Hospitality Instructor

Summary

Would you like to use your hospitality skills to lead and inspire others? Are you dedicated to health and nutrition? Are you versatile and skilled at both front of house and back of house? Would you prefer a 9am – 5pm, Monday-Friday, daytime work schedule? The Academy at Glengary, Inc., might be the right place for you.

The Academy is seeking a compassionate and motivated candidate to join our team at our Sarasota Campus (1910 Glengary Street, FL 34231). We focus on the 8-Dimensions of Wellness (emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, and spiritual) in support of adults recovering from mental illness. We are seeking a high-energy candidate who thrives on teamwork and service to others.

Employment Overview

All Academy positions are hands-on, direct service roles that support the rehabilitation process. This includes training and coaching duties both on-site as well as at community-based employment settings. Experience working with persons with mental illness or other disabilities is preferred, although not required.

The Hospitality Instructor is a full-time position whose primary duties include:

• Co-manage Academy dining room and kitchen, in partnership with the Academy’s Chef Instructor.
• Work side-by-side with Academy members (adults living with disabilities) in all aspects of hospitality and culinary operations: front of house including dining room setup, table service and clean-up; back of house including menu planning, meal preparation, food safety, sanitation and clean-up.
• Role model professional workplace behaviors, attitudes and relationships.
• Operate computers, cash register, point of sale, electronic devices and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Assume additional vocational rehabilitation responsibilities, as assigned.

Overview of Requirements

• Education: Technical or college degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience. High School diploma/GED required.
• Ideal candidate demonstrates proficiency in these skill areas:
  • Customer service
  • Front of house
  • Back of house
• A passion for service and helping others.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Adaptability
• Be a non-smoker both on and off site
• Willingness to submit to alcohol and drug screen upon hiring, and random drug testing while employed
• Subject to State of Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and local law enforcement checks
• Valid Florida Driver's License, subject to a DMV records check and approval by Academy at Glengary, Inc., insurance carrier
• Possess a privately owned vehicle or must be able to access locations, possibly at a moment's notice, that may not be accessed by public transportation

Please note: This posting is an overview of job duties for advertising purposes and not intended to be a complete job description. For a complete job description, please email your request.

Compensation

Starting salary range is $45,000 – 52,000/year.

Employee Benefits

• 9 paid holidays
• Paid Leave policy
• Health Insurance (Florida Blue), fully covered by Academy, no monthly premium for employee.
• Vision and Dental, optional
• Disability and Life insurance provided, paid by Academy
• Company mobile phone provided
• 401K plan with employer match

Application Process

Option 1

Complete the form below and attach your resume. Your information will be sent over an encrypted connection.

Option 2

You may also send a printed resume along with a cover letter and a minimum of three references to the address below:

William McKeever, Director
Academy at Glengary
1819 Glengary Street
Sarasota, FL 34231

Phone inquiries are welcome at: (941) 921-9936

Academy at Glengary, Inc., provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Academy at Glengary, Inc., complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination.