The Role at a glance:

Cater to You has an exciting opportunity for Kitchen Managers to learn, grow, and develop into senior unit level managers. Kitchen Managers are responsible for overseeing the cooking and preparing of all food items, for both daily foodservice and catered events. They are the front line of culinary and service excellence and work collaboratively as mentors to all other team members. They supervise and lead the kitchen team, complete administrative tasks, and are our liaison to the school community.
 
An ideal Kitchen Manager embraces and cultivates our spirit of farm to table delicious food, genuine hospitality and establish the structure and organization required of a first-class foodservice program.

Where you'll be working:

New York, NY
 
Thirty years ago Cater to You Food Service began providing lunch programs to independent schools. Today, CTY prepares more than 13,000 fresh meals daily for students ranging from pre-schoolers to high school seniors. Our wholesome offerings are always created on-site, from scratch, using better-for-you premium products. Cater to You Food Service is looking for enthusiastic and committed team members to help us grow + continue to create better-for-you food for school children.

What you'll be doing:

•    Coordinate all menu planning, quantities needed, and preparation lists with the Commissary Chef as needed.
•    Place orders, reconcile invoices, take weekly physical inventory, manage budgeted food, and labor costs
•    Plan, organize and lead food production, service, pack outs and/or deliveries.
•    Ensure food production and service is managed efficiently and effectively.
•    Ensure Galley recipes are communicated to and followed by the kitchen team.
•    Ensure all food is prepared, stored, served, and packaged in accordance with all DOH food and allergen safety guidelines.
•    Manage all dietary needs/allergen restrictions and ensure diners nutritional safety.
•    Ensure all CTY signage and presentation standards are in place and maintained.
•    Train and develop kitchen team in food, allergen, and workplace safety and CTY standards.
•    Manage team member uniform/presentation standards and health and safety protocol.
•    Manage team member daily and weekly time and attendance. Manage weekly payroll process.
•    Manage team member performance documentation and evaluations.
•    Preparation and execution for catering and events.
•    Ensuring all facilities, storage areas, preparation areas and equipment are cleaned and maintained in accordance with DOH and CTY standards.
•    Ensuring any needed equipment and/or refrigeration repairs are communicated and followed up on with the appropriate point persons.
•    Communicate frequently and effectively with key points of contact in the school community including administrators, faculty, and parents.

If applicable:
•    Manage pre-orders and communicate with families as needed.

What we're looking for:

Competencies
•    Strategic Thinking
•    Effective Communication Skills
•    Business Acumen
•    Thoroughness
•    Proactive and positive; interact professionally with a diverse group of associates, peers, managers, suppliers, clients, and customers
•    A demonstrated ability to identify areas of improvement and implement solutions
 
Must-haves:
•    Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management or equivalent experience preferred (Kosher School)
•    A minimum of 3-5 years progressive culinary management experience
•    Strong leadership and coaching skills and the ability to train others
•    NYC Food Handler’s certification, Serv Safe certification and Allertrain certification
 
Nice to have:
•    Bilingual (English/Spanish)
•    Computer literate (Microsoft suite)
•    Supervisory Responsibility: This position directly supervises kitchen and service team members.

Work Environment:
The work environment can be loud and busy. There are many kitchen hazards such as hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery floors. Ability to lift, move and/or transport up to 50 pounds is required.
 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This position may require long hours and weekend work.

Compensation Range

Compensation starts at $67,000 / year and goes up based on experience.