
Website Publix
Job Description:
A Senior Managing Chef’s primary responsibility is to manage the operation of the Apron’s Cooking School and Catering. This includes scheduling and teaching various cooking classes, supporting new store openings, acting as key developer of culinary content for cooking classes, supporting strategic initiatives as assigned and being responsible for performance results, operations, and customer satisfaction.
Job Responsibilities:
- works with the Store Manager and Meals RBU to set goals for the Cooking School and Catering, review results and improve operations with weekly book keeping functions
- oversees food and housewares ordering, quality of inventory and product, and drives sales through cross merchandising for local and seasonal demands for Cooking School and Catering; coordinates ordering with department managers
- manages and maintains local Cooking School class calendar, including acting as a key developer of class curriculum and determination of class cancellation.
- teaches Cooking School classes and recruits local guest chefs to teach cooking classes
- coordinates class scheduling with Meals Retail Business Unit
- schedules and participates in business calls and other outside activities and community events required to promote Cooking School and Catering, including promoting private classes as well as recruiting new students
- supervises, evaluates, schedules and trains Apron’s associates (including Cooking Schools and Catering); participates in hiring and disciplinary actions when applicable
- serves as the celebrity chef/guest chef contact and media liaison and coordinates guest visits
- actively pursues media and public relations opportunities to promote the Apron’s programs and supports media engagements by making appearances on local television and radio segments and providing content for news paper and magazine articles.
- actively cultivates relationships in the community that drives class offerings
- manages and coordinates Catering deliveries
- oversees the operation of equipment and cutting tools
- assists customers regarding recipe and food related questions, through phone calls, e-mails and face-to-face conversations
- reinforces sanitation, security and safety guidelines
- manages enrollment activities in Eventbrite & manages on line and instore payment
- travels to support other cooking school locations and assists in the training and development of new associates/ resident chefs
Job Requirements:
- at least five years experience in a culinary field
- 2 years experience teaching culinary classes
- having published recipes and/or cookbooks
- ability to read, write and do simple math problems, and understand profit and loss statements
- ability to define problems, plan work, use logic, and draw conclusions
- effective communication and interpersonal skills
- basic computer skills and
- a willingness to travel (by car or air) with potential overnight stays
Job Details:
Company: Publix
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Job Location: Tallahassee, FL, US
Application Deadline: N/A
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