Chef/Food Service Director (Gilmour Academy)

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic strong leader to immediately hire to fill the role of Chef/Food Service Director at a Prestigious Private School in Gates Mills, OH. No late nights and occasional weekends.

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as the main communicator and day-to-day client contact, fostering positive client relationships and ensuring excellence in service and quality of products
• Plan, organize and direct the work of team members engaged in the procurement, storage, preparation and serving of food for this multi-operation location
• Provide leadership, support and guidance to ensure that food quality standards, inventory levels, food safety guidelines and customer service expectations are met
• Prepare and maintain budgets including purchasing and staffing expenditures
• Approve food orders and ensure a proper level of inventory to meet demand and minimize cost and waste
• Routinely monitor budget compliance and recommend changes as needed to maintain operational quality
• Take part in interviewing, selecting, managing and developing of team members
• Lead, conduct and participate in meetings/presentations; provide leadership and direction for timely decisions
• Foster an atmosphere of teamwork and encourage team members to collaborate
• Interview, select, manage and develop hourly team members
• Oversee the food safety to ensure full compliance with federal, state and other regulatory agencies
• Participate in the development and adherence of policies and procedures for the food service program
• Plan, organize and direct the work of cooks and other team members engaged in the procurement, storage, preparation and serving of food
• Assist in preparation of budget estimates and justifications for the food service program
• Plan and direct the ordering, receiving and accounting of all food products, supplies and equipment for food operation
• Evaluate existing operational methods and procedures of food service program for effectiveness and efficiency, initiating changes as necessary
• Interview, select, manage and develop hourly team members

Requirements:

• 3 or more years of food service chef/management experience
• A background as a chef or trained in culinary arts
• A formal culinary degree is preferred
• 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
• Ability to conduct high level client meetings and presentations for quarterly reviews
• Strong working computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Willingness and desire to take an involved, hands-on approach with leading the business
• Personal characteristics that include: self-motivation, high levels of energy and enthusiasm and positive attitude
• Prior experience leading, motivating and developing teams
• Proven ability in meeting and maintaining budget goals
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Benefits:

AVI is proud of its team members and appreciates the hard work, loyalty and committed service they provide every day, which is why we offer the following:

• 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

Text AVI to 51893 to join our talent network and apply!

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE

Job Requirements:

Requirements:

• 3 or more years of food service chef/management experience
• A background as a chef or trained in culinary arts
• A formal culinary degree is preferred
• 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
• Ability to conduct high level client meetings and presentations for quarterly reviews
• Strong working computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Willingness and desire to take an involved, hands-on approach with leading the business
• Personal characteristics that include: self-motivation, high levels of energy and enthusiasm and positive attitude
• Prior experience leading, motivating and developing teams
• Proven ability in meeting and maintaining budget goals
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Benefits:

AVI is proud of its team members and appreciates the hard work, loyalty and committed service they provide every day, which is why we offer the following:

• 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

Text AVI to 51893 to join our talent network and apply!

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE