SUMMARY: The Executive Chef Manager is responsible for supervising chef productions . This position is responsible for managing, monitoring, and mentoring new chef managers and kitchen managers throughout the K-8 school district and working directly with the Resident District Manager and General Manager to enhance all aspects of the Food Nutrition / Dining program.  The program services a student enrollment of around 4,000 students and maintains compliance with HHFKA guidelines. The Executive Chef Manager is also responsible for ensuring that all locations adhere to the NSLP guidelines and USDA. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 

 

Maintain systems and procedures for the ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and serving of food related products, as well as menu planning and development using Whitsons approved systems and policies  Motivates, trains, and manages direct reports.  Ensures that chef managers and kitchen managers are within budgetary guidelines.    Provide the necessary tools for the team to perform at satisfactory level.  Responsible for annual performance reviews for direct reports.  Maintain a harmonious working relationship with Team by demonstrating consistent and equitable treatment for all Team Members consistently in accordance with Company policies.  Ensures compliance with applicable health regulations and ordinances and that all schools are prepared for any state or local board of health inspection.  Ensures that requirements for appropriate sanitation and safety levels in respective areas are met and that all direct reports are adequately trained.   Participates in all wellness and nutrition committees and meetings.  Must spend 80% of workday in the schools observing and supporting team.  Monitors all expenses such as food cost, labor cost and operating expenses for each location while setting a high standard of exceptional customer service.   Manages all purchasing and utilization of government commodities including processed goods.  Prepares chef and kitchen managers for QA audit by using the “Check Yes” tools.  Executes all marketing promotions applicable to the district according to the marketing calendar. Ensures marketing, merchandising in place effectually and current at all times.  Maintains an 80% or above score on the Whitsons Internal Audit and shows increased improvement each year.  Adhere to all company and district policies and ensure that entire team understands and follows them. 

 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

 

Participates in management team meetings, interfaces with Vendors and key service users within client organization.   Ensures marketing, merchandising in place effectually and current at all times.  Looks for opportunities to implement new products and services which support sales growth and client retention  Monthly or bi-monthly communications to the client and DM, highlighting activity on a monthly basis including any financial information requested by client.  Conducts monthly Chef Manager/Kitchen Manager meetings with a goal of improving overall performance district wide.   Attend any PTO/District administrative meetings which will assist in driving sales and participation.  Maintains a professional demeanor at all times.   Performs additional duties as assigned by District Manager from time to time.