Executive Chef Hands on- Private Boarding School

Executive Chef Hands on- Private Boarding School South Kent, CT

Description:

SAGE Dining Services® is seeking a Talented

HANDS ON

Executive Chef/ Assistant Food Service Director of Production for a private boarding school in the rolling hills of the northwest corner of Connecticut. This Executive Chef will develop a strong relationships with the community, design and produce menus that will create excitement for this

HANDS-ON

board program, plan and execute catering events, manage ordering and inventory, and develop our amazing kitchen team. Able to work a flexible schedule in order to accommodate business levels (rotating nights and weekends required). Schedule may be Sunday through Thursday. This school nestled in the countryside is beautiful. If you love the country, not too far from civilization, as Danbury is a short 25 mile trip away, and Hyde Park is 45 minutes away to the West, this is the opportunity for you. Campus dining is an area of food service that offers so much more than any other kind. You become part of the community and you are thanked for the food every day! The appreciation you receive makes the job so much more rewarding. The entire team you have work as one to create exceptional dining experiences that delight the senses, inspire minds and foster community. The students work the dish room! Imagine not having to recruit dishwashers!

Pay Type:

$70,000 - $75,000 Salary

Time Commitment:

Full Time Must work catering events: Some of the 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. Intermediate to advanced computer skills. About SAGE As a Manager with SAGE, you'll lead a talented culinary team in a collaborative environment where passionate people come together to create great food and feed the future. At SAGE, Managers do more than oversee operations. They shape the dining experience for students, faculty, and staff with fresh, chef-inspired menus made from scratch. You'll guide your team, build strong client relationships, and make a lasting impact. We offer better work-life balance than restaurants, as well as ongoing training and real opportunities to grow. If you're excited about food, leadership, and making a difference, SAGE is the place for you! Management Team Members enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options; company-paid short-term disability; company-paid life insurance; supplemental life insurance; long-term disability; a 401(k) with company match; a discount buying program; an employee assistance program; paid holidays and personal days; and benefits through the SAGE Foundation, including access to apply for academic scholarships for dependents and disaster assistance. All Team Members accrue sick time, and full-time Team Members accrue vacation time.

GROW. CREATE. COLLABORATE.

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