JOB DESCRIPTION

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or related.

Experience and references must demonstrate:

• Two years of sous chef-level management experience in culinary operations.
• Leadership experience working within a high-volume seated restaurant, hotel, or university dining venue.
• Effective execution of cook to order menu items in a restaurant setting.
• Effective expediting on the kitchen and service sides of a restaurant.
• Depth and breadth in concept development, kitchen management, food and labor cost controls, and plating and presentation.
• Effective training and leadership of staff.
• Depth and breadth in concept development, kitchen management, food and labor cost controls, and plating and presentation.
• Effective interpersonal, organizational, analytical, communication and critical thinking skills.
• Effective supervision of staff, including training, giving constructive feedback, and addressing performance through progressive, corrective action.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project).

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Success working in a contemporary college/university dining environment.
• Possession of a valid Washington Driver’s License to drive UW vehicles.
• Certification by a recognized culinary institution

PURPOSE

Manages the day-to-day culinary operations and is responsible for culinary performance and leadership of staff of assigned unit.