Facilities Director

JOB TITLE :       Facilities Director

REPORTS TO : Executive Leadership

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) is seeking a Facilities Director to oversee its 75,000 sq ft campus in lower Manhattan.  ICE is one of America’s leading centers for culinary education and the largest culinary school in New York City and Los Angeles. We are passionate about helping students of all ages and backgrounds pursue their culinary career dreams and we’re looking for a Facilities Director with a hands-on approach who is eager to maintain our HVAC and Equipment intense operation at a first-rate standard.

The Facilities Director is a key member of our operations team charged with overseeing the management and maintenance of our physical infrastructure, overseeing the hands-on repairs for all related kitchen equipment and developing the facilities staff.

This driven professional should thrive in a highly respected hospitality environment.  Success in this role requires proven prior success overseeing an equipment intense environment / facility.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Team leadership – of the facilities staff
• Budget and financial management for the campus’s physical plant
• Planning / implementation – of a recurring proactive maintenance program for the school’s systems / equipment and occasional renovations
• Maintenance and Operations – Oversight and execution of all aspects of building maintenance, including repairs, renovations and preventative maintenance on mechanical, electrical, steam and other systems.
• Campus cost control of business expenses in conjunction with building fees and charges
• Preventative maintenance on all internal equipment
• Vendor management – price conscientious oversite of the facilities contractors and equipment / supplies vendors
• Safety and compliance – conducting all of the above in a safe manner that complies with local codes, laws and regulations
• Payroll review, submission and budgeting for the facilities department

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

TO APPLY :

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(Only applicants meeting the position’s requirements and salary requirements will be considered)

WHAT WE OFFER :

PAY : $ 75,000 - $85,000

The position is full-time and requires flexibility to work some evenings and occasional weekend shifts.

Work Location : In person

About ICE :

The award-winning Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) was established in 1975 and has since grown to be one of America’s leading centers for culinary education and the largest culinary institute in New York City and Los Angeles.  In 2015, ICE built and moved to a new flagship location in lower Manhattan, NY.  In 2019, USAToday ranked ICE the “#1 culinary school in America”.  The foundation of ICE is its programs in Culinary Arts, Pastry & Baking Arts, Restaurant & Culinary Management, Hotel & Hospitality Management and Health-Supportive Culinary Arts.  ICE’s programs are intensive, sophisticated and can be completed in 6-13 months.  In addition to career programs, ICE offers a vast menu of recreational courses for the public, and a highly developed special events division.  ICE continues to grow and evolve with the launch of its LA campus in 2018, the acquisition of the Natural Gourmet Institute in 2019 and the acquisition of the French Culinary Institute (ie International Culinary Center) in 2020.  For more information about ICE, please visit our website at ice.edu or connect with us @iceculinary on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  Watch our videos on YouTube at : https : / / www.youtube.com / iceculinary

The Institute of Culinary Education is an equal opportunity employer.