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Stone Soup PDX
Program Manager, Culinary Workforce Training
Job Description
Stone Soup PDX is looking for a Program Manager to lead our hands-on Culinary Workforce Training Program.
We're a Portland nonprofit that helps adults facing barriers to employment build culinary skills, workplace confidence, and pathways to meaningful jobs.
Our 12-week program combines professional kitchen training, community meal production, caf experience, and employment preparation.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced culinary professional who enjoys teaching, developing staff, and managing a well-organized program.
While professional culinary experience is essential, this is primarily a leadership and program management role, with a strong focus on staff supervision, administration, and program operations. What You'll DoLead and supervise a team of Culinary Instructors, Cafe Trainers, and workforce development staff.
Oversee daily training operations across two Portland locations.
Ensure consistent delivery of our established culinary curriculum.
Step into the kitchen and teach classes when instructors are out.
Coach instructors and support hands-on learning for adult participants.
Manage staff schedules, participant progress, program records, and reporting.
Oversee participant recruitment and admissions.
Build relationships with community partners and employers.
Help create a welcoming, supportive, and accountable learning environment.
Lead monthly graduation ceremonies celebrating participant accomplishments.
What We're Looking ForAt least three years of direct staff supervisory experience.
Professional culinary experience in a commercial kitchen, restaurant, catering operation, or similar setting.
Ability to confidently teach foundational culinary skills to adults.
Strong organizational and administrative skills.
Experience managing programs, teams, or operations.
Excellent communication and coaching skills.
Comfort working with spreadsheets, databases, and digital recordkeeping.
Interest in workforce development and supporting adults facing employment barriers.
Valid driver's license.
Experience in culinary education, workforce training, or nonprofit programs is a plus.
We're a Portland nonprofit that helps adults facing barriers to employment build culinary skills, workplace confidence, and pathways to meaningful jobs.
Our 12-week program combines professional kitchen training, community meal production, caf experience, and employment preparation.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced culinary professional who enjoys teaching, developing staff, and managing a well-organized program.
While professional culinary experience is essential, this is primarily a leadership and program management role, with a strong focus on staff supervision, administration, and program operations. What You'll DoLead and supervise a team of Culinary Instructors, Cafe Trainers, and workforce development staff.
Oversee daily training operations across two Portland locations.
Ensure consistent delivery of our established culinary curriculum.
Step into the kitchen and teach classes when instructors are out.
Coach instructors and support hands-on learning for adult participants.
Manage staff schedules, participant progress, program records, and reporting.
Oversee participant recruitment and admissions.
Build relationships with community partners and employers.
Help create a welcoming, supportive, and accountable learning environment.
Lead monthly graduation ceremonies celebrating participant accomplishments.
What We're Looking ForAt least three years of direct staff supervisory experience.
Professional culinary experience in a commercial kitchen, restaurant, catering operation, or similar setting.
Ability to confidently teach foundational culinary skills to adults.
Strong organizational and administrative skills.
Experience managing programs, teams, or operations.
Excellent communication and coaching skills.
Comfort working with spreadsheets, databases, and digital recordkeeping.
Interest in workforce development and supporting adults facing employment barriers.
Valid driver's license.
Experience in culinary education, workforce training, or nonprofit programs is a plus.
Position DetailsSchedule:
Full-time, salaried position, five days per weekLocation:
On-site at Stone Soup's two Portland locationsBenefits:
Healthcare, Dental, 401K, PTO, HolidaysBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
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