Director Of Culinary Operations (Siena University) at AVI Foodsystems in Amsterdam, NY

Job description

• AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to immediately hire to fill the role of Director of Culinary Operations at Siena University in Loudonville, NY.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and leadership in the delivery of outstanding guest experience, culinary operations, labor scheduling, inventory management, marketing, and profitability
• Plan, identify, communicate and delegate responsibilities throughout the area to ensure excellent operations are consistently achieved
• Assist in preparation of budget estimates and justifications for the food and nutrition services program and maintains cost controls
• Plan and direct the ordering, receiving and accounting of all food products, supplies and equipment for food operation
• Oversee an energetic and proactive approach to interviewing, selecting, training, counseling, disciplining and scheduling of all team members with a goal of always staying multiple steps ahead of turnover
• Create and lead presentations at client meetings
• Foster an atmosphere of teamwork that encourages staff to work collaboratively

Requirements

• Three or more years of management experience, inclusive of regular client interaction
• Campus catering background of development, setup and execution of large scale events
• A working practice and understanding of union and labor relations
• Strong operations background preferably including exposure to both school lunch and multi- unit functions
• Demonstrated success in managing and developing teams to achieve desired results
• Proficiency with financial aspects for the role, from budgeting to interpreting results and interacting with management team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong working computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Personal characteristics that include: self-motivation, high levels of energy and enthusiasm and positive attitude

Skills

Required

• Management experience
• Client interaction
• Campus catering
• Union and labor relations
• Team management and development
• Financial proficiency
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Microsoft Word and Excel
• Self-motivation
• High energy and enthusiasm
• Positive attitude

Benefits

• A family culture and atmosphere
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Immense training and growth opportunities
• The salary range for this position is $85K to $90K per year depending on experience.