Executive Chef ~ Hands on ~ Private Boarding School

SAGE Dining Services • Kent, CT

304d • $73,000 - $75,000

About The Position

SAGE Dining Services® is seeking a Talented HANDS ON Executive Chef/ Assistant Food Service Director of Production for a private boarding school in the rolling hills of the northwest corner of Connecticut. This Executive Chef will develop a strong relationships with the community, design and produce menus that will create excitement for this HANDS-ON board program, plan and execute catering events, manage ordering and inventory, and develop our amazing kitchen team. Able to work a flexible schedule in order to accommodate business levels (rotating nights and weekends required). Schedule may be Sunday through Thursday. This school nestled in the countryside is beautiful. If you love the country, not too far from civilization, as Danbury is a short 25 mile trip away, and Hyde Park is 45 minutes away to the West, this is the opportunity for you. You would be joining an amazing company! SAGE's accolades this year include the Daily Record's Empowering Women Award and Maryland's Most Admired CEO Award as well as Newsweek's List of America's Greatest Workplaces 2024. In 2022, SAGE was recognized as the Food Service Operator of the year by the International Food Service Manufacturers Association, otherwise known as the Silver Plate award.

Requirements

• Customer service skills
• High end catering and high-volume banquet experience.
• Substantial culinary knowledge: trends, techniques, and processes.
• Menu planning and production experience.
• Minimum five years culinary experience.
• Minimum five years managing others in the kitchen.
• Ability to lead, not manage others and to mentor the team.
• Desire to mentor the team and lift others to continue a culture of extreme ownership.
• Happy disposition, both for community and team interactions.
• Awesome references and solid resume.
• Current ServSafe® certification, as well as local health department certification, where required.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan cycle menus and lead daily production (hands on).
• Enforce safety protocols and lead by example.
• Deliver an outstanding example of customer service to your team and to the community we serve.
• Manage ordering and inventory.
• Deliver incredible catering events rivaling 5 star restaurants.
• Participate in the interviewing, hiring, training and ongoing mentoring of the team.
• Participate in general location management with the Food Service management team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Collaborative environment.
• Emphasis on training and development.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Mission based company with values you trust.
• Appreciative community.
• Tremendous amount of resources and tools at your fingertips.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places