Culinary Programs Lead & Dining Operations Manager

Washington State University; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick and vacation leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, life and disability保险

Retirement

Deferred compensation

Training and development

Employee tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University is seeking a Sous Chef/Manager for Student Affairs in Pullman, WA. You will work under the Chef de Cuisine to develop, test, implement, and manage culinary programs within the dining facility, supervising staff and ensuring food safety and quality.

You will assist with annual operating budgets and cost control while supporting dining services, catering, and residential dining programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hotel and restaurant administration, institutional management, business administration or closely related field and two (2) years of supervisory/management experience which included planning and budgeting.
• Additional qualifying food service work experience and/or vocational training in quantity food preparation may be substituted, year-for-year, for college education.
• Experience in culinary operations, including multi-unit food service operations, development of culinary programs, equipment specification, recipe development, menu management, food and labor cost controls, plating and presentation, or equivalent education/experience.
• General computer knowledge.
• Demonstrated work experience of successful supervision and training of a diverse work staff.
• Strong written communication skills.
• ServSafe certification.
• Food Handler’s Permit within 14 days of employment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule; weekends required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development, testing, implementation, and management of culinary programs in the dining facility.
• Supervise cook leads, food service worker leads, student employees, and temporary staff.
• Ensure high culinary standards, food safety, sanitation and training across Northside Café operations.
• Support budgeting and monitoring of food and labor costs.
• Contribute to dining services planning, specifications, and catering and residential dining programs.
• Provide leadership in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine and ensure efficient dining facility operations.

Skills

Supervision

Budgeting

Food safety

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hotel and restaurant administration

Job description

Washington State University is seeking a Sous Chef/Manager for Student Affairs in Pullman, WA. You will work under the Chef de Cuisine to develop, test, implement, and manage culinary programs within the dining facility, supervising staff and ensuring food safety and quality.

You will assist with annual operating budgets and cost control while supporting dining services, catering, and residential dining programs.