What are the responsibilities and job description for the Culinary Operations Manager position at Meriwether Godsey, Inc.?
Meriwether Godsey is seeking a visionary leader to oversee the food production program, special events, and high-end catering for a dining program at Chatham Hall Boarding School in Virginia. The ideal candidate possesses strong culinary and management skills, a passion for excellence, and a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support account activities to ensure smooth operations and reflect the MG brand.
- Contribute to account-based financial planning, budget/cost analysis, and reporting to set and achieve operating and financial goals.
- Lead by example, engaging and developing direct reports and team members through ongoing support, monitoring, coaching, and feedback.
- Promote fresh, local, and scratch preparation; support menu development, purchasing, and production, incorporating the latest trends and practices.
- Support high-end catering, including booking, planning, execution, and communication.
- Foster an inclusive environment for all staff and guests; maintain effective client and customer-centric relationships.
- Maintain HACCP standards and a healthy environment for clients, customers, and employees.
- Support personnel-related functions, including recruitment, interviewing, hiring, growth and development of team members, and performance monitoring.
