Catering Executive Chef bei Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology · Henrietta, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Henrietta
Job Responsibilities
- Develops and implements annual business plans and budgets for all culinary operations related to catering and concessions.
- Oversees the daily culinary operations of RIT Catering, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and service.
- Leads, trains, and mentors culinary staff, including Sous Chefs, Junior Sous Chefs, and production cooks, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
- Collaborates with the Event Operations Manager and Event Sales Manager to plan and execute high-quality catering events, ensuring customer satisfaction and adherence to budget guidelines.
- Monitors food production, ordering, cost control, and inventory management to optimize efficiency and profitability.
- Ensures compliance with all New York State and Monroe County health codes, as well as RIT’s policies on health, sanitation, and safety.
- Develops and maintains standardized recipes, ensuring consistency and accuracy in all culinary offerings.
- Conducts performance appraisals, employee recognition, and disciplinary actions, maintaining proper records and fostering a positive work environment.
- Manages administrative tasks, including inventory management, purchasing, and maintaining up-to-date records and files.
- Ensures cleanliness, sanitation, and safety of kitchen and equipment, as well as proper storage, rotation, and labeling of items.
- Possesses an awareness and advanced knowledge of allergens, food sensitivities, and dietetic restrictions, working with customers and management to resolve potential dietary limitations.
- Assists in checking all fixtures, equipment, and conditions (lights, HVAC, refrigeration, etc.) for proper operations, settings, and maintenance, reporting deficiencies immediately.
- Carries out special assignments as requested.
- Reports to work on time, adheres to break policy, and wears proper uniform and hair restraint.
- Attends meetings and seminars as requested by the Director of Event Operations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills
- Ability to lead, supervise, and work collaboratively with multiple staff.
- Ensure full-time and student staffing levels are met and maintained within established university labor cost requirements.
- Possess professional judgment and ability to independently make sound operational decisions.
- Skilled at addressing a variety of situations and negotiating successful outcomes with a diverse group of stakeholders.
- Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and applications as needed.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional customer service.
- Strong communication (verbal, written, interpersonal) skills and an ability to communicate effectively with a diverse constituency.
- Strong time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage competing priorities.
- Must be adaptable to a frequently changing environment and ability to adhere to professional standards in stressful situations.
- Ability to follow New York State and Monroe County health codes as they relate to health, sanitation, safety, overall cleanliness and upkeep of facility.
- Oversight of all culinary staff, production, menu planning and culinary leadership.
- Possess an awareness and basic knowledge of allergens, food sensitivities and dietetic restrictions. Work with the customer and registered dietician in resolving potential diet limitations of the customer.
- Produce financial reports to evaluate cost and efficiencies for the unit.
- Understand and comply with all institute and department policies and procedures.
- Ability to work professionally, ethically and with integrity; uphold the vision, mission and core values of the University.
- Knowledge of cash handling procedures and point of sale systems.
- Follows established procedures to order products from RIT approved vendors.
- Report to work on time, wear proper uniform, adhere and enforce departmental and university policies.
- Carry out special assignments as requested by leadership.
- Attend meetings and seminars as requested by senior leadership.
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Required Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree / Certification in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years’ experience in a high-volume restaurant, country club, or institutional setting with at least 3 of those years in a supervisory role.
- Operational experience with a variety of food service applications and computerized menu management systems. Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and applications as needed.
- Servsafe certified or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
- Allertain certified or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, with the ability to operate large vehicles
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Please note: Schedule will vary based on event needs including being required to work nights and weekends.