Shared-use Kitchen Manager

University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture

Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Not specified
Bachelor's degree required
5 years professional experience in culinary arts or food operations
Strong leadership and organizational skills
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is seeking a Shared-use Kitchen Manager for the Arkansas Food Innovation Center to oversee daily operations and support local food entrepreneurs in Northwest Arkansas. The ideal candidate should have a background in culinary arts or food operations with strong leadership skills and a passion for entrepreneurship

Job Summary

  • The Arkansas Food Innovation Center at the Market Center of the Ozarks is a state-of-the-art facility designed to empower local food entrepreneurs and farmers.
  • This role involves managing daily kitchen operations, overseeing tenant onboarding, and ensuring strict compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
  • The position offers a vibrant work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance within the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is seeking a Shared-use Kitchen Manager for the Arkansas Food Innovation Center to oversee daily operations and support local food entrepreneurs in Northwest Arkansas. The ideal candidate should have a background in culinary arts or food operations with strong leadership skills and a passion for entrepreneurship.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits eligible: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 5 years professional experience in culinary arts or food operations
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills
  • Experience managing food safety and sanitation standards
  • Ability to work with diverse stakeholders

Nice-to-have

  • Degree in Culinary Arts or Food Science
  • Experience supporting food startups and small businesses
  • Demonstrated grant writing and program development skills
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and customer-service orientation
  • Experience with The Food Corridor software

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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