Culinary Coordinator Liaison - Soundview

HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS, INC•New York, NY

32d•Onsite

About The Position

We are excited to invite a passionate and experienced Culinary Coordinator Liaison to join our team! Homes for the Homeless (HFH) is searching for a Culinary Coordinator Liaison for our Families w/ Children facility located in the Soundview area of Bronx. In this role, you will support the facility's Culinary Program by building hospitality employer partnerships and coordinating community engagement. You will also support program logistics and help create employment pathways for participants. Join us and be a part of an organization that values your contribution and cares deeply for the community we serve.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree is required.
Knowledge of food service and hospitality industry trends and hiring practices.
Experience in workforce development, career counseling, recruiting, or job placement; hospitality or culinary experience a plus.
Strong relationship building and networking skills.
Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with staff and students.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain partnerships with local restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and food service employers to create employment pathways for program participants.
Conduct outreach to corporate and independent hospitality businesses to connect employers with program leadership and the Employment Coordinator.
Identify, vet, and coordinate with community organizations to support offsites with the Outreach Coordinator.
Represent the Culinary Program at community events, job fairs, and networking opportunities.
Collaborate with culinary instructors and program staff to align training with current hospitality and food service industry needs.
Support program operations by coordinating logistics for open houses, graduations, workshops, and special events.
Manage student check-in and onsite coordination in the Community Room during cohorts and workshop days.
Monitor industry trends and hiring practices to inform employer outreach and job placement strategies.
Maintain organized records of employer partnerships, outreach efforts, and program activities.