Director, Food and Beverage

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Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced culinary professional to lead our kitchen operations combining hands-on cooking expertise with operational management skills. This dual role requires managing kitchen staff ensuring food quality and safety standards in service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Operations:

Plan prepare and oversee daily meal operations for employee food including Tuck Shop & Coffee

Counter

Develop seasonal menus that balance nutrition cost and employee preferences

Ensure consistent food quality presentation and portion control across all meals

Maintain expertise in diverse cuisines and dietary requirements including vegetarian

vegan and allergen-free options

• Execute special event catering and executive dining requirements

Kitchen Management:

Supervise kitchen staff including sous chefs line cooks and food preparation assistants

Create staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak service periods

Train team members on food safety protocols cooking techniques and equipment operation

Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and development

Manage inventory levels procurement and vendor relationships for food and supplies

Operations & Compliance:

Maintain compliance and ensure all food safety regulations are met

Implement and monitor kitchen sanitation procedures and equipment maintenance schedules

Control food costs (Cash & Carry) while maintaining quality standards and minimizing waste

Coordinate with vendor partner teams for equipment repairs kitchen deep cleaning and space

modifications

Prepare operational reports including cost analysis service metrics and staff productivity

Service Delivery:

Oversee meal service timing to meet employee dining schedules

Address customer feedback and continuously improve service quality

Coordinate catering for meetings events and special occasions

Ensure dietary restrictions and special requests are accommodated appropriately

Required Qualifications

Culinary degree or equivalent professional cooking certification

Minimum 5 years progressive kitchen management experience in commercial food service

Strong knowledge of food safety regulations HACCP principles and health department

requirements

Proven ability to manage kitchen operations including staff inventory and cost control

Experience with high-volume meal preparation and service

Excellent leadership and team management capabilities

Strong organizational skills with ability to multitask in fast-paced environments

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in corporate dining or institutional food service

Knowledge of nutrition principles and dietary accommodation requirements

Familiarity with food service technology and point-of-sale systems

Bachelors degree in culinary arts Hospitality Management or related field

Experience managing budgets and vendor relationships

Physical Requirements

Manual dexterity for food preparation and equipment operation

Flexibility to work varied schedules including early mornings and occasional evenings for special

events

Location:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

If this job description resonates with you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all of the requirements. Were interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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