Director, Culinary Services - Los Angeles, United States - Occidental College

Occidental College

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Los Angeles, United States

3 days ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Job no: 494474

Work type:
Regular

Location:
Los Angeles

Categories:
Salaried

Title:
Director, Culinary Services

Department:
Hospitality

Duration:
Indefinite

Job Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Hospitality, the Director of Culinary Operations directs the college's dining services to new levels of culinary distinction.

This role involves strategic development and execution of inventive dining concepts across the campus in addition to directing oversight of menu innovation and culinary excellence in two dining venues and our catering services.

The Director ensures the highest food quality standards, drives sustainability efforts, and champions an inclusive dining culture.

Job Duties

20% Strategic Development and Execution of

Dining Concepts:
Lead the innovation and implementation of dining concepts to elevate culinary excellence. - (Essential)

20% Oversight of Menu Innovation and

Culinary Excellence:
Directly manage menu development and maintain culinary standards across dining venues and catering services. - (Essential)

15% Compliance and

Quality Assurance:
Ensure adherence to all relevant regulations and uphold the highest food quality standards. - (Essential)

10% Sustainability and

Inclusivity Initiatives:
Drive efforts to promote environmental sustainability and a culture that embraces diverse dietary needs. - (Essential)

10% Cost Control and

Resource Management:
Oversee budget management, including food costs, labor, and other expenses, ensuring efficient use of resources. - (Essential)

10% Team Leadership and

Professional Development:
Guide the culinary team in daily operations and foster professional growth opportunities. - (Essential)

5% Collaboration with Catering and

Event Customization:
Partner with catering teams to design tailored events that meet client needs and boost sales. - (Essential)

5% Engagement and

Talent Development:
Actively engage with students and community; cultivate talent through partnerships and internship programs. - (Essential)

5% Innovation through Local and

Sustainable Sourcing:
Track culinary trends and source locally when possible to enhance the dining experience. - (Essential)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in hospitality, culinary/nutrition related operations, or fields of study related to position responsibilities, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five years leading a large multiconcept culinary program. Ten years of progressively responsible chef duties in a highvolume environment. Comprehensive knowledge of nutrition, special diets (vegetarian/vegan, healthrelated), and the ability to manage food service technology for operational efficiency is crucial.
Familiarity with a wide range of cultural and regional cuisines, alongside comprehensive skills in upscale catered event execution.
Demonstrated ability to be detailoriented and thorough; skilled at anticipating and preventing potential problems and handling a wide variety of tasks with efficiency and accuracy.
Strong commitment to a quality work product.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally, in writing and electronically. Effective interpersonal skills as evidenced in the ability to collaborate with a variety of constituencies.
Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, inclusion & diversity.
Demonstrated skill in adapting to and performing work effectively in highvolume, high accountability, confidential environment with multiple and changing priorities. Effective organizational, logístical, time management and planning skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, prioritize and fulfill the functions of an office in a timely manner.
Ability to selfmotivate and work independently. Ability to provide effective leadership and training, and to work effectively and professionally across functions, disciplines, levels, and with diverse groups.
Ability to analyze, synthesize and organize data, and present findings in a comprehensible manner for different audiences.
Knowledge of contemporary leadership and management methods to ensure employee success and achievement, and demonstration of related and applicable skills as evidenced by the ability to effectively direct, assess and evaluate performance of direct reports.
Ability to provide employee development, training and opportunities for direct reports to demonstrate performance achievement and success; recognizing performance of both above standards and needs improvement and respond accordingly.
Skilled at communicating feedback verbally, in writing and electronically; and documenting performance via introductory and annual performance appraisals. Skilled in developing and determining corrective employment/performance/behavioral strategies, as needed.
Demonstrated ability to design and execute performance improvement plans, conducting di