"Head Chef"

Job Description

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Location

Armstrong Campus - Savannah, GA

Department Information

Armstrong-Galley

Job Summary

The Head Chef for the Armstrong Campus supports the Assistant Director of the Armstrong Campus in leading kitchen operations to ensure high-quality food preparation and service. This role supervises daily culinary functions for all dining areas on the Armstrong Campus, coordinates staff, and upholds dining standards for presentation, sanitation, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Assistant Director of the Armstrong Campus on scheduling and oversight of culinary staff in all dining locations including catering spaces
• Monitor food production and staffing levels during peak service times to ensure consistent quality
• Train and support staff in food handling, safety, sanitation, and exceptional customer service
• Lead and participate in deep cleaning and upkeep of facilities according to the Master Cleaning list
• Serve as a visible leader during service, engaging with customers and addressing questions or concerns
• Manage inventory, ordering, and receiving to minimize waste and ensure readiness for service
• Suggest menu enhancements, new concepts, and operational improvements that strengthen the Armstrong dining program
• Use university-approved technology for forecasting, menu planning, ordering, and inventory tracking

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Experience

• Seven (7) years of related work experience OR five (5) years of related work experience with an Associate's Degree or equivalent vocational/technical training

Preferred Qualifications

• ACF Certified Sous Chef or higher
• Culinary Degree
• Associate's Degree or equivalent vocational/technical training

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with Experience. This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills