The Culinary Arts Institute Business Manager

The Culinary Arts Institute Business Manager is responsible for procurement responsibilities in a facility that houses degree and non-degree culinary programs along with a retail bistro, café and special events.

The Culinary Arts Institute Business Manager reports to the Director of the Culinary Arts Institute; this position will lead a team of lab aides. Specifically, the Culinary Manager is responsible for skillfully purchasing enough products with an understanding of the production timing and storage space condition and limitations. He or she spends most of their time between their purchasing and inventory management duties in an office environment, but will also be responsible for the business management of the CAI facility and the college’s retail teaching environments. The Business Manager will work hand-in-hand with the Culinary Arts Institute teaching faculty to maintain the operation of this unique educational setting.

Additionally he/she is responsible for the sanitation and maintenance of the food production areas and related equipment. The Business Manager will generally work 5 days per week between 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., but it may be necessary to work an adjusted schedule when needed as the Culinary Arts Institute facility operates 7-days a week.

This is a 12-month Full-Time position that reports directly to the Director of The Culinary Arts Institute and Divisional Dean.

The successful candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Entrepreneurial spirit and drive needed to work effectively within a new facility.
• 2-3 years purchasing and vendor management experience in a culinary establishment.
• Bachelor degree in Business Administration.
• Proven management experience including training and development of team.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and physically perform requirements of job.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills are required with the ability to quickly learn new programs.
• Able to work well with others and participate as part of a team.
• Able to multi-task in a professional, respectful manner with keen attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license required.

For the complete job description and to apply for this position, please visit http://www.mc3.edu under "Career Opportunities." Review process will begin on 2/11/13 and will be ongoing until the position is filled.

Montgomery County Community College is an EOE.