Executive Sous Chef - Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
About the Job
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience
Additional Information
Employee and Labor Management
- Provide leadership and direction to a diverse unionized, non-exempt workforce. Develop and maintain a positive and collaborative working environment that promotes, open communication, consistency, fairness, and opportunities for continuous learning while achieving the vision and mission of HUDS and the University.
- Develop and maintain positive, inclusive, and professional relationships with culinary and front-line service staff via two-way communication, timely feedback, collaboration, and consistent visibility in the kitchen and work unit.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with Union Shop Stewards.
- Interview candidates and hire based on approved staffing pattern and budget. Complete culinary probationary employee evaluation form as required.
- In collaboration with HUDS’ culinary team, develop and implement relevant trainings to increase knowledge and ability of cooks and other kitchen staff.
- Ensure performance expectations and work rules are clearly communicated and implemented via regular coaching, mentoring and regular staff meetings.
- In consultation with Human Resources, imposes corrective action measures as needed while complying with the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and University policy and procedure.
- Participates in grievance hearings and arbitrations. Submit answers to grievances per the timelines outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- In collaboration with Management Team, ensure Kronos timekeeping system is accurately and regularly maintained. Process timecards and absence requests in a timely manner and per HUDS policy and procedure.
- Assist with the development and implementation of new policies and procedures.
Source : Harvard University