Program Manager

Stone Soup PDX; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

401K

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Stone Soup PDX in Portland seeks a Program Manager to lead our 12-week Culinary Workforce Training Program, guiding instructors, staff, and workforce developers across two locations. You will ensure safe, hands-on learning and outcomes that advance participants toward employment in the culinary field.

The role blends operations, teaching when needed, partnership building with community organizations, and meticulous program documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of direct staff supervision.
• Professional culinary experience in a commercial kitchen or similar setting.
• Experience in program management, education, or workforce development.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience building community partnerships.
• Ability to teach and coach adults from diverse backgrounds.
• Familiarity with digital record-keeping systems.
• Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a multidisciplinary program team.
• Oversee operations, scheduling and delivery across two locations.
• Ensure consistent hands-on curriculum delivery and participant assessments.
• Provide culinary instruction when instructors are absent.
• Manage participant recruitment, admissions, enrollment and outcomes.
• Build partnerships with community organizations, referral agencies and employers.
• Oversee documentation, data tracking, reporting and budgets.
• Support trauma-informed, inclusive learning environment.
• Facilitate graduation ceremonies and represent Stone Soup in the community.

Skills

Staff supervision

Culinary experience

Program management

Organizational skills

Partnership development

Teaching adults

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Tools

Digital record-keeping systems

Job description

Program Manager, Culinary Workforce Training

Stone Soup PDX is looking for an experienced, organized, and collaborative Program Manager to lead our 12-week Culinary Workforce Training Program.

We're a Portland nonprofit that builds economic stability for people facing barriers to employment through hands-on culinary training and our community meals program.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys leading teams, developing people, building community partnerships, and working in a hands-on learning environment.

About the Role

The Program Manager oversees our culinary workforce training program across two Portland locations, supervises a team of Culinary Instructors, Café Trainers, and workforce development professionals, and ensures the program runs smoothly from recruitment through graduation and employment preparation.

We're looking for a thoughtful, confident leader who combines empathy with accountability, has excellent organizational skills, and enjoys working directly with staff and participants.

Professional culinary experience is essential. Our Program Manager must also be comfortable stepping into the kitchen to teach when needed.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and support a multidisciplinary Program team.
• Oversee daily operations, scheduling, and program delivery across two locations.
• Ensure consistent delivery of our hands-on culinary curriculum and participant assessments.
• Provide culinary instruction when instructors are absent.
• Manage participant recruitment, admissions, enrollment, and program outcomes.
• Build partnerships with community organizations, referral agencies, and employers.
• Oversee program documentation, data tracking, reporting, and budgets.
• Support a trauma-informed, inclusive learning environment.
• Facilitate monthly graduation ceremonies and represent Stone Soup in the community.

What We're Looking For

• At least three years of direct staff supervisory experience.
• Professional culinary experience in a commercial kitchen or comparable food-service environment.
• Experience in program management, education, workforce development, or related operations.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and communication skills.
• Experience developing community partnerships.
• Ability to teach and coach adults from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong attention to detail and experience with digital record-keeping systems.
• Commitment to Stone Soup's mission and the people we serve.
• Valid driver's license.

Experience in workforce development, adult education, or trauma-informed programming is a plus.

Compensation and Schedule

• Location: On-site at Stone Soup's two Portland locations
• Benefits: Healthcare, Dental, 401K, PTO, Holidays