Food Services Manager

CHRISTIAN CAMP AND CONFERENCE ASSOCIATION; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A faith-based camp and conference center is seeking a Dining Experience Manager to oversee meal preparation and dining for campers and guests. Responsibilities include managing kitchen staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, budgeting for food costs, and training staff in hospitality. The ideal candidate will be a Christian believer engaged with local evangelical activities and possess strong communication and leadership skills. This role contributes to a welcoming environment in line with the camp's mission to connect people with God and each other.

Qualifications

• Christian believer engaged with a local evangelical church.
• Humble, servant leader, and flexible.
• Willing to put personal desires aside for the good of guests.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food service operations comply with state regulations.
• Maintain food costs within budget.
• Develop new menus proactively.
• Train the foodservice team in hospitality and service.

Skills

Communication

Cooking for Large Groups

Budget Management

Organization

Supervision

Innovative

Job description

Overview

This position will oversee the dining experience of our campers and guests at Camp Rivercrest. This position works with kitchen staff to prepare meals during our camp and retreat season, while also being available for special events on an “as needed” basis.

Reports To: Operations Director
Direct Reports: Head cooks and all kitchen staff

Qualifications

• Christian believer - Attends and engaged with a local evangelical church
• Team Player - Humble, servant leader, flexible, teachable
• Servant Hearted - Willing to put personal desires aside for the good of guests
• Vision - Able to see the big picture and the processes by which it is accomplished
• Strong work ethic – Takes initiative and finishes the job
• Approachable – Pleasant and easy to talk to

Skills

• Communication – Ability to communicate needs/processes to kitchen staff
• Cooking for Large Groups – Ability to cook at a large scale, from 20 - 250
• Budget Management – Ability to set a budget and spend wisely
• Organization – Able to keep lots of details in order and prioritize
• Supervision - Has the ability to lead in a supervisory role and hold people accountable
• Innovative - Cooks quality meals within budget and creatively approaches the dining experience of our guests

Responsibilities

• Oversite: Ensure that food service operations comply with state regulations.
• Maintain food costs within budget by proactive pricing of products
• Be proactive in developing new menus.
• Instill a passion for hospitality and service within the training of the foodservice team.
• Ensure food service staff are trained in proper procedures and food preparation.
• Execute a high-quality presentation and knowledge of food to our guests.
• Continually modifying kitchen operation for best guest experience
• Maintains “Safe Serve” certification.

• Hands On: Menu plan and order all food keeping age, allergies, portion sizes etc. in mind.
• Ensure food is prepared in a timely manner to be hot and ready when guests arrive
• Staff the kitchen according to group size and food preparation needs within budget.
• Assign kitchen crew leadership and structure for smooth operation.

Why work at Camp Rivercrest

Camp Rivercrest is a year-round camp and retreat center for kids, youth, adults. We host a variety of groups for both weekday and weekend retreats, trainings, meetings, etc. We are located in Eastern Nebraska just 45 minutes from Omaha and Lincoln along the beautiful Platte River valley. Our mission is to provide space for people to connect with God and each other.

2840 County Road 13
Fremont, NE 68025-9802

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Recruiting Video (if applicable): https://www.camprivercrest.org