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Chef Manager -Cabrini Campus

Villanova University
Radnor, USA
Full-time
Mid Level
Onsite
USD 57200-71500 yearly
Discovered 1 months ago

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Position Summary

  • Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
  • Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.
  • Villanova’s most precious asset is our people . As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more .

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Assures highest standards of sanitation and kitchen safety.
  • Maintains and improves the food quality levels in all outlets of the operation, ensuring proper food handling
  • Maintains a cleaning schedule for all kitchen equipment on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis utilizing staff.
  • Ensures production records are properly maintained and monitored, including food temperature logs.
  • Monitors food presentation, food temperature, taste and proper holding temperatures and times.
  • Provides associates with the tools and guidance they need to serve food of the highest consistent quality in a friendly and efficient manner, modeling respect and collaboration in a clean environment.
  • Assists the management team in scheduling production, scheduling staff, coaching, training, and administering annual staff evaluations, promoting trust, accountability, and professional development.
  • Assists with the day-to-day operations of the units, including payroll, opening and closing the units, monitoring staffing levels. Fostering transparency and accountability.
  • Trains, develops, and directs staff using approved management practices, facilitating change and problem-solving while encouraging collaboration.
  • Reviews work processes and food preparation methods to improve service, performance and/or safety demonstrating commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Engages with customers through table visits, checking service quality, and resolving issues with respect and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Plans, orders food, and participates in the menu planning and recipe adherenc Supervises culinary team and associates.
  • Samples, monitors, and observes food to ensure conformance to recipes and standards of appearance and taste.
  • Models the way by being very “hands on” in the preparation of food and menu items, ensuring the highest consistent quality product is served.
  • Participates in food cuttings and samplings.
  • Incorporates the latest market and nutritional trends on the menu featuring new and interesting products each month demonstrating innovation.
  • Maximizes operational efficiency and cost control.
  • Accountable for recipe adherence and controlling food cost.
  • Responsible for ordering of food and non-food products by collaborating with the team to ensure effective purchasing.
  • Conducts weekly forecasts and pre-orders with the management team along with daily and weekly inventories.
  • Assists in the planning and coordinating of special events and supporting catering events. Perform other duties and assist with projects as assigned.
  • Perform other duties and assist with projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree/culinary degree or commensurate work experience may be acceptable with 3 – 5 year minimum culinary and/or supervisory experience.
  • 3 – 5 years minimum experience in a food service supervisory position, preferably in a higher education institution.
  • Demonstrates the ability to lead and collaborate with a diverse team.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Capable of working independently and managing responsibilities without close supervision.
  • Self-motivated, proactive and able to work with a sense of urgency.
  • Flexible adaptable to changing work schedules and operational needs.
  • Must be Serve Safe certified.
  • Must have strong knowledge of food ordering, production, preparation techniques, and team supervision, with proven ability to delegate and manage tasks effectively while maintaining a consistent commitment to quality.
  • Knowledge of preventive maintenance requirements on kitchen
  • Knowledge of kitchen equipment and maintenance requirements.
  • Knowledge of computers for performing daily routines.
  • Computer basics and software programs such as Microsoft Excel and Word.

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