OPERATIONS MANAGER I

Notice of Job Opening

POSTING DATE: 11/3/2026

POSITION: 124732 OPERATIONS MANAGER I

DEPARTMENT: CEED - Cont Edu and Econ Dev

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 11/17/2026

Classification Code AH75 / Slot 0000

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STATE SALARY RANGE

SC Pay Band GEN08 $46,206 - $62,322 - $78,540

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE - MIN: $46,206

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE - MAX: $62,322

HOURS: 40

CAMPUS: Culinary Hospitality Innovation Center

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

In this challenging role, you will be supporting the CEED - Cont Edu and Econ Dev department at Greenville Technical College. Duties may include any or all of the following.

Job Purpose

Direct and oversee the daily operations, administrative functions, facilities coordination, and program support activities of Culinary Hospitality Innovation in support of Culinary Arts academic and continuing education program offerings.

This position ensures the efficient delivery of culinary instruction, maintains compliance with institutional and industry standards, manages program resources and budgets, supports faculty and staff, and fosters partnerships with industry stakeholders.

Job Functions

Provide instructional support, oversee daily operations and purchasing, maintain safety compliance and facility upkeep, and actively pursue ongoing personal and professional development.

Coordinate with CIC faculty to ensure professional standards are being met in all courses.

Serve as an active instructor for CHI

Direct daily operations of CHI kitchen

Manage cleanliness of kitchen, inventory, and costing

Follow all state procurement regulations as directed by the purchasing department

Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws

Remain current on theories and practices related to subject field

Maintain professional relationships with students and colleagues

Ability to lift and move supplies up to 50 pounds.

Teaching

Coordinate with CIC faculty to ensure professional standards are being met

Participate in course development for new and existing courses

Provide classroom and hands-on instruction for assigned culinary courses.

Provide regular evaluation and feedback

Maintain records of grades and attendance and submit them within deadlines of each class

Operations and Purchasing:

Ensure classrooms, teaching kitchens, labs, and equipment are properly maintained and operational in accordance with the Department of Agriculture Health standards

Manage and maintain food inventory, recipe costing, and pricing

Maintain and conduct annual inventory of equipment

Follow all state procurement regulations as directed by the purchasing department

Summer Camp Operations

Coordinate week themes with Program Coordinator & CIC

Create Lab Packets with CIC

Prepare order lists & equipment lists for classes

Order weekly with Restaurant Depot and obtain other items locally

Prepare classes daily with mise en place and equipment

Reset the kitchen daily

Daily cleaning of kitchen, auditorium, and laundry

Safety Compliance and Maintenance

Maintain the MSDS and OSHA training logs

Maintain yearly food retail license with the Department of Agriculture

Coordinate equipment repairs and preventive maintenance schedules.

Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and food handling regulations, including ServSafe certifications

Purchase and manage janitorial supplies

Personal and Professional Development

Support special events, recruitment activities, and community outreach initiatives.

Remain current on theories and practices related to subject field

Maintain professional relationships with students and colleagues

xhibit effective oral and written skills

Service to College

Assist with building workforce and Industry partnerships

Support apprenticeship, internship, and workforce development initiatives.

Promote a culture of collaboration, customer service, safety, and continuous improvement.

Perform administrative duties as designated by the Department Head

Greenville Technical College is one of the largest institutions of higher learning in South Carolina and we invite you to consider becoming a part of our team!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A high school diploma and experience in culinary operations or a related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Education, or a related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years of work experience in operations management and supervisory roles.
• At least five (5) years of culinary experience as a chef and professional culinary-related certifications (i.e., Executive Chef, Executive Pastry Chef, ServSafe, and/or ACF) preferred.
• At least three years of teaching and curriculum development experience in a hospitality education or culinary arts program in an academic setting preferred.
• Experience in an ACF-accredited school with culinary labs preferred.
• Greenville Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply (EOE/AA/M/F/D/V) It is the policy of Greenville Technical College, in accordance with applicable laws, to recruit, hire, train, and promote people throughout all college levels, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
• All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity. *Greenville Technical College is a tobacco-free institution*