Chef/Food Production Manager

This position contributes to the programming of the Center’s Washington campus. The incumbent manages food services at the CHS, which include, but are not limited to, day-to-day lunch and beverage services and special events. Through its effectiveness, it provides a safe & hospitable environment to all the Center’s personnel who work on campus as well as: (1) the research fellows who reside on campus, special programs attendees, and (3) visitors who come to use the Center’s library and facilities.

Researches, designs, shops for, and prepares lunch menus five days per week for Center personnel; fellowship, special attendee and library user programs; and Center visitors. Maintains standards of excellence for the kitchen and dining experience (examples include but are not limited to: quality product purchased; tasty, attractive and nutritious scratch meals presented; diverse cuisines executed; dietary restrictions accommodated; clean and safe kitchen and dining room environment; little product waste; etc.). Supervises support staff and delegates as needed.
Responsible for kitchen sanitation and recycling programs according to University and District of Columbia guidelines. Responsible for kitchen laundry program.
Accountable for proper receiving procedures, handling, inventory and storage of food, beverage, cleaning and disposable product inventories.
Monitors condition of dining services space including furniture and equipment and alerts appropriates staff of needed repairs/replacements (in coordination with Hospitality Manager).
Financial responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the planning and implementation of the Center’s dining budget (in coordination with the Hospitality Manager) and the tracking, reconciling, and monitoring of expense activities.
Provides support to hospitality team when vacation or unexpected absence prevents or takes away Hospitality Manager and/or team members from regular duties, presuming such assistance is requested/negotiated.
Responsible for kitchen, dining room, satellite pantries and storage spaces, equipment maintenance, and cleaning.

Bachelor's degree required. 5+ yrs. of production and management experience required.

• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.