Assistant Director Executive Chef

Assistant Director Executive Chef

The Assistant Director - Executive Chef implements strategy for Food Service, Menu Building, Special Events, and Galley Inventory System. Oversees and directs staff in the development and implementation of departmental policies, procedures and programs. Maintains operating budget and manages expenses. Communicates budgetary performance. Typically works on projects and initiatives that span 1-2 years and focuses on the creation of systems. Responsible for the overall training and execution of any culinary related activities and competition.

Principal duties include:

• Ensuring the overall management and day-to-day operations follow the applicable contract in force.
• Responsible for financial accountability of consumable supplies, food and labor costs within the operation.
• Ensuring galley manager, supervisors and staffs meet all requirements including but not limited to Goodwill policies and Goodwill Great Lakes Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and government contract.
• Leading the annual CNIC initiative, as well as all other culinary competitive events, in all facets of programming as well as the training and development of the Great Lakes team which consists primarily of direct labor employees.
• Coordinating with Nutritional team to ensure compliance with healthy choice initiatives.
• Managing and maintaining the Galley Inventory system through continual data administration with the procurement team in all areas of procurement. Devising strategies for improvement of data input integrity with the management team in all areas of the galley inventory.
• Partnering with the procurement team, analyzing and developing galley inventory reporting requirements to provide Goodwill Great Lakes leadership with food cost analysis, validity, variance, trend analysis, and menu/recipe construction within the inventory system.
• Coordinating with Goodwill Great Lakes Finance team regarding issues that may arise from the 10-day inventory process, providing feedback to the galley management team on areas of improvement.
• Coordinating with the Marketing/Special Events manager and Galley 535 Assistant Director to ensure special event menu inventory items are available with the Ordering Coordinator.
• Responsible for partnering with Process Review to develop training programs for the Special Events staff in the preparation and presentation of special menu requirements such as scratch cooking and special meal itineraries and processes, and the overall continued development of the entire cook staff on base.
• Serving as the Point of Contact/resource for key food service operational data and analysis.
• Coordinating with our Navy Customer on receiving Navy 5050 correspondence for special guests onboard RTC and notify the RTC Galley management team on events that impact their galley facility.
• Leading and Developing Talent: Manages departmental structure, development and training of staff. Actively networks and sources for positions within the team.
• Project and Change Management: Plans and manages projects and improvement initiatives of moderate to high complexity related to departmental function. Manages change with direct reports (if applicable) and participates in the leadership coalition that supports the change.
• Community Engagement: Champions and engages with community relations efforts, links outcomes to employee engagement.
• Responsible for completing other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements include:

• Associates Degree in culinary arts
• Certified Executive Chef (CEC) Certification will need to be obtained within 24 months, company paid.
• A REAL ID-compliant driver's license is required for access to the naval base and for employment. Candidates must provide proof of this identification.
• Thorough knowledge of large food service operations in the areas of procurement, galley inventory and overall customer requirements.
• Proficiency in writing with explicit attention to detail (spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.).
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, particularly Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel and the galley inventory software system.

Leadership competencies include:

• Business Insight
• Courage
• Customer Focus
• Values Differences
• Communicates Effectively
• Situational Adaptability
• Drives Results
• Ensures Accountability

Physical/sensory demands include:

• Ability to remain stationary for sustained periods of time
• Ability to move about to accomplish tasks
• Ability to operate a computer or similar technology
• Visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing data, operating equipment or review thoroughness of work
• Ability to communicate with others and exchange information

When determining placement within the salary range for this position Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago considers education, experience, internal equity, market demands and other qualifying criteria. It is not typical for individuals to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on facts and circumstances of each case.

Certain roles are eligible to participate in an incentive plan. Participation in this plan does not guarantee an incentive payment and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan, which are subject to change.

In addition to compensation, we offer a competitive benefit program that may include medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (PTO) and more. The specifics of each benefit package will vary depending on factors such as full or part time jobs, contracted, temporary, or other job categories.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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