Sous Chefs, Executive Chefs, Catering Managers & Assistant F&B Directors
About The Position
SAGE Dining Services® is always seeking enthusiastic culinary professionals for various opportunities at private and independent schools around the Upper Eastside. Our mission is to create extraordinary dining experiences at private schools and colleges—meals that not only nourish but also inspire and bring people together. At SAGE, we redefine what school food can be. Forget the typical "cafeteria" fare—our chefs and culinary teams are highly skilled professionals dedicated to preparing exceptional meals. Our menus are crafted from scratch and showcase local and regional ingredients, flavors, and culinary styles. Through innovative cooking methods and expert recipe development, we ensure that every dining experience is unique, with our catering events rivaling those of five-star restaurants. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a vibrant, values-focused organization that genuinely supports your growth. Apply today and let your culinary creativity shine!
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.
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.
- comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options
- company-paid short-term disability
- company-paid life insurance
- supplemental life insurance
- a 401(k) with company match
- a discount buying program
- an employee assistance program
- paid holidays and personal days
- benefits through the SAGE Foundation, including access to apply for academic scholarships for dependents and disaster assistance
- Long-term disability is available for management Team Members.
- All Team Members accrue sick time, and full-time Team Members accrue vacation time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
