Cafe Back of House Manager

This position is responsible for overseeing Back of House operations and managing the culinary team, while providing support to the Director of Food Services and contributing to the overall objectives of Common Grounds Café. Some Sundays and Wednesday nights are required. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

·         Manage back-of-house (BOH) inventory 

·         Coordinate catering events alongside the Director, overseeing food production and catering (Proverbs 16:3) 

·         Write prep sheets for each department to ensure assigned tasks are completed 

·         Collaborate with staff on daily tasks 

·         Oversee produce and cookie orders 

·         Manage the Blend Scheduling app for BOH employees (1 Thessalonians 5:11) 

·         Communicate with vendors, including placing orders, and handling invoices 

·         Maintain kitchen equipment (Luke 16:10) 

·         Ensure standardized recipes are followed for all preparations 

·         Keep a clean and safe kitchen environment in accordance with food safety regulations (1 Corinthians 10:31) 

·         Communicating any new information to the Director of Food Services as it arises (Ecclesiastes 4:9) 

·         Write and communicate daily specials to FOH staff (Proverbs 15:23) 

·         Supervise the production and service of school lunches 

·         Conduct end-of-month inventory 

·         Monitor food costs to maintain levels between 38-40% (2 Corinthians 9:6-7) 

·         Function as a productive member of the church staff and attending staff meetings in coordination with your direct supervisor (Romans 12:4-5) 

·         Performing other duties as assigned by your supervisor (Colossians 3:23) 

 

Job Skills and Competencies: 

·         Effective verbal and written communication skills 

·         Hold a ServSafe Food Manager Certification 

·         Minimum of 4 years of experience in the food service industry 

·         Graduate from culinary school with leadership experience 

·         The ability to work efficiently and effectively in team situations is critical, as well as the ability to work independently 

·         Organization, administrative and leadership skills (1 Corinthians 14:40) 

·         Social perceptiveness – being aware of diverse personalities and having Godly discernment to react and respond to situations as needed (Philippians 2:4) 

 

·         Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) software 

 

   

Other Qualifications: 

·         Calvary Chapel must be your home church with regular attendance 

·         Keep the ministry in the forefront of all you do, with a servant heart and optimistic attitude 

·         (Philippians 2:3) 

·         Conduct yourself in a manner that reinforces the core values and mission of Calvary Chapel and agree to our Statement of Faith 

·         Function as a productive part of the church staff and attend staff meetings in coordination with direct supervisor 

 

·         Demonstrate a mature, ongoing personal relationship with Jesus through spiritual and moral integrity 

·         Strong commitment to the vision and mission of Calvary Chapel Melbourne (John 13:34-35) 

·         Fruit of the Spirit is consistently displayed in your life, as a reflection of God’s love to colleagues and visitors (Galatians 5:22-23)