Executive Sous Chef - The Commons

Job Title: Executive Sous Chef – The Commons Location: Kennesaw, Georgia Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full‑Time Job ID: 299992 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 Ensures production and service of quality, consistent menu items that adhere to all culinary standards as set by University Dining Manages the assigned culinary team with responsibility for hiring, performance management, scheduling, annual reviews, and initiating employee status changes Trains and manages kitchen personnel, supervises and coordinates all related culinary activities 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 Assists the Executive Chef in budget management, to include food (COGS), labor costs, and operating expenses Responsible for inventory management and timely submission of unit reporting to finance and/or accounting Ensures compliance with sanitation and safety requirements Ensures labeling requirements are met and compliance with allergen containment procedures Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment Coordinates and manages special projects, which include catering and special events, along with other responsibilities as assigned Collaborates extensively with leadership to create, plan and implement all goals within the department and/or location Initiates activities with internal departments and participates in management team meetings Assumes the role of Executive Chef when that position is not in the building Required Qualifications Education 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 Preferred Experience: Experience in a high‑volume, multi‑unit environment or similar experience in higher education dining with proven high volume sales Technical diploma or certificate in Culinary Arts Abilities 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 Computer Proficiency: Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite) Culinary Expertise: Highly skilled culinary professional with proven ability to create, develop, and execute preparation and production of meal service in a high volume operation Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and follow up skills Customer Service: Strong customer service skills and phone and e‑mail etiquette Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 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