Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $80,000.00 - $85,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement Plan
Flexible Time Off
Paid parental leave
holiday time off
Personal Leave
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts
Job Description
Unidine is an industry-leading hospitality food service group that stands out for its passion, creativity, and commitment to delivering memorable dining experiences. Renowned for its innovative programs, scratch cooking, and modernized dining concepts, Unidine operates a wide array of venues including restaurants, bars, cafeterias, and bistros across the nation. This company is dedicated to using the freshest ingredients and staying ahead of culinary trends, which enables the team to craft extraordinary dishes and ensure an exceptional guest experience. Unidine is deeply invested in providing its employees with the necessary tools, resources, and training to help them excel, fostering a workplace... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years culinary/kitchen management experience
- Hands-on chef experience
- ServSafe certification
- Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Office
- Ability to lead and manage kitchen staff
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Willingness to participate in client satisfaction and engagement activities
Job Qualifications
- Associate of Science degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary and kitchen management experience
- Extensive catering experience preferred
- Experience with high volume, complex foodservice operations
- Knowledge of institutional and batch cooking
- Hands-on chef experience is essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of food trends, production, sanitation, cost control, and presentation
- Proficient with computer applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Email, and Internet
- Willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs
- ServSafe certification
Job Duties
- Lead daily culinary production including food preparation and quality
- Determine food presentation and create decorative displays
- Develop menus and seasonal specials based on ingredient availability
- Source fresh ingredients and monitor quality of produce and meat
- Inspect food for consistency in seasoning, portions, and appearance
- Research customer preferences and incorporate local flavors
- Prepare and cook foods regularly and for special functions
- Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff
- Supervise and coordinate food preparation staff
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards
- Set and monitor performance standards for subordinates
- Communicate safety procedures and monitor adherence
- Monitor quality of raw and cooked food products
- Enforce food safety and sanitation guidelines
- Maintain purchasing, receiving, and storage standards
- Participate in business strategy development aligned with client goals
- Manage controllable department expenses including food and supplies
- Develop control procedures for purchasing and receiving
- Analyze financial and operational data to adjust business plans
- Manage department budget, labor, and food costs
- Identify revenue and expense opportunities and challenges
- Oversee food inventory and purchasing controls
- Schedule staff according to forecasted volumes
- Provide training and resources to maximize team engagement
- Maintain professional attitude with residents and community staff
- Communicate guest needs and provide feedback coaching
- Support guest satisfaction and retention behaviors
- Empower employees to deliver excellent customer service
- Foster genuine hospitality and teamwork
- Use resident feedback to improve department services
- Handle guest complaints and problems
- Lead regular team meetings
- Establish goals for performance, budget, and team
- Solicit employee feedback and address concerns
- Implement team engagement strategies
- Ensure fair and equitable employee treatment
- Provide training and tools for job performance
- Communicate expectations and provide ongoing feedback
- Coach and counsel employees to achieve objectives
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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