Job Description
Position Type: Support Staff/Restaurant Manager and Chef (Preferred)
Date Posted: 10/29/2025
Location: East Valley Institute of Technology- Main Campus
Date Available: TBD
Closing Date: Until Filled
Applications are being accepted for the position of Restaurant Manager and Chef (Preferred) for our 1601 W. Main Street, Mesa AZ 85201 campus location. Position Summary Under general supervision, the Restaurant Manager and Chef is responsible for overseeing daily operations of a 60-seat restaurant. Open schedule Monday through Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Duties include managing all aspects of restaurant operations, developing and maintaining a competitive menu, overseeing purchasing and budget management, and supervising staff to ensure efficient service and exceptional customer satisfaction. The Restaurant Manager will also recruit and employ EVIT culinary students, providing them with hands-on industry experience in a professional restaurant setting.
Job Type: Full Time, Exempt
Salary: $55,000 - $70,000 Placement in the range will be based on a combination of education, industry related experience, teaching experience, and certification. This position is eligible for performance-based bonus for exceeding financial goals and includes EVIT employee benefits.
Benefits: EVIT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: employer-paid Medical Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contribution, basic life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Our benefits package also provides a comprehensive choice of voluntary benefits that include dental, vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, short-term disability, prepaid legal, accident, and critical illness insurance. Please note, that it is mandatory to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System plan (ASRS), which includes the regular contribution rate of 11.86% for retirement and 0.14% for Long-Term Disability per pay period. EVIT matches the retirement contribution dollar for dollar.
Education and Experience: - Associate or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive restaurant or counter-service experience, including culinary management and staff supervision in a high-volume operation. •
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams of 5 or more kitchen and service staff.
- Proven knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations, with hands-on experience implementing and maintaining compliance in a commercial kitchen environment.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, train, and motivate diverse teams.
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment with shifting priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with culinary management software such as CostGuard, ChefTec, or equivalent.
Preferred Experience:
- Prior experience as a Chef or Executive Chef in a commercial kitchen, with demonstrated skill in menu development, food presentation, and culinary innovation.
- Combination experience as both a Restaurant Manager and Chef strongly preferred, reflecting a deep understanding of both front-of-house and back-of-house operations.
- Experience training or mentoring culinary students or apprentices in a professional restaurant setting.
- Experience implementing cost control strategies and maintaining profitability in a high-volume environment.
Licensing /Certification and Other Requirements:
- Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 IVP Fingerprint Card
- Proof of immunization against or immunity to measles and rubella if born after January 1, 1957.
- Current Serv Safe Food Protection Manager certification
Information about EVIT East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) is a career technical school that provides high school and adult students with the advanced skills and training needed to thrive in today's competitive job market. EVIT offers 50 career technical education programs, as well as Associate degrees in Nursing and Surgical Technology. EVIT prepares students for state and national licensing, industry certifications, internships, and the opportunity to earn college credit. EVIT programs are tuition-free for high school students who live within the following school districts: Apache Junction, Cave Creek, Chandler, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Higley, J.O. Combs, Mesa, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, and Tempe. EVIT offers adult programs that allow adults to improve their current skills or learn new skills. Adult programs have additional fees associated with them. For more information about EVIT, visit
EVIT Mission Statement To change lives by loving our students and serving our communities with a career and college preparatory training experience that produces a qualified workforce, meeting the market-driven needs of business and industry.
An Equal Opportunity Employer The East Valley Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any individual on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, marital status, religion, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, or socioeconomic status. In accordance with Arizona law and Governing Board Policy, the East Valley Institute of Technology maintains a smoke-free, tobacco-free work environment.
El Instituto de Tecnología del Valle Este es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos a ninguna persona por motivos reales o percibidos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad, edad, género, estado civil, religión, condición de veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, o situación socioeconómica. De conformidad con la ley de Arizona y la Política de la Junta Directiva, el Instituto de Tecnología del Valle Este mantiene un ambiente de trabajo libre de humo y tabaco.
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