CULINARY - DIRECTOR OF CULINARY SERVICES

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Culinary - Director of Culinary Services

Classification : Exempt, Full-Time

Salary : $60,000 / year + Benefits

Reports To : Executive Director, Food Service Team

Position Summary

The Director of Culinary Services is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing all aspects of the BGCNF Culinary Program. This includes catering operations, event management, culinary instruction, and strategic growth. The role also entails managing the food truck, integrating food truck training into the existing culinary class program, and overseeing the food truck staff to maximize profitability. This position leads the culinary service teams in growing partnerships and generating revenue. The Manager ensures exceptional culinary experiences while upholding the standards and mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida (BGCNF). The weekly schedule for this position will vary based on the food truck and catering hall schedule. It could involve full-time hours from Monday to Friday or shift to Tuesday to Saturday, depending on scheduled events.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Program Oversight

• Manage and oversee the Culinary Class to maximize attendance and ensure all funding is accessed from grants.
• This position will supervise at least five employees.
• Develop weekly, quarterly, and annual class content.
• Lead and oversee class training sessions three days a week.
• Ensure all class deliverables are met, including but not limited to attendance tracking, surveys, field trips, and student-run catering events as needed.
• Promote the BGCNF Culinary Program to increase its visibility and utilization across Jacksonville.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies to attract business from local organizations, community groups, and individuals.
• Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective culinary clients.
• Manage and lead the new BGCNF Food Truck Program, which includes providing expertise in food truck menu development, food truck management, and internal design and marketing of the truck.

Administrative & Financial Management

Event Planning & Execution

Catering & Culinary Operations

Instruction & Grant Management

Team Development & Performance

Qualifications

Required Skills

Environmental and Working Conditions

Physical and Mental Requirements

Additional Requirements

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.