EXECUTIVE CHEF

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel is hiring motivated, dependable, and team-orientated individuals for jobs that advance UGA's mission of Public Service and Outreach. The Georgia Center, located on campus across from Stegeman Coliseum, is the campus hub for the development and administration of non-credit professional and continuing education courses as well as home of the only on-campus hotel.

40.0 hour work week with flexible availablity required, Sunday through Saturday.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

This is administrative and supervisory work involving the development of recipes and menus in a major food establishment. This position requires a higher skill level and longer work hours than the Chef in the meal plan area. Work involves the supervision of special events preparation in accordance with recipes and menus. Work requires training employees on the retail side and preparation and inventory control. Activities and decisions are varied in nature, requiring the solving of both common and unusual problems. Direction is received from an administrative superior on matters pertaining to special menus and operating policies.

Frequently stand and walk, speak and hear, use of hands to finger/handle objects, tools, controls, and keyboards; frequently reach with hands and arms. Safely move and handle up to 45lbs frequently. Ability to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and or crawl. Occasionally operates a motor vehicle. Occasionally work with risk of violence, presence of fumes or airborne particles. Occasionally work in outdoor weather conditions. Occasionally works with risk of electrical shock, and work around vibrations.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

To recruit, train and direct a team of culinary professionals that ensure culinary excellence in preparation and presentation of food products for all outlets within the Georgia Center.

Control of all elements related to profit and loss within the kitchen operation.

Develop and be accountable for a safety culture that creates a work environment that is focused on the health and safety of our guests and employees.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Georgia Center personnel, university officials, clients, employees and the general public.

Support the Georgia Center's Sales and Marketing efforts as it relates to Food and Beverage

Conduct and attend all requried department meetings, and other duties as assigned.