Catering Executive Sous Chef

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: about 23 hours ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
Deadline: 09 May 2024

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 122388
Title: Food Service Manager
Functional Title: Catering Executive Sous Chef
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 1.000
Unit: VPSA-DS-Catering
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Reporting to Executive Catering Chef, the Catering Executive Sous Chef will assist in managing all culinary back of the house operations of an on premise and off premise catering operation with yearly revenues of 6 million dollars serving state, national and international VIP guests at events ranging from a luncheon for two to a gala for 2000 as well as VIP suites at Maryland athletic events. Oversees the day to day operation of the Catering kitchen.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Restaurant Management OR Associates Degree from an accredited Culinary Program and 5 years of progressively responsible experience leading a culinary team. 
  • American Culinary Association Certified Executive Chef Certification (or equivalent skill level) or completion of an approved culinary externship may be substituted for the degree.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Outstanding knowledge of and skill in culinary arts with focus on hot food, grilling and sauteeing, sauces and garde-manger for large catered events. 
  • Outstanding ability to select, lead, train, develop, supervise and motivate a diverse multi generational, multi skilled culinary team. 
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and guest service skills. 
  • Strong understanding of and skill in the principles of food selection, ordering, preservation, preparation, service and inventory control. 
  • Outstanding knowledge of food safety, food preparation and service, menu and recipe development and food and dining trends. 
  • Strong organizational and logistics skills. 
  • Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.

Conditions of Employment:
Must be able to work a variable schedule based on catered events, including nights, evenings, weekends and Maryland athletic events.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • ACF CEC certification or equivalent.
  • Ability to pass a Secret Service or State Department security background check.
Additional Certifications:
  • Must have and maintain Prince George’s County Maryland Certified Food Service Manager Certification within 90 days of hire. 
  • Must have driver’s license valid in Maryland with 5 points or less.
Additional Information:
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
This is an essential position and incumbent must report to work when the campus is closed due to weather or other emergency situations. Must be able to work a variable schedule including weekends, nights, evenings, and holidays. Annual leave will not be granted for specific periods including the weeks preceding and right after the start of each semester, Football Weekends, Maryland Day, Family Weekend or special events including but not limited to OM. Must have the manual dexterity to operate equipment with or without accommodation and to lift up to 15 pounds regularly. The University of Maryland is a non-smoking campus.
Must be able to lift 40 pounds on a regular basis and up to 75 pounds occasionally and stand, walk and work on feet for long periods of time. Must be able to work in extreme weather, humidity and temperature conditions including regularly working between 40 degrees and 90 degrees for extended periods and, from 15 below zero degrees to 40 degrees and from 90 degrees to 110 degrees for short periods of time.
Posting Date: 04/12/2024
Closing Date: 05/09/2024
Open Until Filled No
Best Consideration Date
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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