Executive Sous Chef - The Commons

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 our 47,000 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

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.


Job Summary

Responsible for managing and leading assigned culinary employees. Responsible for recipe and menu development, menu costing, food preparation and presentation, employee relations, inventory and budget management. This position ensures efficient operations, and upholds KSU's quality standards for service, safety, and sanitation, in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ensures production and service of quality, consistent menu items that adhere to all culinary standards as set by University Dining

2. Manages the assigned culinary team with responsibility for hiring, performance management, scheduling, annual reviews, and initiating employee status changes

3. Trains and manages kitchen personnel, supervises and coordinates all related culinary activities

4. Responsible for managing food production according to volume and business demand, to include recipe and menu development, creation of cycle menus, production forecasting and production schedules

5. Assists the Executive Chef in budget management, to include food (COGS), labor costs, and operating expenses

6. Responsible for inventory management and timely submission of unit reporting to finance and/or accounting

7. Ensures compliance with sanitation and safety requirements

8. Ensures labeling requirements are met and compliance with allergen containment procedures

9. Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment

10. Coordinates and manages special projects, which include catering and special events, along with other responsibilities as assigned

11. Collaborates extensively with leadership to create, plan and implement all goals within the department and/or location

12. Initiates activities with internal departments and participates in management team meetings

13. Assumes the role of Executive Chef when that position is not in the building

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Associate's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Other Required Qualifications
Current and valid Food Service Sanitation Manager / ServSafe Certification

Required Experience
Five (5) years of related work experience to include at least three (3) years of supervisory or management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Technical diploma or certificate in Culinary Arts

Preferred Experience
Experience in a high-volume, multi-unit environment or similar experience in higher education dining with proven high volume sales

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to anticipate the needs of guests and team members alike
Professional appearance and demeanor
Able to easily shift priorities when change or interruptions occur
Able to deliver against tight deadlines
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Requires an expert understanding of federal, state, and local food sanitation regulations

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Highly skilled culinary professional with proven ability to create, develop, and execute preparation and production of meal service in a high volume operation
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 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as 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. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

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. To that end, and 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 (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, 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, View email address on click.appcast.io, or by making a report at the following website:

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education Verification
• MVR Report
• Drug Screening

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.