Food & Beverage Instructor

Currently seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and highly focused individual to fill the position of Food & Beverage Instructor in a vocational Culinary Arts program. Job Corps is a federally funded career technical training program for youth ages 16-24. The ideal candidate will possess and demonstrate exceptional front of the house leadership qualities. Experience in restaurant management, catering and event planning is preferred. 

Position Responsibilities

• Must have the ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on student and customer service which is essential to the success of this position.
• Maintain high performance from all Food & Beverage students and coordinate training as needed. Observe, teach, and coach students on proper service when needed.
• Support banquet and catering operations to ensure optimum guest satisfaction and create an impeccable environment of service
• Develop an educational beverage program including fundamentals on wine and spirits
• Knowledge of purchasing, receiving, and inventory systems
• Ensure students adhere to safety and sanitation guidelines provided by San Francisco Department of Health

• Prepares and delivers instruction to students following the class syllabus using the approved learning management system
• Prepares assignments and assessments to assure achievement of learning outcomes
• Designs and maintains an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success
• Provides regular and timely evaluation feedback to students, posts grades, and submits final assessments by the established deadline

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching a class or facilitating training
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite. 
• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with diverse populations
• Ability to effectively interact with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy
• Ability to work independently and take initiative

Required Qualifications

• Experience in FOH positions
• Possession of ServSafe Manager Food Protection certification or equivalent
• CA CTE teaching credential or the ability to get one