Culinary Operations Manager

Great Circle Catering is a subsidiary of Port City Air and the Seacoast area’s premier full-service caterer for personal or corporate events including weddings, summer BBQs, holiday parties, in-flight meals, and more.

GCC has many off-site locations as well including a few mobile food trucks, the Southend Yacht Club, and the Airside Café and What-A-Crock.

GCC is adding an Operations Manager who will be responsible for assisting the Manager/Executive Chef in the effective management of staff and delivery of catering services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct the food preparation process and delegate tasks
• Prepare high quality dishes
• Assist the Executive Chef in creating menu items, recipes and develop dishes
• Supervise, motivate and work closely with staff at all levels
• Responsible for food hygiene practices
• Ensure food quality and standards are maintained for all dishes created
• Assist with determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering
• Ensure the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Experience managing in a high-volume catering, fine-dining catering and/or equivalent banquet events.
• Proven customer service experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to remain calm and courteous under pressure.
• Great attention to detail.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, quality and presentation.
• ServSafe or Food Handling Certification a plus.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Reliable transportation.
• Must pass the FAA and Homeland Security background checks as well as complete a pre-employment drug screening.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

BENEFITS For FT Employees

• 8 paid holidays
• Anthem medical (includes vision)
• HSA
• 401k after 90 days of employment
• $15,000 company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability coverage
• 80 hours paid vacation, accrued weekly at 1.53 hours per week
• Up to 56 hours of sick time. One (1) hour of sick time to be accrued every thirty (30) hours worked.