Grill General Manager at Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale – Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The Food Service Operations Manager is responsible for the leadership and development of Food and Beverage Ministry of Calvary Chapel, whose purpose is to provide a Christian environment for fellowship and discipleship to the Body of Christ, To be direct communication with Director of Food Service in decision making for the Grill, Cafe, Hub, Generous Cafe & Bookstore as well as all other areas of food and beverage service for Calvary Chapel.

This position interacts with all ministries using food and beverages in their ministry, the church body, staff and the general public. You must have a servant's heart and have the ability to work with the fast changing and last-minute needs of our staff and fellowship body. Their servants' heart will be displayed in their leadership style, giving all glory to God. Areas of functioning include oversight special events and working with the Director of Food Services, planning for future growth and expansion and oversight of all operational aspects of food and service.

You are:

• Convinced a relationship with Jesus changes everything in a person's life

• Committed to keeping your family as your first ministry

• Dedicated in your personal study of God's Word

• Consistently placing a high priority on worship and your personal prayer life

• An excellent and generous steward of your personal finances

• Obedient to God to take a Sabbath and make space for soul-keeping

• Deeply compassionate towards people who are in need or hurting

• Excited about global missions and local outreach - you want to change the world

• A part of a healthy friendship community and accountability circle

• Willing to give up personal pleasures and freedoms in order to live a life above reproach and that is aligned with our Leadership Covenant

You will:

• Provide a Christ-like environment in which staff, volunteers and the body are warmly received and encouraged

• Maintain the vision for the Food and Beverage Ministry. Forecasting future needs, planning for increased volume, maintaining equipment, managing staffing levels, and oversight of event planning

• Hold Managers, Executive Chef and Supervisors accountable for high levels of performance within the Ministry

• Make decisions regarding hiring, separations, and counseling

• Review, maintain payroll reports, and weekly punch edits alongside the Executive Chef and the Assistant General Manager

• Forecast staff and volunteer needs for weekly service times and special events

• Plan for future school food and beverage needs. Including forecasting staffing, products, equipment needs and layout of space

• Plan for future school food and beverage needs. Including forecasting staffing, products, equipment needs and layout of space

• Have oversight of ministry invoices being processed and ensure billing statement is turned into Accounting in a timely manner

• Be responsible for keys and cash handling

• Review monthly inventory with Executive Chef and Director of Food Services conducted by FOH and BOH

• Adhere to all health and safety standards, inspections and training

• Review and communicate all health department inspections and comments with Management Team

• Collaborate with Training and Volunteer Coordinator to achieve active volunteer(s) goal

• Plan and oversee facilitation of regular training updates and quarterly all-staff training meetings

• Develop processes and procedures to create efficiency, organization and excelled execution of food service

• Facilitate regular manager meetings

• Conduct regular one on ones with Managers and Supervisors, reviews twice annually

You have:

• Heart and vision for the Food and Beverage Ministry along with a strong call to this ministry

• The Gift of Hospitality

• Excellent teaching skills

• Strong interpersonal skills relating to staff, volunteers, pastors, church body, vendors, and general public

• Flexible with strong time management skills

• Critical thinking with the ability to initiate plans

• Ability to prioritize needs

• Creativity in problem solving

• Diverse background in work history with experience in all types of food services

• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time, yet able to focus on the work at hand to carry to completion

What you are required to know:

• We are an EEO employer

• You may have to bend, sit or stand for prolonged periods of time, lift, pull, push and/or move up to 45 lbs.

• This is a full-time (45+ hours/week) salary exempt position

• You must have an open flexible schedule with the ability to travel for ministry needs.

• This role meets the material duties and responsibilities requirements set forth in IRS guidance to receive a tax-free tuition discount at Calvary Christian Academy

• This job description in no way implies that the duties listed here are the only ones the employee can be required to perform. The employee is expected to perform other tasks, duties and training as dictated by their supervisor

• As an employee of and an associate minister of the Gospel, Calvary Chapel expects all employees to:

  • Participate and lead regular times of prayer, devotion and worship as a regular aspect of your role on staff.

  • Teach from the Bible in the appropriate environments inclusive of staff meetings, conferences, camps and/or outreach events.

Work Schedule:

Staff culture is important to what we do. To love like family, we require all staff to attend all staff meetings, department meetings and serve with a willing heart especially at all major campus events. Full time (40 hours/week) Available during weekends and late evenings to meet the needs of the ministry, flexible beyond that.