What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Chef and Dining Services Director position at Meriwether Godsey, Inc.?
Company Overview
Meredith Godsey, Inc. is a private, coeducational college-preparatory school near Plymouth, New Hampshire. We are seeking an experienced professional to lead our food production program and special events.
Job Summary
The Executive Chef and Dining Services Director will be responsible for managing the food service operations, including meal preparation, catering, and menu development. The ideal candidate will have strong culinary and management skills, a vision for excellence, and a passion for promoting diversity.
Key Responsibilities
- Support account activities to ensure smooth and efficient operations, reflecting the company's brand.
- Support financial planning, budget/cost analysis, and reporting to achieve operating and financial goals.
- Lead by example, engaging and developing direct reports and team members through ongoing support, monitoring, coaching, and feedback.
- Lead teams in preparing meals, embracing fresh, local, and scratch ingredients, and supporting menu development, purchasing, and production.
- Support high-end catering, including booking, planning, execution, and communication.
- Foster an inclusive environment for all staff and guests, maintaining 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or ten years of related experience.
- Five years of experience in Contract Food Service Operation, High-End, and Volume Catering Management required.
- Participative management style and excellent leadership skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Account and Project Management Skills.
- Knowledge of food safety (HACCP), sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment, fostering strong client and customer relationships.
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification preferred.
- Application and promotion of current food trends.
- Proficiency and growing knowledge of sustainable practices.
