implement systems that support efficient workflow and productive kitchen operations.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop menus, seasonal offerings, and specialty products.
• Lead, train, and support culinary employees through scheduling, coaching, performance management, and ongoing professional development.
• Ensure compliance with DOH, Ag & Markets, food handling, and workplace safety regulations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Culinary management

Inventory management

Vendor purchasing

ServSafe certification

Educational/mission-driven environment

Education

Associate's or bachelor's in culinary arts, hospitality management, food service management, or related field

Job description

The Culinary Manager oversees all food service operations for Pathfinder Bakery & Café and The Farmstead at Pathfinder Village. This position is responsible for ensuring high-quality food production, exceptional customer experiences, regulatory compliance, and efficient business operations.

Key Duties

• Oversee all daily food service operations for Pathfinder Bakery & Café and The Farmstead.
• Develop and implement systems that support efficient workflow and productive kitchen operations.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop menus, seasonal offerings, and specialty products.
• Lead, train, and support culinary employees through scheduling, coaching, performance management, and ongoing professional development.
• Ensure compliance with all Department of Health (DOH), Department of Agriculture and Markets (Ag & Markets), food handling, and workplace safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's or bachelor's in culinary arts, hospitality management, food service management, or a related field.
• Experience overseeing inventory management and vendor purchasing.
• Experience working in educational, vocational, or mission-driven organizations.
• ServSafe certification.
• 3 years of supervisory or management experience in food service, culinary operations, or hospitality.

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