Assistant General Manager Suny Maritime College

Working as an Assistant General Manager for Chartwells Higher Ed at SUNY Maritime College you are responsible for maintaining the account along with the General Manager in accordance with the approved budget while meeting client expectations. You will conduct safety sanitation and maintenance programs while maintaining excellent relationships with employees guests and the client as well as other departments within the operation. You will promote the professional growth and development of the entire team. You will be expected to foster strong interdepartmental relations and integrate the dining service department with the facility plan of operations.

This position will also have an annual Sea Term where you will work on a training vessel at sea for 75 consecutive days. This term is typically during the summer and may potentially be split moving forward. The training vessel is a new ship as of 2024!

With Chartwells rapid growth trajectory theres immense potential for you to advance authoritatively and make an immediate impact on our food service operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws
• Interviews hires trains and coaches employees and managers
• Participates in employee meetings and training programs
• Maintains food cost while ensuring quality standards
• Manages purchasing and inventory controls
• Is knowledgeable on HACCP controls along with proper storage and use of food
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree is preferred or equivalent professional experience
• Five to seven years upscale food service experience including one year experience of multi-unit management
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills flexible and adaptable to constant changes and must possess attention to detail
• Supervisory scheduling training and coaching skills
• Effective problem solving and conflict management skills
• Ability to multi-task as well as stay on task and concentrate with constant interruptions
• Monitor food purchasing food costs preparation production and inventory control
• Prepare and monitor budgets flash reports financial targets and forecasts
• Menu planning in consultation with chefs
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures and reconciliation of multiple cash banks and reports
• Must be knowledgeable on HACCP controls along with proper storage and use of food
• Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving
• Review work procedures and operational problems in order to determine ways to improve service performance and/or safety.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Exceptional business etiquette and client relations
• Manages time effectively and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong catering experience required
• ServSafe or Department of Health certification a plus