Hospitality Instructor

Job Title: Hospitality Instructor

Full-Time 10 Month Role Level 3

Reports To: Sr. Director of Workforce Development and Deputy School Leader

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Who We Are:

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is a tuition-free public charter high school with a singular focus on supporting youth aged 17-20 who have been pushed out of traditional schools. During our 1-year alternative program Youthbuild facilitates a warm loving culture that uses a variety of structures to build community such as a restorative-justice approach to discipline weekly community meetings and school-wide service projects. Students are empowered to attain their high school diploma and vocational certifications while receiving unconditional support by the staff around them. At YouthBuild we work intentionally to disrupt the cycle of poverty and support our students to achieve post-secondary success (4-year college 2-year college vocational training program or liveable wage job). Visit to learn more.

The Opportunity:

The Hospitality Instructor prepares students for entry-to mid-level roles in front-of-house operations across the foodservice and hospitality industries while building transferable 21st-century skills essential for long-term success. This role teaches customer service ordering logistics table setup and spacing and guest relations in an engaging hands-on environment. Working in close partnership with the Culinary Instructor the Hospitality Instructor ensures a cohesive learning experience that integrates ServSafe training job readiness and authentic practice through YouthBuilds growing culinary social enterprise. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator and industry professional who is passionate about shaping the next generation of hospitality leaders through relationship-driven real-world instruction.

Who You Are:

You are/have

• Invested in our core values - Respect Excellence and Perseverance.
• Equity-focused and believe that all students can achieve.
• Passionate about community service and civic engagement.
• Excited to mentor students and support them throughout their time at YouthBuild and beyond.
• Collaborative and dedicated to personal and professional development.
• At least two years of teaching or training experience preferred.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in hospitality restaurant or hotel management preferred
• ServSafe Manager certification (or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire).
• A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university; Masters Degree preferred.
• Commitment to YouthBuild Phillys mission of providing education and opportunity to young adults who have previously disconnected from school.

What Youll Do:

You will

• Design and maintain a hospitality space that mirrors a professional restaurant or café giving students authentic hands-on experience.
• Lead engaging instruction on customer service ordering logistics table setup spacing and other essential front-of-house practices and work in lockstep with the culinary instructor to create a cohesive high-quality culinary and hospitality learning experience.
• Contribute to the design planning and implementation of YouthBuilds culinary social enterprise model giving students real-world training opportunities.
• Design hospitality lessons that are hands-on rich and inviting helping students develop confidence professionalism and teamwork.
• Build and maintain relationships with partner chefs and organizations to bring in guest presenters create external exposure experiences and build innovative partnership opportunities.
• Bring industry-level standards to the classroom while maintaining YouthBuilds culture of respect excellence and perseverance.
• Establish a positive and productive learning environment based on strong relationships with students and implement restorative practices to support students.
• Support students in earning industry-recognized credentials including assisting the Culinary Instructor in administering ServSafe Food Handler and Manager Certifications.
• Maintain systems for tracking student work hours skill development and job readiness progress.
• Collaborate with the specialized services team to ensure student success by providing teacher input attending IEP meetings and ensuring all students receive accommodations and modifications per the students IEPs and/or English language needs.
• Work in inter-departmental teams to support the success of a group of students as they move through our rigorous program.
• Track student progress give frequent actionable feedback to students and document student progress to the greater community through PowerSchool.
• Stay current on industry updates and collaborate with the YB team to revise curriculum and learning experiences to match industry needs.
• Participate in a highly collaborative fluid school culture that requires strong interpersonal skills and flexibility.
• Provide mentorship to a cohort of 45 students offering consistent academic and personal support to help them stay on track toward meeting graduation requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Workforce Programming.

What We Offer You:

• Generous time off
• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) savings plan with an employer match
• Employer paid parental leave life insurance short-term disability and long-term disability
• Educational assistance and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and career growth
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Strong community support and involvement

Salary Range:

New YouthBuild staff can expect a starting salary of between $52500-$65000 based on years of experience education and certifications if applicable.

During the application process applicants will have the opportunity to discuss our employee total rewards package and additional benefits.