Culinary Supervisor: Lead Kitchen & Campus Dining Growth

Campus Auxiliary Services, SUNY Geneseo; Town of Geneseo (NY); On-site; USD 64,968,000 - 70,533,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and wellness

Retirement savings with employer match

Life/Disability Insurance

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

On-campus dining discounts

Career growth opportunities

Uniform and shoe allowances

Job summary

Campus Auxiliary Services at SUNY Geneseo is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to manage daily kitchen operations, assist in menu testing, and train back-of-house staff to deliver high-quality dining experiences. You will oversee production, portioning, and event staffing, ensuring a safe and efficient kitchen environment on campus.

The role emphasizes leadership, customer service, and adherence to sanitation standards while supporting promotional initiatives and continuous improvement in culinary

Qualifications

• Requires strong communication and leadership skills to supervise kitchen staff.
• Demonstrates problem-solving and customer service excellence in a fast-paced dining operation.
• Knowledge of food safety and portion control practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and direction to staff; assign and monitor workloads.
• Coach staff and provide timely feedback for learning and growth.
• Inspect receiving, preparation, production, and storage areas for safety and quality.
• Maintain sanitation standards and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Schedule openings to cover absences and vacations.
• Ensure proper production techniques and portioning methods are followed.
• Oversee meal service quality, portions, and service procedures.
• Support product promotions with aligned marketing materials.
• Identify process improvements and implement change controls.
• Assist with operational efficiency while maintaining quality.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong leader

Problem-solving

Customer Service

Business acumen

Education

High school diploma/GED or equivalent

Associates degree or equivalent preferred

One year of culinary experience

Job description

Campus Auxiliary Services at SUNY Geneseo is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to manage daily kitchen operations, assist in menu testing, and train back-of-house staff to deliver high-quality dining experiences. You will oversee production, portioning, and event staffing, ensuring a safe and efficient kitchen environment on campus.

The role emphasizes leadership, customer service, and adherence to sanitation standards while supporting promotional initiatives and continuous improvement in culinary