Area Manager of Foods - Culinary
Valleyfair

Shakopee, Minnesota

Posted in Retail


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Job Info


Overview

This position provides culinary support for In Park Operations, handling oversight of all food production aspects of the park. Responsibilities include development and implementation of associate training; supervision, direction and coaching associates of proper procedures; assigning, delegating, and follow‑up of associate work assignments; development and planning for daily/weekly/monthly special event and in‑park operations.

Qualifications

  • Understanding of menu development, labor and food cost, presentation, and service.
  • Understanding of regulations regarding of food safety.
  • Ability to grasp a business understanding of register coverage and its effect on guest service and the company's profit.
  • Ability to utilize strong verbal and interpersonal skills and speak effectively to groups of people.
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to lead a diversified work force.
  • Ability to work alone with minimal supervision or in a team environment as needed.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality of employee information.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Ability to implement and ensure compliance with existing and new policies.
  • Ability to make sound decisions in high stress situations.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English at a level sufficient to conduct employee meetings; provide detailed direction to staff, guests, and vendors; and write policies, procedures, reports and other business related documents and correspondence.
Responsibilities

  • Assists Chef, other Area manager, Culinary Leads, and Supervisors in ensuring guest‑ready operations for all food locations during operating hours.
  • Maintains effective management of the in‑park Food Services Department and informs Director of Food and Beverage of all major developments arising within the department
  • Supervise, schedule, develop and conduct performance appraisals on all seasonal staff.
  • Motivates supervisors, leads, and employees to constantly seek improvements in their individual performances.
  • Ensures the practice of corporate and divisional policies and procedures. Initiates corrective and improvement action upon the direction of the divisional director.
  • Assist in planning and development of all departmental policies and procedures within all food locations.
  • Ensure quality and cost control of food, beverage, and service levels at all times.
  • Monitors staffing levels in food production locations to meet in‑park demand.
  • Develops and implements training programs with regards to specific locations equipment with proper focus on operation, cleaning and maintenance.
  • Identifies issues as they arise and works quickly to find a solution.
  • Supports all culinary staff in achieving the highest quality result in the most efficient manner.
  • Performs all the intermediate functions of the Executive Chef, such as execution of product and yield testing, new recipe development, computer reporting.
  • Assists the Food Safety Auditor in follow‑up on location(s) sanitation, ensuring cleaning and sanitation projects are being completed to the highest standard.
  • Takes a hands on approach working with associates in all locations.
  • Works with the Catering Manager/Catering Kitchen Supervisor/Catering Staff to ensure events are executed on time, at the highest level to exceed guest expectations.
  • Takes an active role in Hiring, Training, and Development of staff to maintain the highest standards of food quality.
  • Adheres to and enforces all Cedar Fair and Valleyfair park policies and procedures including safety, attendance, EEO policies, and demonstrates commitment to customer service in all aspects of employment.
  • Adheres to and enforces all Cedar Fair and specific Park policies and procedures, including safety, attendance and EEO policies, and demonstrates commitment to customer service in all aspects of employment.
  • Other duties may be assigned.


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