Position: Culinary Operations Manager
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona (Fully on site)
Salary: $60K-$70K+ Bonus
Growing Hospitality Services provider seeks a new Culinary Operations Manager to join their team.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for supporting GM's operational directives - kitchen accuracy, office, personnel, local clients, facility, capital assets, government compliance and corporate requirements.
- Supports quality and execution of culinary and logistics in all catering operations, supervises and trains staff, oversees the quality and accuracy of preparation and service of food and concierge services.
- Responsible for supporting GM in operational execution of all culinary events, including regional menu coordination, assists in staff training and approving payroll records.
- Supports GM in processing Payroll/Labor, scheduling, performance reviews, training, hiring, discipline, and all related paperwork.
- Responsible for supporting GM in maximizing the kitchen's financial performance in accordance with all established corporate guidelines and budgets.
- Assists GM in recording and reporting orders through Shipday software, inventory, and all local purchasing and receiving.
- Manages cleaning and maintenance of all company assets and arranges for repairs, contracts, and other services.
- Supports GM in Investigating and resolving food and service-related complaints.
- Manages the health and safety regulations standards required in their market.
- Supports GM & Catering Specialist in Sales & Marketing initiatives as directed by the Company.
- Supports GM & Catering Specialist in maintaining client relationships with the local client base.
- Report timesheets for GM, for all personnel as needed for payroll purposes.
- Supports GM's requirement to submit company & personal expense reports weekly per Air Culinaire's personnel handbook.
- Manages and audits monthly vehicle maintenance log containing repair details and associated cost.
- Supports GM's accurate reporting of accounts payable weekly and review accounts payable reports for accuracy.
- Supports Chefs to conduct monthly inventory for kitchen & locker products.
- Perform other duties as assigned by GM
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business and culinary arts and/or equivalent successful work-related Executive Chef or hospitality management experience required.
- 3+ years in hands-on culinary operations with knowledge of high-end food services environment
- Additional background in the aviation or hospitality services industry is preferred. Demonstrated ability to create and maintain a strong team atmosphere within the operation and ensure that employees are appropriately trained, carry appropriate workloads, and have required resources.
- Must have a base knowledge of finance and accounting principles and Department of Health Regulations. Must demonstrate ability to schedule and manage labor and food cost within a budget.
- Must have a valid driver's license with clean driving history.
- All candidates will be subject to background check & drug screening.