Culinary Operations Leader - High-Volume Dining & Catering

Brown University; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University seeks an Assistant Director of Culinary Operations to lead daily administration, operations, and culinary activities for Residential and Retail Dining, serving thousands daily and overseeing catering for events. You will guide menu and recipe development, food presentation, and production for special occasions, reporting to the Director of Culinary Operations.

The role requires 3–5 years of leadership in high-volume kitchens, strong budget and safety knowledge, and a commitment

Qualifications

• Degree from accredited culinary school or program, or equivalent combination of education and culinary experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of culinary principles and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily administrative, operational, and culinary activities for Residential and Retail Dining.
• Oversee sanitation, safety, and production for ~3500 meals daily and Catering events.
• Develop menus and recipes, oversee food presentation, and manage special event production.
• Supervise and develop residential culinary staff; enforce budgetary guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary operations

Menu development

Food safety

Training & mentoring

Budgeting

Communication

Customer service

Schedule management

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

POS systems

Job description

Brown University seeks an Assistant Director of Culinary Operations to lead daily administration, operations, and culinary activities for Residential and Retail Dining, serving thousands daily and overseeing catering for events. You will guide menu and recipe development, food presentation, and production for special occasions, reporting to the Director of Culinary Operations.

The role requires 3–5 years of leadership in high-volume kitchens, strong budget and safety knowledge, and a commitment