Kitchen Manager – Earthdance

DESCRIPTION
Earthdance is an artist-­run workshop, residency, and retreat center located in the Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts. We provide a dynamic mix of dance, somatic, and interdisciplinary arts training, with a focus on sustainable living, social justice, and community. Earthdance has been spearheading innovative arts programming and maintaining a beautiful facility for rental groups in the Pioneer Valley for over three decades. www.earthdance.net

The Head Chef/Kitchen Manager is responsible for all aspects of kitchen management: planning the ordering of supplies year-round, maintaining stock as needed, forecasting supply needs and estimating costs, planning and developing menus appropriate to groups’ needs and requests, leading meal preparation during events, and supervising and coordinating the activities of kitchen volunteers, part-time support chefs, and all other kitchen staff. The Head Chef/Kitchen Manager ensures optimal levels of kitchen operations, customer satisfaction, and manages the annual kitchen budget. They are also responsible for ensuring that the kitchen and meal service meet all regulations, including sanitary and safety guidelines.

Status
Reports to: Operations Manager
Classification: .8 FTE, Core Staff, Non-Exempt, Residential
Supervises: Part-Time Support Chef(s), Kitchen Volunteers

This position averages 30 hours/week year-round. Work often requires availability on weekends.

Earthdance prefers a two-year minimum commitment; however, this is at-will employment. Position start date is November 1, or as soon as a suitable candidate is hired.

Interviews happening now!

BENEFITS
Benefits include paid time off, complimentary workshops and contact improvisation jams, access to Earthdance studio spaces, guest privileges, and community development opportunities.

LEVEL OF LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Skills/Competencies:
Proven experience as Head Chef in another establishment
Experience cooking for group meal service for 20-130 people, up to 2 meals/day, multiple days in a row (Head Chef leads lunch and dinner)
Exceptional proven ability of kitchen management
Ability in dividing responsibilities and monitoring progress
Outstanding communication and leadership skills
Values local and organic producers, interest in cultivating relationships with local farms
Strong interest in, and previous experience with, cooperative living and community building
Strong team leadership skills in a live/work environment
Professional demeanor and work ethic
Strong administrative capacity; timely email and telephone response
Self-motivated, able to self-direct and take direction
Ability to maintain positivity and composure under pressure
Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments
Ability to maintain spreadsheets and budgets using Microsoft Excel
Experience serving the public
Current ServeSafe Certification (May be obtained during training period.)

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
None specified

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
No requirement

HOW TO APPLY
http://www.earthdance.net/employment/headchef

Women, People of the Global Majority, LGBTQIA, and/or those differently abled are encouraged to apply.

To apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and two professional references to jobs@earthdance.net.

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