Austin, TX

Description

SAGE Dining Services® is always interviewing dedicated foodies who have a passion for providing exceptional dining experiences. . . something that we believe in providing at every meal and catering opportunity. We are seeking an Executive Chef/Assistant Food Service Director of Production with high volume, high-end catering experience for an exclusive private boarding/day school in Austin, TX.

Our managers are driven. They design menus that reflect the communities they serve. These menus are written at the venue. Our managers hire their teams, manage ordering, inventory and catering, as well as lead talent management. Our managers care about their campus communities and the relationships that are formed make the career choice to work for SAGE that much more enjoyable. Our clients are appreciative, as they see the hard work that we produce at every meal, and they see the passion that we put into our scratch menus.

Our chefs are as talented in their menu writing as they are in their display cooking! They shine and interact with our communities making the dining experience fun and often educational.

If you are tired of the restaurant life, and want to explore campus dining, apply today by posting your resume. Watch some of our videos on our website, so that you can see if what we offer is what you need for your life.

Pay Type

$75,000 - $80,000 Salary

Time Commitment

Full Time

What You'll Get

Competitive salary and benefits.
Collaborative environment.
Emphasis on training and development.
Opportunities for advancement.
Mission based company with values you trust.
Appreciative community.
Tremendous amount of resources and tools at your fingertips.

What You'll Do

Plan cycle menus and lead daily production (hands on).
Enforce safety protocols and lead by example.
Deliver an outstanding example of customer service to your team and to the community we serve.
Manage ordering and inventory.
Deliver incredible catering events rivaling 5 star restaurants.
Participate in the interviewing, hiring, training and ongoing mentoring of the team.
Participate in general location management with the Food Service management team.

What You'll Need

Customer service skills
High end catering and high-volume banquet experience.
Substantial culinary knowledge: trends, techniques, and processes.
Menu planning and production experience.
Minimum five years culinary experience.
Minimum five years managing others in the kitchen.
Ability to lead, not manage others and to mentor the team.
Desire to mentor the team and lift others to continue a culture of extreme ownership.
Happy disposition, both for community and team interactions.
Awesome references and solid resume.
Current ServSafe® certification, as well as local health department certification, where required.