Culinary Supervisor- Restaurant

Campus Auxiliary Services - SUNY Geneseo • Village of Geneseo, NY

2h • Onsite

About The Position

The Culinary Supervisor is responsible for the daily operation of the kitchen and assists in preparing menus, testing recipes, staffing events, training back-of-house staff, maintaining food quality, ordering and producing food, and organizing events from beginning to completion. The role supports restaurant and café employees in providing a high-quality culinary experience at SUNY Geneseo.

The supervisor directs staff and coordinates workflow, supports employee learning and development, monitors food receiving, preparation, production, and storage, and enforces food safety, sanitation, and quality standards. The position also oversees meal service, helps ensure appropriate production techniques, supports product promotions, and evaluates and improves operating procedures and efficiency. This is a non-exempt position reporting to Restaurant and Café management, with indirect reports. The rate of pay is $23.16 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• One year of culinary experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Business acumen.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and direction to staff and coordinate workflow, including distributing work, sharing information, assigning coverage, providing technical assistance, answering questions, and resolving problems.
• Schedule work effectively and establish checkpoints and controls to monitor progress.
• Coach employees, provide relevant feedback, and create learning opportunities as part of daily operations.
• Maintain and inspect food receiving, preparation, production, and storage areas to ensure regulations and good production practices are followed.
• Establish, follow, and enforce sanitation and food and beverage preparation and service standards and procedures, including applicable legal regulations.
• Ensure staffing coverage for openings when absences or vacations occur.
• Help ensure proper production techniques, including portioning and use of leftovers.
• Oversee meal service to ensure food quality, portioning, and procedures are correct.
• Implement product promotions by ensuring marketing materials are developed, displayed, and designed to interest customers.
• Evaluate procedures, identify changes to improve processes, and ensure change-control documentation is implemented.
• Identify and implement ways to streamline operations and improve efficiency while maintaining process effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support individual and organizational goals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including health, dental, vision, and FSA or HSA for full-time employees.
• Retirement savings with employer match contributions.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Complimentary dining at on-campus restaurants and cafes.
• Career growth opportunities.
• My Better Benefits discount services.
• Complimentary uniform and shoe allowances when applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED