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About Us Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high‑impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university’s vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU! Location Primary Location: 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144 Secondary Location: 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060 Job Summary Oversee all aspects of culinary operations for the assigned department, including production, service, purchasing, vendor management, menu development, presentation standards, sustainability, kitchen operations and equipment purchasing oversight, and training programs for residential dining (two dining halls), catering, non‑franchised retail dining operations across KSU campuses and locations, and the Grab‑and‑Go program. Responsibilities Manages kitchen personnel with responsibility for hiring, training, and performance management. Ensures proper training of all culinary team members is in place for optimal production results. Directs quality, consistency, and adherence to KSU standards; tastes food and adjusts recipes as needed. Coordinates and oversees all culinary related activities and/or programs. Estimates food consumption and requisitions or purchases food, selects and develops recipes, standardizes production recipes to ensure consistent quality, establishes presentation technique and quality standards, plans, and prices menus. Responsible for component menu planning and recipe development, costing, and brand management. Responsible for and manages multimillion dollar food and culinary operational expense budgets. Ensures fiscal responsibility and efficiency of dining facilities through utilization of all food prep and cooking. Oversees special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate culinary techniques. Ensures labeling requirements are met and compliance with allergen containment procedures. Researches innovative ideas and trends throughout college and university dining plans to develop recipes and menus for all food operations. Develops and is accountable for a safety culture that creates a safe and sanitary work environment ensuring compliance with sanitation and safety requirements. Coordinates activities with other internal departments and participates in management team meetings. Meets with student groups and University partners as needed to promote relationship building and guest satisfaction. Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Other Required Qualifications Current, valid, and unrestricted driver’s license. ServSafe Manager Certified. Required Experience Seven (7) years of experience in senior culinary management of a college or university dining operation, large food service establishment and/or other relevant experience with oversight of multiple dining locations and/or programs. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field. Preferred Experience Experience in day‑to‑day high volume food service operations management. Experience in managing residential and commuter meal plan programs in a self‑operated campus dining environment. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Abilities Able to demonstrate professionalism. Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines. Skills Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills. Excellent leadership ability of cross‑functional teams. Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, Excel & Power Point). Strong attention to detail and follow‑up skills. Strong customer service skills and phone and e‑mail etiquette. USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning and the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. In accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community. For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225. Other Information This is a supervisory position. This position has financial responsibilities. This position will be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card). This position may travel 1% – 24% of the time. Background Check Credit Report Standard Enhanced + Education & DMV 9 Panel Lab Drug Test Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility. All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job‑based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre‑employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials. #J-18808-Ljbffr Broughton Group