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Executive Chef of Multi-Concept Culinary Operations
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Position Number: 4730864
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Food Services

Executive Chef of Multi-Concept Culinary Operations

Job ID: 264927
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Job Summary

Manages and leads the culinary team within assigned location on the Kennesaw Campus. Responsible for recipe and menu development, menu costing, food preparation and presentation, employee relations, inventory and budget management. Ensures efficient operations, and upholds established quality standards for service, safety, and sanitation, in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ensures production and service of quality, consistent menu items that adhere to all culinary standards as set by University Dining

2. Ensures the operation is managed to budget, to include food (COGS), labor costs, and operating expenses

3. Responsible for inventory management and timely submission of unit reporting to finance and/or accounting

4. Manages assigned team with responsibility for hiring, performance management, annual reviews, and initiating employee status changes

5. Trains and manages kitchen personnel and supervises and coordinates all related culinary activities

6. Responsible for managing food production according to volume and business demand, to include recipe and menu development, creation of cycle menus, production forecasting and production schedules

7. Estimates food consumption, selects and develops recipes, standardizes production recipes to ensure consistent quality, establishes presentation technique and quality standards Disclaimer* The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the leader, director or manager. Please provide all employees with a copy of this position description and maintain a signed copy in the employee's Personnel File.

8. Ensures culinary equipment is maintained and operated properly, collaborates with maintenance teams (internal and external) to ensure the Facility is kept in good condition

9. Collaborates with the department leadership to appropriately develop new menu and program concepts within the division, as well as events and special promotions

10. Ensures compliance with sanitation and safety requirements and ensures labeling requirements are met and in compliance with allergen containment procedures

11. Ensures a safe and sanitary work environment is maintained

12. Coordinates and manages special projects, which include catering and special promotions, and other responsibilities as assigned

13. Collaborates extensively with the leadership to create, plan and implement all goals for the location

14. Initiates activities with internal departments and participates in management team meetings

15. Interfaces with vendors and influences purchasing decisions, in collaboration with the purchasing department

16. Oversees, develops concepts, menus, and facility design for multiple venues and food service programs including Eat KSU Grab and Go, High Point Cafe, Virtual Restaurant/Ghost Kitchens, Commissary Kitchen Operations, Kennesaw Campus Brick Oven Pizza concept & the Mobile Cart Program

17. Collaborates extensively with senior leadership to create, plan, and implement all goals within the department and/or location for specialty projects and hospitality services

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications
Current and valid Food Service Sanitation Manager/ServSafe Certification

Required Experience
Seven (7) years of related work experience to include at least five (5) years of supervisory and/or management experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
American Culinary Federation Certification

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Technical diploma or certificate in Culinary Arts

Preferred Experience
Experience in a high-volume, multi-unit environment or similar experience in higher education dining with proven high volume sales
American Culinary Federation Certification

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Professional appearance and demeanor
Able to shift priorities when change or interruptions occur
Able to anticipate the needs of guests and team members alike
Able to deliver against tight deadlines
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Requires an expert understanding of federal, state, and local food sanitation regulations

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Highly skilled culinary professional with proven ability to create, develop, and execute preparation and production of meal service in a high volume operation
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 202, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive a KSU vehicle.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

Standard Enhanced

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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