Qualifications

• Prior restaurant experience
• Prior experience in kitchen management
• Prior experience in preparing meals for large numbers of people
• Champion of mission, values, and culture of Hope Church
• Demonstrated capacity to lead and administrate
• Desire to learn & grow in hospitality & event management

SUMMARY & OBJECTIVE:

• Responsibilities include – but are not limited to – creating a warm atmosphere, assisting in providing exceptional meals and service for all Hope events

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Able to work efficiently & effectively with a variety of people & personalities
• Able to give direction & coaching to volunteers
• Excellent communication skills
  • Driving Excellence in:
    • Service: Seek to serve Hope Church guests, volunteers & staff politely and efficiently. Anticipate needs & look for ways to raise the bar
    • Environment: Ensure that the kitchen environment is warm, inviting, and conducive to community. Keep the space clean and organized at all times. Maintain proper signage, as necessary.

GENERAL EXPECTATION

• Must be able to mult-task in a manner that is calming & supportive to those you work with
• Efficient in time management & troubleshooting skills
• Able to follow directions & function independently
• Ensure that Missouri Department of Health rules and regulations are appropriately followed
• Keep the kitchen in good working order

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory of all staples for the kitchen, beverage room, coffee bar and classrooms
• Responsible for oversight of cleaning during meals/events
  • Cleaning/disinfection of tables
  • Restocking of supplies, drinks, etc.
  • Ensuring that volunteers are in place
• Able to serve in all aspects of the job
  • Serving line
  • Taking money
  • Beverage bar
  • Coffee bar
• Responsible for setting up table designs for meals and events
  • Organization
  • Must have excellent management and time management skills
  • Maintain & Organize beverage area, stock room, coffee bar and B classrooms
• Additional responsibilities:
  • Flexible schedule that allows for evening and weekend events
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Keep an accurate account of kitchen supplies and equipment
  • Ensure that adequate staples are on hand – coffee, condiments and paper products
  • Launder towels, linens and table coverings

I understand that I may be asked to support additional ministries, events, or programs supported by Hope Church that are not listed above. Possibilities include but are not limited to:

• Creative Arts
• Christmas Eve Services
• Hope Intro
• Candy Hunt
• Harvest Party
• Camps
• Outreach
• Missions
• Hope Creative Group

REQUIREMENTS (knowledge, skills, abilities, education, etc.)

• Prior restaurant or catering experience
• Champion of mission, values, and culture of Hope Church