Food Service Supervisor - Howard University

Aramark • WASHINGTON, DC, DC

1d • $25 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Capstone Catering at Howard University is looking for an experienced Catering Sous Chef with open availability. This role involves leading catering food production and service, overseeing plating and presentation, managing event timing, and ensuring kitchen readiness. The position also includes supervising culinary staff, providing feedback, maintaining staffing levels, and enforcing food safety standards. Additionally, the role requires coordination with catering managers, assisting with inventory, and adhering to cost guidelines.

Requirements

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years culinary experience (catering/banquet preferred)
• Supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of high-volume production and food safety
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Flexible schedule/Open availability

Nice To Haves

• Prior sous chef experience in catering
• Higher education or large-scale event experience
• ServSafe Certification

Responsibilities

• Lead catering food production and service
• Review and execute BEOs accurately
• Oversee plating, buffet setup, and presentation
• Manage timing for multiple concurrent events
• Ensure kitchen readiness for next-day production
• Supervise and assign tasks to PM culinary staff
• Provide coaching and performance feedback
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels
• Maintain a professional, team-oriented kitchen
• Enforce HACCP and sanitation standards
• Monitor food temperatures, labeling, and storage
• Maintain clean, organized work areas
• Coordinate with Catering Managers and Event Coordinators
• Assist with ordering and inventory management
• Follow recipes, portion controls, and cost guidelines
• Address last-minute service adjustments

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• work/life resources
• retirement savings plans like 401(k)
• paid days off
• parental leave
• disability coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree