Food Service Director/Chef (St. Edwards High School)

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to immediately hire to fill the role of Food Service DirectorChef at St Edwards High School in Lakewood OHThis position offers a culinarian a great worklife balance working dayshift Monday Friday no weekends or holidays Come experience the benefits of working in the culinary field within the Education Arena Founded in 1960 AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday Duties & Responsibilities Serve as the main communicator and day to day client contact fostering positive client relationships and ensuring excellence in service and quality of productsPlan organize and direct the work of team members engaged in the procurement storage preparation and serving of food for this multi operation locationProvide leadership support and guidance to ensure that food quality standards inventory levels food safety guidelines and customer service expectations are metPrepare and maintain budgets including purchasing and staffing expendituresApprove food orders and ensure a proper level of inventory to meet demand and minimize cost and wasteRoutinely monitor budget compliance and recommend changes as needed to maintain operational qualityTake part in interviewing selecting managing and developing of team membersLead conduct and participate in meetingspresentations; provide leadership and direction for timely decisionsFoster an atmosphere of teamwork and encourage team members to collaborateRequirements 3 or more years of food service management experienceA background as a chef or trained in culinary artsDemonstrated success in managing and developing teams to achieve desired resultsProficiency with financial aspects for the role from budgeting to interpreting results and interacting with management teamExcellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to conduct high level client meetings and presentations for quarterly reviewsStrong working computer knowledge including Microsoft Word and ExcelWillingness and desire to take an involved hands on approach with leading the businessPersonal characteristics that include self motivation high levels of energy and enthusiasm and positive attitudeBenefits AVI is proud of its team members and appreciates the hard work loyalty and committed service they provide every day which is why we offer the following A family culture and atmosphereCompetitive compensationHealth dental vision and life insurance for full time team members401k with generous company matchPaid vacations and holidaysImmense training and growth opportunitiesWe conduct pre employment drug testing EOE LI DP1