Culinary Supervisor

SUNY Geneseo • Geneseo, NY

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About The Position

The Culinary Supervisor is responsible for the daily operation of the kitchen and assists with menu preparation, recipe testing, event staffing, back-of-house staff training, food quality, ordering and production, and coordinating 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 workflow, schedules work, monitors progress, coaches employees, and creates learning opportunities as part of daily operations. The role also maintains food receiving, preparation, production, and storage areas; enforces sanitation, food quality, and service standards; helps ensure staffing coverage; and oversees meal service and production techniques. Additional responsibilities include supporting product promotions, evaluating procedures, implementing process changes, and improving operational efficiency.

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

• Supervise and direct staff and coordinate workflow, including distributing work, sharing information, assigning absence 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 for staff.
• Maintain and inspect food receiving, preparation, production, and storage areas to ensure compliance with regulations and good production practices.
• Establish, follow, and enforce sanitation, food quality, and food and beverage preparation and service standards and procedures.
• Ensure coverage for openings when unexpected absences or vacations occur.
• Assist in ensuring proper production techniques, including portioning and use of leftovers.
• Oversee meal service to ensure quality, portioning, and procedures are correct.
• Implement product promotions by ensuring marketing materials are developed, available, and designed to interest customers.
• Evaluate procedures, identify process enhancements, and ensure change-control documentation is implemented.
• Identify and implement ways to improve efficiency while maintaining process effectiveness.
• Assist with menu preparation, recipe testing, event staffing, back-of-house staff training, food ordering and production, and event coordination.

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 cafés.
• 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