Assistant Food Service Director

SAGE Dining Services® is seeking a dynamic and organized Assistant Food Service Director to join our team at a prestigious multi-campus private school in Albuquerque. As a part of our team, you’ll benefit from the school’s schedule, which includes being off for major holidays.

The Assistant Food Service Director will manage catering services, collaborate with the chef on menu development, budget for events, and ensure the accuracy of invoicing. This role also includes overseeing event setups, decor, and production. Additionally, the AFSD will lead the coffee shop, create seasonal specials, drive marketing efforts, and manage pricing.

Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in catering, retail, and food service, with a proven ability to deliver exceptional events. We seek a confident leader who excels in customer service and embodies the principle of "Unreasonable Hospitality" to deliver outstanding dining experiences and build connections within the community.

If you are a creative, hands-on food service professional with strong leadership skills, a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences, and a commitment to building lasting connections within the community, apply today!

Salary Range: $58,000 -$62,000

Time Commitment: Full Time

What you'll get:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Collaborative environment.
• Emphasis on training and development.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Mission based company with values you trust.
• Appreciative community.
• Tremendous amount of resources and tools at your fingertips.

What you'll do:

• Demonstrate exemplary customer service skills and develop client relationships.
• Assist in general location management as part of the SAGE management team.
• Assist in ordering and inventory management, scheduling, catering and production, as needed.
• Communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively.
• Implement and maintain HACCP standards.
• Participate in the interviewing, hiring, training, and ongoing mentoring of the team.
• Lead by example.

What you'll need:

• Culinary degree preferred, but not required.
• Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Fluency in sanitation and safety standards.
• Dynamic get-it-done work ethic.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to plan and organize with proficiency.

About SAGE

Working for SAGE means being part of a community. You’d work alongside creative, enthusiastic Team Members who share your passion for culinary excellence. You’d also make a difference in an academic community and bring excitement to the dining hall with made-from-scratch, Chef-inspired recipes that delight students, faculty, staff, and parents.

SAGE embraces the uniqueness of everyone in our family: Team Members, suppliers, guests, and client communities. Our diversity fuels our innovation, which drives our growth. Every voice matters.

Guided by our founding principles of respect and partnership, we offer fulfilling careers for Team Members, market access for small local suppliers, and a joyful celebration of inclusiveness and multiculturalism through the fresh, authentic, and yummy foods we serve.

Positions at SAGE provide competitive wages and benefits, with hours that offer a better work-life balance than those at a restaurant. We create careers, not just jobs, with significant opportunity for growth and promotion. Team Members learn SAGE Standards and enhance their skill set through extensive training in food safety, allergen awareness, and preventing eating disorders.

SAGE has enjoyed steady, organic growth for the past 30 years, and we now serve independent schools and private colleges across North America. We continue to grow and raise the bar in food service for the educational market to create exceptional dining experiences that delight the senses, inspire minds, and foster community. Come, rise with us!

Successful final candidates for the position may be required to fulfill location-specific health and safety requirements.

This job advertisement should not be misconstrued as an offer of employment or a comprehensive listing of position responsibilities/expectations.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you are a candidate living in California, or applying for a position in California, please visit https://www.sagedining.com/blog/post/156768/california-consumer-privacy-notice-to-california-employees-and-job-applicants for information regarding SAGE's California Privacy practices.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $58,000 - $62,000