About Us: At Botrista, we are transforming beverage culture with intuitive drink-making technology guided by Nature herself. By allowing restaurants to easily expand menus without added complexity, we're driving incremental growth with the push of a button. Awarded as one of the Best California Startups in 2023, our beverage solution has created a new industry category, universally applicable to any cuisine, demographic, and business. Our machines are being rapidly deployed around the country for customers to experience & enjoy. We deliver a world of flavors at your fingertips by sourcing top-tier ingredients from around the globe. Thanks to valuable data collected through our integrated CloudBar system, we easily guide our partners through their drink menu innovation. Each drink is crafted by nature, and perfected by innovation - we'd love to have you be a part of it. Position Summary: As a Creative Director at our fast-paced startup, you will play a pivotal role in leading our creative team to deliver world-class design solutions. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and execute creative strategies that resonate with our target audience. This role requires a highly adaptable individual who is passionate about the food industry, willing to roll up their sleeves, and dedicated to fostering the growth of our design team. Requirements Lead and inspire a team of designers, providing mentorship, guidance, and constructive feedback to help them grow and excel in their roles. Collaborate with internal teams as well as clients to develop innovative creative concepts that elevate our brand and drive business growth. Oversee the creation of B2B and B2B2C content, including sales collateral, promotional materials, and digital assets, ensuring all deliverables meet the highest standards of quality and creativity. Drive innovation by continuously exploring emerging creative trends, fostering a culture that welcomes and integrates feedback, and championing genuine collaboration throughout the creative process. Manage external creative agencies and freelancers, ensuring high-quality deliverables on time and within budget. Spearhead the development and execution of the branding strategy, driving our brand to attain top-tier recognition globally and ensuring alignment with our company's vision and values. Develop and maintain comprehensive brand guidelines to uphold consistency across all communication channels, ensuring a cohesive and impactful brand presence. Cultivate a collaborative and inclusive team culture, where creativity thrives, and team members feel empowered to contribute their best work. Deliver impeccable brand presence at events, trade shows, conferences, sales enablements, leave behinds and other physical or digital experiences. Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. A strategic thinker with a collaborative mindset and a passion for driving results. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in design or a related field; Master's degree preferred. Minimum of 8 years of experience in a creative leadership role, with a strong preference for candidates who have excelled in the food and beverage or hospitality industry. Demonstrated success in elevating brands to top-tier status on a global scale, showcasing a proven ability to strategically position and differentiate brands within competitive markets. Proven track record of developing innovative and impactful creative campaigns that significantly enhance brand awareness and drive high levels of consumer engagement. Comprehensive understanding of B2B and B2B2C marketing strategies, coupled with extensive experience across both digital and traditional channels. Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, exemplifying the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve exceptional results. About Botrista: Botrista provides beverage platform to foodservice operators by leveraging easy-to-use equipment (the BotristaPro) alongside a line of pre-packaged ingredients (BiBs) to deliver a variety of craft beverages, including infused teas & lattes, flavored lemonades, iced coffees and more! Botrista enables brands to add a mini-tea shop to their menu without the operational complexities. Operators can now offer high margin items without the investment in a full bar. Our system takes up just 5-sq ft and enables customizable drink recipes at the touch of a button. We automate the portioning, dispensing and mixing process to deliver a fresh and consistently blended product in under 20 seconds. Benefits Fully company-paid Medical and 99% company-paid Dental and Vision Insurance 3 weeks Paid Time Off, 5 sick days, 14 holidays, Wellness Benefits, Cell Phone and Internet reimbursement, 401K Beautiful new SF office with outdoor rooftop workspace Free beverages with our Bot, snacks, and Wednesday lunches
May 01, 2024
Full time
About Us: At Botrista, we are transforming beverage culture with intuitive drink-making technology guided by Nature herself. By allowing restaurants to easily expand menus without added complexity, we're driving incremental growth with the push of a button. Awarded as one of the Best California Startups in 2023, our beverage solution has created a new industry category, universally applicable to any cuisine, demographic, and business. Our machines are being rapidly deployed around the country for customers to experience & enjoy. We deliver a world of flavors at your fingertips by sourcing top-tier ingredients from around the globe. Thanks to valuable data collected through our integrated CloudBar system, we easily guide our partners through their drink menu innovation. Each drink is crafted by nature, and perfected by innovation - we'd love to have you be a part of it. Position Summary: As a Creative Director at our fast-paced startup, you will play a pivotal role in leading our creative team to deliver world-class design solutions. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and execute creative strategies that resonate with our target audience. This role requires a highly adaptable individual who is passionate about the food industry, willing to roll up their sleeves, and dedicated to fostering the growth of our design team. Requirements Lead and inspire a team of designers, providing mentorship, guidance, and constructive feedback to help them grow and excel in their roles. Collaborate with internal teams as well as clients to develop innovative creative concepts that elevate our brand and drive business growth. Oversee the creation of B2B and B2B2C content, including sales collateral, promotional materials, and digital assets, ensuring all deliverables meet the highest standards of quality and creativity. Drive innovation by continuously exploring emerging creative trends, fostering a culture that welcomes and integrates feedback, and championing genuine collaboration throughout the creative process. Manage external creative agencies and freelancers, ensuring high-quality deliverables on time and within budget. Spearhead the development and execution of the branding strategy, driving our brand to attain top-tier recognition globally and ensuring alignment with our company's vision and values. Develop and maintain comprehensive brand guidelines to uphold consistency across all communication channels, ensuring a cohesive and impactful brand presence. Cultivate a collaborative and inclusive team culture, where creativity thrives, and team members feel empowered to contribute their best work. Deliver impeccable brand presence at events, trade shows, conferences, sales enablements, leave behinds and other physical or digital experiences. Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. A strategic thinker with a collaborative mindset and a passion for driving results. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in design or a related field; Master's degree preferred. Minimum of 8 years of experience in a creative leadership role, with a strong preference for candidates who have excelled in the food and beverage or hospitality industry. Demonstrated success in elevating brands to top-tier status on a global scale, showcasing a proven ability to strategically position and differentiate brands within competitive markets. Proven track record of developing innovative and impactful creative campaigns that significantly enhance brand awareness and drive high levels of consumer engagement. Comprehensive understanding of B2B and B2B2C marketing strategies, coupled with extensive experience across both digital and traditional channels. Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, exemplifying the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve exceptional results. About Botrista: Botrista provides beverage platform to foodservice operators by leveraging easy-to-use equipment (the BotristaPro) alongside a line of pre-packaged ingredients (BiBs) to deliver a variety of craft beverages, including infused teas & lattes, flavored lemonades, iced coffees and more! Botrista enables brands to add a mini-tea shop to their menu without the operational complexities. Operators can now offer high margin items without the investment in a full bar. Our system takes up just 5-sq ft and enables customizable drink recipes at the touch of a button. We automate the portioning, dispensing and mixing process to deliver a fresh and consistently blended product in under 20 seconds. Benefits Fully company-paid Medical and 99% company-paid Dental and Vision Insurance 3 weeks Paid Time Off, 5 sick days, 14 holidays, Wellness Benefits, Cell Phone and Internet reimbursement, 401K Beautiful new SF office with outdoor rooftop workspace Free beverages with our Bot, snacks, and Wednesday lunches
General Manager of Food Services Reports to: Director of Operations Department: Operations Supervision: Head Chef, Kitchen Coordinator, Evening Cook, Baker, Dining Hall Coordinator, Coffee House Manager Employment Status: Full-time (40 hours per week) FLSA Status: Exempt Start date: 5/1/24 Last Updated: 1/22/2024 Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Penland School of Craft welcomes everyone and believes that equity, inclusion, diversity, and antiracism are essential to our mission. We want the Penland experience to benefit from varied ideas, world views, and personal experiences. We stand against all forms of discrimination and are committed to creating an environment grounded in our equity values. Black, Indigenous, Latine, Asian, and other people who identify as people of color or BIPOC individuals are encouraged to apply, as are people holding other marginalized identities related to gender, sexual orientation, ability, and class background. Position Summary The General Manager of Food Services reports to the director of operations and is responsible for ensuring a smooth food services operation to meet the school's needs. This position directly or indirectly supervises all kitchen and dining room staff, including rotating scholarship workers, and oversees all budgeting for food services that are not contracted. They are responsible for ensuring the food services team is working well together to deliver on our food service needs. They manage meal service for approximately 230 people daily in the summer, and 130 in the spring and fall, along with various special events throughout the year. They are responsible for a $400,000+ budget. This position also interacts with a variety of departments that interact and impact food services. This is a complex position with broad responsibilities requiring good business, supervisory, and people skills. This is a full-time, exempt position. This position's responsibilities include the total responsibility and management of both front and back of house operations for The Pines kitchen and dining hall, as well as The Penland Coffee House. This management position includes hiring and firing of all food service staff and management of the following: ordering food and all inventories, planning and executing meals, menu planning and costing, and food preparation. The General Manager must also have the ability to work successfully with other parts of the organization, coordinating food service for special events and other functions. Primary Responsibilities Oversees all food services operations at Penland that are not contracted to outside vendors. Ensures a friendly atmosphere for staff and students while providing healthy and delicious food for program participants and staff. Designs and manages organizational systems that ensure efficient operations. Oversees the hiring, training, management, and evaluations of all food services staff to ensure a cohesive and efficient food services team. Represents food services to other departments and works with them to ensure the smooth integration of food services with school-wide programs and events. Ensures clear communication regarding all aspects of food services operations internally and externally. Ensures regular department meetings are occurring and drives problem-solving. Ensures clear systems for external food requests from other school departments. Creates and manages the food services budget. Oversees food and equipment orders to ensure they are placed in a timely manner, and food is of good quality and consistency that results in well-balanced and attractive meals. Seeks out the best prices and discounts and maintains positive relationships with vendors. Oversees inventory and ordering throughout the year. Oversees menu planning. Oversees all daily, weekly, and seasonal cleaning needs. Cultivates a friendly, cooperative attitude among food services staff, rotating scholarship workers, and program participants. Prepares menu costing sheets to evaluate menus, budget, and pricing for meal service fees. Ensures proper training and that the highest standards are met in regard to health code standards. Oversees the kitchen on-call staffing system as needed. Maintains SafeServe, First Aid, CPR, Bloodborne Pathogen & AED training and certification. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Must have 5+ years of diverse food service experience with at least 3 years of supervisory experience. Must have worked in a high-volume setting with diverse menu selections Culinary education is preferred. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time and to walk. The employee is required to use their hands to handle or touch objects, tools, or controls and to talk fluently and to hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and work at a computer. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 75 pounds. Specific vision required by this job is close vision. Benefits We take care of our staff through a wide range of benefits. For your wellness, we offer multiple medical plans, vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, and an EAP program. Benefits include generous vacation, sick, extended sick, floating holiday leave programs, access to studios, free classes, meals during programming, and other discounts. We have other generous benefits that we can explore more during the interview process. Compensation This is a non-exempt, full-time (40 hours per week), year-round, benefits-eligible position. The salary range for this position is $51,825 - $60,971 annually and negotiable based on the skills and experience an applicant brings to the position.
May 04, 2024
Full time
General Manager of Food Services Reports to: Director of Operations Department: Operations Supervision: Head Chef, Kitchen Coordinator, Evening Cook, Baker, Dining Hall Coordinator, Coffee House Manager Employment Status: Full-time (40 hours per week) FLSA Status: Exempt Start date: 5/1/24 Last Updated: 1/22/2024 Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Penland School of Craft welcomes everyone and believes that equity, inclusion, diversity, and antiracism are essential to our mission. We want the Penland experience to benefit from varied ideas, world views, and personal experiences. We stand against all forms of discrimination and are committed to creating an environment grounded in our equity values. Black, Indigenous, Latine, Asian, and other people who identify as people of color or BIPOC individuals are encouraged to apply, as are people holding other marginalized identities related to gender, sexual orientation, ability, and class background. Position Summary The General Manager of Food Services reports to the director of operations and is responsible for ensuring a smooth food services operation to meet the school's needs. This position directly or indirectly supervises all kitchen and dining room staff, including rotating scholarship workers, and oversees all budgeting for food services that are not contracted. They are responsible for ensuring the food services team is working well together to deliver on our food service needs. They manage meal service for approximately 230 people daily in the summer, and 130 in the spring and fall, along with various special events throughout the year. They are responsible for a $400,000+ budget. This position also interacts with a variety of departments that interact and impact food services. This is a complex position with broad responsibilities requiring good business, supervisory, and people skills. This is a full-time, exempt position. This position's responsibilities include the total responsibility and management of both front and back of house operations for The Pines kitchen and dining hall, as well as The Penland Coffee House. This management position includes hiring and firing of all food service staff and management of the following: ordering food and all inventories, planning and executing meals, menu planning and costing, and food preparation. The General Manager must also have the ability to work successfully with other parts of the organization, coordinating food service for special events and other functions. Primary Responsibilities Oversees all food services operations at Penland that are not contracted to outside vendors. Ensures a friendly atmosphere for staff and students while providing healthy and delicious food for program participants and staff. Designs and manages organizational systems that ensure efficient operations. Oversees the hiring, training, management, and evaluations of all food services staff to ensure a cohesive and efficient food services team. Represents food services to other departments and works with them to ensure the smooth integration of food services with school-wide programs and events. Ensures clear communication regarding all aspects of food services operations internally and externally. Ensures regular department meetings are occurring and drives problem-solving. Ensures clear systems for external food requests from other school departments. Creates and manages the food services budget. Oversees food and equipment orders to ensure they are placed in a timely manner, and food is of good quality and consistency that results in well-balanced and attractive meals. Seeks out the best prices and discounts and maintains positive relationships with vendors. Oversees inventory and ordering throughout the year. Oversees menu planning. Oversees all daily, weekly, and seasonal cleaning needs. Cultivates a friendly, cooperative attitude among food services staff, rotating scholarship workers, and program participants. Prepares menu costing sheets to evaluate menus, budget, and pricing for meal service fees. Ensures proper training and that the highest standards are met in regard to health code standards. Oversees the kitchen on-call staffing system as needed. Maintains SafeServe, First Aid, CPR, Bloodborne Pathogen & AED training and certification. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Must have 5+ years of diverse food service experience with at least 3 years of supervisory experience. Must have worked in a high-volume setting with diverse menu selections Culinary education is preferred. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time and to walk. The employee is required to use their hands to handle or touch objects, tools, or controls and to talk fluently and to hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and work at a computer. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 75 pounds. Specific vision required by this job is close vision. Benefits We take care of our staff through a wide range of benefits. For your wellness, we offer multiple medical plans, vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, and an EAP program. Benefits include generous vacation, sick, extended sick, floating holiday leave programs, access to studios, free classes, meals during programming, and other discounts. We have other generous benefits that we can explore more during the interview process. Compensation This is a non-exempt, full-time (40 hours per week), year-round, benefits-eligible position. The salary range for this position is $51,825 - $60,971 annually and negotiable based on the skills and experience an applicant brings to the position.
Job Description Job Description Quail Park of Lynnwood Dishwasher Job Description Have a passion for working with older adults? We are searching for our dream team! Come and be a part of Living Care's Premiere Retirement community. At Living Care, it is essential that residents live in a safe, healthy, and sanitary environment, and our Dishwasher Kitchen Assistants are essential to that aim. As a Dishwasher Kitchen Assistant, you will wash all pots, pans, and other dishes before they are returned to where they belong. You ll keep records of all wash water temperatures, and of all notable food waste and broken china. You ll also be responsible for disposing of all garbage and recycling and keeping the kitchen and dish room clean. As a member of the Signature Dining team, you will also assist in the preparation and delivery of room service trays and assist with food prep as necessary. Dishwasher Benefits Offered Paid time off Health insurance (for full time) Dental insurance (for full time) Retirement benefits or accounts Education assistance or tuition reimbursement Workplace perks such as meal and coffee Variable schedule options Click here for benefit information Dishwasher Minimum Requirements Previous dishwashing experience in a restaurant or senior living setting preferred Must have good interpersonal skills Must have a strong commitment to customer service and desire to exceed customer expectations Must be able to read, comprehend, write, and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, guests, and other team members Must meet all health-related and/or food-handling requirements pertaining to local or state regulatory agencies Must maintain current CPR/First Aid credentials Must maintain current Food Handlers credentials Subject to pre-employment screening including physical, drug and TB testing and criminal background check Kitchen Assistant Dishwasher Essential Functions Prepares dishwashing machine for operation on assigned shift Wash all pots, pans, utensils, and dishes that are utilized during assigned shift Ensures that all china, glassware, silverware, and equipment are returned to designated areas after cleaning At the end of the shift, cleans the dishwashing machine according to the specified procedure Responsible for disposing of all garbage from kitchen and dish room into proper containers outside, throughout shift as needed Mops dish room and kitchen floors throughout shift as needed Assists with other duties on Daily, Weekly, or Monthly kitchen cleaning schedules as assigned Assists the cooks and dining room personnel in the preparation and delivery of room service trays Assists Director of Signature Dining, Lead Cook and Cook with food preparations as directed May assist in preparing carts for delivery PM21 Powered by JazzHR Compensation details: 16.28-17 Hourly Wage PI05062eb805e1-9042
May 03, 2024
Full time
Job Description Job Description Quail Park of Lynnwood Dishwasher Job Description Have a passion for working with older adults? We are searching for our dream team! Come and be a part of Living Care's Premiere Retirement community. At Living Care, it is essential that residents live in a safe, healthy, and sanitary environment, and our Dishwasher Kitchen Assistants are essential to that aim. As a Dishwasher Kitchen Assistant, you will wash all pots, pans, and other dishes before they are returned to where they belong. You ll keep records of all wash water temperatures, and of all notable food waste and broken china. You ll also be responsible for disposing of all garbage and recycling and keeping the kitchen and dish room clean. As a member of the Signature Dining team, you will also assist in the preparation and delivery of room service trays and assist with food prep as necessary. Dishwasher Benefits Offered Paid time off Health insurance (for full time) Dental insurance (for full time) Retirement benefits or accounts Education assistance or tuition reimbursement Workplace perks such as meal and coffee Variable schedule options Click here for benefit information Dishwasher Minimum Requirements Previous dishwashing experience in a restaurant or senior living setting preferred Must have good interpersonal skills Must have a strong commitment to customer service and desire to exceed customer expectations Must be able to read, comprehend, write, and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, guests, and other team members Must meet all health-related and/or food-handling requirements pertaining to local or state regulatory agencies Must maintain current CPR/First Aid credentials Must maintain current Food Handlers credentials Subject to pre-employment screening including physical, drug and TB testing and criminal background check Kitchen Assistant Dishwasher Essential Functions Prepares dishwashing machine for operation on assigned shift Wash all pots, pans, utensils, and dishes that are utilized during assigned shift Ensures that all china, glassware, silverware, and equipment are returned to designated areas after cleaning At the end of the shift, cleans the dishwashing machine according to the specified procedure Responsible for disposing of all garbage from kitchen and dish room into proper containers outside, throughout shift as needed Mops dish room and kitchen floors throughout shift as needed Assists with other duties on Daily, Weekly, or Monthly kitchen cleaning schedules as assigned Assists the cooks and dining room personnel in the preparation and delivery of room service trays Assists Director of Signature Dining, Lead Cook and Cook with food preparations as directed May assist in preparing carts for delivery PM21 Powered by JazzHR Compensation details: 16.28-17 Hourly Wage PI05062eb805e1-9042
General Manager of Food Services Reports to: Director of Operations Department: Operations Supervision: Head Chef, Kitchen Coordinator, Evening Cook, Baker, Dining Hall Coordinator, Coffee House Manager Employment Status: Full-time (40 hours per week) FLSA Status: Exempt Start date: TBD Last Updated: 1/22/2024 Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Penland School of Craft welcomes everyone and believes that equity, inclusion, diversity, and antiracism are essential to our mission. We want the Penland experience to benefit from varied ideas, world views, and personal experiences. We stand against all forms of discrimination and are committed to creating an environment grounded in our equity values. Black, Indigenous, Latine, Asian, and other people who identify as people of color or BIPOC individuals are encouraged to apply, as are people holding other marginalized identities related to gender, sexual orientation, ability, and class background. Position Summary The General Manager of Food Services reports to the director of operations and is responsible for ensuring a smooth food services operation to meet the school's needs. This position directly or indirectly supervises all kitchen and dining room staff, including rotating scholarship workers, and oversees all budgeting for food services that are not contracted. They are responsible for ensuring the food services team is working well together to deliver on our food service needs. They manage meal service for approximately 230 people daily in the summer, and 130 in the spring and fall, along with various special events throughout the year. They are responsible for a $400,000+ budget. This position also interacts with a variety of departments that interact and impact food services. This is a complex position with broad responsibilities requiring good business, supervisory, and people skills. This is a full-time, exempt position. This position's responsibilities include the total responsibility and management of both front and back of house operations for The Pines kitchen and dining hall, as well as The Penland Coffee House. This management position includes hiring and firing of all food service staff and management of the following: ordering food and all inventories, planning and executing meals, menu planning and costing, and food preparation. The General Manager must also have the ability to work successfully with other parts of the organization, coordinating food service for special events and other functions. Primary Responsibilities Oversees all food services operations at Penland that are not contracted to outside vendors. Ensures a friendly atmosphere for staff and students while providing healthy and delicious food for program participants and staff. Designs and manages organizational systems that ensure efficient operations. Oversees the hiring, training, management, and evaluations of all food services staff to ensure a cohesive and efficient food services team. Represents food services to other departments and works with them to ensure the smooth integration of food services with school-wide programs and events. Ensures clear communication regarding all aspects of food services operations internally and externally. Ensures regular department meetings are occurring and drives problem-solving. Ensures clear systems for external food requests from other school departments. Creates and manages the food services budget. Oversees food and equipment orders to ensure they are placed in a timely manner, and food is of good quality and consistency that results in well-balanced and attractive meals. Seeks out the best prices and discounts and maintains positive relationships with vendors. Oversees inventory and ordering throughout the year. Oversees menu planning. Oversees all daily, weekly, and seasonal cleaning needs. Cultivates a friendly, cooperative attitude among food services staff, rotating scholarship workers, and program participants. Prepares menu costing sheets to evaluate menus, budget, and pricing for meal service fees. Ensures proper training and that the highest standards are met in regard to health code standards. Oversees the kitchen on-call staffing system as needed. Maintains SafeServe, First Aid, CPR, Bloodborne Pathogen & AED training and certification. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Must have 5+ years of diverse food service experience with at least 3 years of supervisory experience. Must have worked in a high-volume setting with diverse menu selections Culinary education is preferred. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time and to walk. The employee is required to use their hands to handle or touch objects, tools, or controls and to talk fluently and to hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and work at a computer. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 75 pounds. Specific vision required by this job is close vision. Benefits We take care of our staff through a wide range of benefits. For your wellness, we offer multiple medical plans, vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, and an EAP program. Benefits include generous vacation, sick, extended sick, floating holiday leave programs, access to studios, free classes, meals during programming, and other discounts. We have other generous benefits that we can explore more during the interview process. Compensation This is a non-exempt, full-time (40 hours per week), year-round, benefits-eligible position. The salary range for this position is $51,825 - $60,971 annually and negotiable based on the skills and experience an applicant brings to the position.
May 03, 2024
Full time
General Manager of Food Services Reports to: Director of Operations Department: Operations Supervision: Head Chef, Kitchen Coordinator, Evening Cook, Baker, Dining Hall Coordinator, Coffee House Manager Employment Status: Full-time (40 hours per week) FLSA Status: Exempt Start date: TBD Last Updated: 1/22/2024 Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Penland School of Craft welcomes everyone and believes that equity, inclusion, diversity, and antiracism are essential to our mission. We want the Penland experience to benefit from varied ideas, world views, and personal experiences. We stand against all forms of discrimination and are committed to creating an environment grounded in our equity values. Black, Indigenous, Latine, Asian, and other people who identify as people of color or BIPOC individuals are encouraged to apply, as are people holding other marginalized identities related to gender, sexual orientation, ability, and class background. Position Summary The General Manager of Food Services reports to the director of operations and is responsible for ensuring a smooth food services operation to meet the school's needs. This position directly or indirectly supervises all kitchen and dining room staff, including rotating scholarship workers, and oversees all budgeting for food services that are not contracted. They are responsible for ensuring the food services team is working well together to deliver on our food service needs. They manage meal service for approximately 230 people daily in the summer, and 130 in the spring and fall, along with various special events throughout the year. They are responsible for a $400,000+ budget. This position also interacts with a variety of departments that interact and impact food services. This is a complex position with broad responsibilities requiring good business, supervisory, and people skills. This is a full-time, exempt position. This position's responsibilities include the total responsibility and management of both front and back of house operations for The Pines kitchen and dining hall, as well as The Penland Coffee House. This management position includes hiring and firing of all food service staff and management of the following: ordering food and all inventories, planning and executing meals, menu planning and costing, and food preparation. The General Manager must also have the ability to work successfully with other parts of the organization, coordinating food service for special events and other functions. Primary Responsibilities Oversees all food services operations at Penland that are not contracted to outside vendors. Ensures a friendly atmosphere for staff and students while providing healthy and delicious food for program participants and staff. Designs and manages organizational systems that ensure efficient operations. Oversees the hiring, training, management, and evaluations of all food services staff to ensure a cohesive and efficient food services team. Represents food services to other departments and works with them to ensure the smooth integration of food services with school-wide programs and events. Ensures clear communication regarding all aspects of food services operations internally and externally. Ensures regular department meetings are occurring and drives problem-solving. Ensures clear systems for external food requests from other school departments. Creates and manages the food services budget. Oversees food and equipment orders to ensure they are placed in a timely manner, and food is of good quality and consistency that results in well-balanced and attractive meals. Seeks out the best prices and discounts and maintains positive relationships with vendors. Oversees inventory and ordering throughout the year. Oversees menu planning. Oversees all daily, weekly, and seasonal cleaning needs. Cultivates a friendly, cooperative attitude among food services staff, rotating scholarship workers, and program participants. Prepares menu costing sheets to evaluate menus, budget, and pricing for meal service fees. Ensures proper training and that the highest standards are met in regard to health code standards. Oversees the kitchen on-call staffing system as needed. Maintains SafeServe, First Aid, CPR, Bloodborne Pathogen & AED training and certification. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Must have 5+ years of diverse food service experience with at least 3 years of supervisory experience. Must have worked in a high-volume setting with diverse menu selections Culinary education is preferred. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time and to walk. The employee is required to use their hands to handle or touch objects, tools, or controls and to talk fluently and to hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and work at a computer. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 75 pounds. Specific vision required by this job is close vision. Benefits We take care of our staff through a wide range of benefits. For your wellness, we offer multiple medical plans, vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, and an EAP program. Benefits include generous vacation, sick, extended sick, floating holiday leave programs, access to studios, free classes, meals during programming, and other discounts. We have other generous benefits that we can explore more during the interview process. Compensation This is a non-exempt, full-time (40 hours per week), year-round, benefits-eligible position. The salary range for this position is $51,825 - $60,971 annually and negotiable based on the skills and experience an applicant brings to the position.