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Director of Chef Operations
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $36,000.00 - $60,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
flexible schedule
Professional Development
team events
Retirement Plan
Job Description
SFC Colorado Springs LLC, operating as Sticky Fingers Cooking of Colorado Springs, is a distinguished children’s cooking school devoted to enriching young minds through the art of cooking. With hundreds of locations nationwide, Sticky Fingers Cooking offers after-school enrichment classes and summer camps designed to inspire children's creativity, teach healthy cooking habits, and foster a lifelong appreciation for nutritious food. As a hospitality-focused institution, Sticky Fingers Cooking emphasizes positive communication, teamwork, and an engaging learning environment. The organization is passionate about providing educational experiences where children can enjoy hands-on participation in preparing delicious and healthy meals, nurturing both practical culinary... Show More
Job Requirements
- Educational background in culinary arts, hospitality, education, or relevant field preferred
- Previous experience in program or operations management
- Experience working with children or in educational settings preferred
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups including staff, parents, and schools
- Proficiency in using technology platforms and software such as Google Workspace and proprietary systems
- Ability to work part-time hours with flexibility
- Must be able to manage and motivate a team
- Strong leadership qualities and calm demeanor under pressure
Job Qualifications
- Highly effective, positive, and enthusiastic verbal and written communication skills
- Team player with a flexible, positive, and creative approach to problem-solving
- Extremely detail-oriented and organized
- Knowledge of Google and Excel spreadsheets
- Self-directed, independent work ethic
- Experience managing a team and strength in coaching and empowering team members
- Proficiency with Google Workplace and comfortable learning new technology and software systems
- Passion for children and cooking
- teaching experience strongly preferred
- A knowledge of the SFC territory and area schools is preferred
Job Duties
- Co-manage a SFC territory with the Area Director
- Assist in oversight of day-to-day program operations of SFC programming within a territory
- Support our staff of chef instructors in implementation of SFC curriculum, recipes and classroom management
- Conduct hiring, interviewing, onboarding, and training of new staff members, both virtually and in-person
- Coordinate with the Area Director and chef instructors to ensure all locations are fully staffed
- Utilize The Dash™ to update and edit class info and schedule instructors
- Communicate with instructors and school-based personnel regarding questions or concerns about classes, missing/absent students, student behavioral issues, classroom/space, child pick-up and drop off, etc.
- Conduct and maintain up-to-date training for after school, summer camp, birthday party, online class, and/or private events offerings for chef instructors
- Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with SFC instructors and staff
- Manage the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and HR platform
- Update spreadsheets and other documents in Google Drive on a regular basis
- Create and send routine newsletters to the chef instructor team
- Work closely with Area Director in developing long-term operational strategies that help meet company objectives
- Conduct in-person chef observations
- Manage chef instructors' timesheets and reimbursement requests
- Plan and conduct regular team meetings, trainings, and gatherings with chef instructors along with the Area Director
- Ensure work and teaching environments are adequate and safe
- reporting any issues to Area Director
- Serve as boots-on-the-ground support to chef instructors within the classroom settings
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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