Guide overall strategic and operational direction of all F&B offerings for Cultivate Hope, including the Urban Farm, Corner Store and Groundswell Cafe to ensure an integrated, sustainable, standardized and profitable offering.
Deliver on the Matthew 25 expectations for margin, profitability, sustainability, nourishment and nutrition for all F&B offerings.
Work collaboratively with the Cultivate Hope team (staff and volunteers) to maximize their skills in a way that fits within the mission of Matthew 25.
Work with the chef and catering and events manager on seasonal menu creation featuring organically grown and seasonally featured produce from the Matthew 25 urban farm.
Work to make sure that all Cultivate Hope spaces are maximizing opportunities regarding food & beverage offerings.
Collaborate with the Cultivate Hope Education Manager, the Urban Farm Manager, and the Community building team to host educational workshops, food tastings and other community building activities centered around food.
Create and maintain department related guidelines and standard operating procedures.
Drive a positive work culture and environment and develop your team to ensure we are maximizing strengths and building a strong succession plan.
Develop, coach, evaluate, and train staff.
Plan and review results and expectations with employees on a regular basis.
Plan and assign work to others on the team based on goals, talents, and strengths.
Develop and oversee the budget of your function as well as all related F&B project budgets.
Provide cover in the cafe and for events for absences.
Recommend process improvements for increased efficiencies.
Display and promote company values.
Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
Caring about economically challenged people and neighborhoods.
Desire and drive for your work to contribute to an inclusive and sustainable society.
Commitment to the organization’s mission.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with prevalent professional demeanor.
Ability to mentor, train, motivate, direct and empower a team.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
Highly motivated.
Well-developed interpersonal skills.
Creative and innovative.
Ability to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing, and regulated environment.
Ability to develop personnel to support present and future operations.
Analytical skills to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
Ability to work effectively across departmental teams.
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new approaches.
Maintain professional technical knowledge.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Products, Square and ability to learn new systems quickly.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, in food, event planning, sales & marketing required.
Previous leadership experience in F&B operations required.
Excellent business acumen; ability to set budgets and targets, drive profitability and understand the P&L.
Learn more about this role at https://www.matthew-25.org/who-we-are/join-our-team/
Benefits include PTO, health insurance, Simple IRA match, short term disability and paid holidays.
