{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"5fe29bc236864fbafeb9ebad","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5fe29bc236864fbafeb9ebad","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5fe29bc236864fbafeb9ebad","title":"Program Manager, CHEFS Culinary Training","description":"At Episcopal Community Services (ECS), employees work with participants who may be experiencing homelessness, behavioral health conditions, substance use challenges, and other difficult life circumstances. While this work is meaningful and mission-driven, it can at times be stressful, demanding, or unpredictable. Employees are expected to exercise sound judgment, remain aware of their surroundings, follow established safety, communication, and de-escalation procedures, participate in all required trainings, and promptly report incidents, threats, injuries, or unsafe conditions, in accordance with ECS policies and procedures.\nThis position is a fully onsite, client-facing role that requires in-person interaction and direct service delivery to participants at ECS program locations. Due to the essential nature of the duties and the need for consistent in-person engagement with clients, remote work or work-from-home arrangements are not available for this position.\nSALARY:\nExternal Candidates: $96,995 - $98,450\nInternal Candidates: $99,905 - $101,360 Based on Longevity\nPOSITION SUMMARY\nThe Program Manager leads CHEFS’ culinary training program, integrating durable skills, life skills, job readiness, and culinary curriculum into a cohesive, trauma-informed program for individuals who are actively experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming unhoused. Running 5–6 cohorts per program year, the Program Manager begins each day in the classroom with students and coordinates closely with the Cook Trainers, Associate Director of CHEFS and Social Enterprise, Employment Specialist, Data and Impact Analyst, and Director of Workforce Development to support student success from intake through job placement.\nA TEACHING ENVIRONMENT\nCHEFS is, first and foremost, a school. Every member of our team — regardless of role or formal training authority — interacts with, guides, and helps develop our students. All staff are expected to approach their daily work as an opportunity to teach: modeling professionalism, sharing knowledge generously, and setting an example through their craft. Whether demonstrating a technique, explaining a process, or simply working alongside a student, everyone at CHEFS contributes to our students’ growth and success.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\nProgram Design & Instruction\nIntegrate durable skills, life skills, job readiness, and culinary curriculum into a cohesive, trauma-informed program.\nBegin each day in the classroom, leading instruction in durable and life skills.\nManage 5–6 cohorts per program year, with daily classes running 9:00 AM–4:00 PM.\nEnsure services are delivered in compliance with funding objectives, expected outcomes, and high standards of practice.\nPlan and execute graduations and other participant-centered events.\nStudent Intake & Case Management\nOversee student intake and case management in partnership with the Associate Director / Executive Chef, Cook Trainer, Employment Specialist, and Data and Impact Analyst.\nManage student attendance and progress tracking.\nConduct student one-on-ones to support their professional goals and individualized education plans.\nPartnerships & External Relationships\nBuild and maintain employment partnerships, referral sources, and connections to City resources that benefit students.\nRecruit, coordinate, and schedule guest instructors and special-workshop leaders.\nCollaborate with other ECS departments to extend culinary training and job-readiness opportunities to clients across the organization.\nAdministrative & Compliance\nEnsure programmatic compliance with public and private funder requirements.\nRecord data, progress, and outcomes required to secure and maintain program funding.\nPartner with Workforce Development leadership and the Data and Impact Analyst to provide accurate information for required funder reporting.\nCoordinate and manage student stipends and student classroom purchases.\nManage the program budget in coordination with the Director of Workforce Development and monitor controllable budget expenditures for the operational aspects of the program.\nDevelop and maintain operational policies, procedures, program materials, orientations, and schedules.\nTeam & Collaboration\nCoordinate closely with the Cook Trainers, Associate Director / Executive Chef, Employment Specialist, Data and Impact Analyst, and Director of Workforce Development.\nCross-train staff to ensure redundancy of knowledge across instructional and employment functions.\nParticipate in and convene team meetings to advance programmatic and organizational goals.\nProvide appropriate crisis intervention and emergency response involving participants, in partnership with program and Workforce Development leadership.\nPerform other relevant duties as assigned.\nSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES\nThe Program Manager partners closely with the Director of Workforce Development and coordinates the Employment Specialist, the Associate Director of CHEFS and Social Enterprise, Cook Trainers, and other team members to support student success, and may provide oversight of transitional employee(s) as assigned.\nQUALIFICATIONS\nRequired\nBA in Education, Social Work, Counseling Psychology, a related field, or the equivalent in relevant work experience.\nMinimum of 2 years of supervisory experience, with demonstrated ability to lead a dynamic, evolving employment and training team.\nDemonstrated experience in training and employment, preferably for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.\nComfort with the harm-reduction model and experience working with a multi-cultural, low-income population.\nAbility to adapt curriculum and lesson plans to the needs of adult learners with various barriers to learning.\nAbility to meet complex, measurable programmatic outcomes and report accurately to a variety of funders.\nExcellent written, oral, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and demonstrable computer skills.\nKnowledge of community resources; ability to establish and model healthy boundaries; commitment to confidentiality.\nPreferred\nMaster’s-level degree.\nPrevious program management experience.\nExperience stewarding new or pilot programs to success.\nExperience managing grants and compliance for workforce development programs.\nPRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS\nMust secure and pass fingerprint image (Live Scan) screening, a background check, and annual TB screenings. The incumbent will honor and abide by Episcopal Community Services’ organizational values and its policies and procedures.\nMission Essential\nDemonstrate behavior that supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values.\nAdhere to all program, funder, and organizational policies, and procedures.\nCommunicate effectively and model integrity, fairness, and ethical business practices.\nECS offers industry leading healthcare benefits to support your\nphysical and mental well-being.\nECS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records as consistent with San Francisco's Fair Chance Ordinance.\nECS values a workplace where every individual is respected, supported, and given equal opportunity to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.","company":"Episcopal Community Services","rawCompany":"episcopal community services","city":"Millbrae","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-05T01:27:39.369Z","occupations":[],"industries":[],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Manager, CHEFS Culinary Training","description":"At Episcopal Community Services (ECS), employees work with participants who may be experiencing homelessness, behavioral health conditions, substance use challenges, and other difficult life circumstances. While this work is meaningful and mission-driven, it can at times be stressful, demanding, or unpredictable. Employees are expected to exercise sound judgment, remain aware of their surroundings, follow established safety, communication, and de-escalation procedures, participate in all required trainings, and promptly report incidents, threats, injuries, or unsafe conditions, in accordance with ECS policies and procedures.\nThis position is a fully onsite, client-facing role that requires in-person interaction and direct service delivery to participants at ECS program locations. Due to the essential nature of the duties and the need for consistent in-person engagement with clients, remote work or work-from-home arrangements are not available for this position.\nSALARY:\nExternal Candidates: $96,995 - $98,450\nInternal Candidates: $99,905 - $101,360 Based on Longevity\nPOSITION SUMMARY\nThe Program Manager leads CHEFS’ culinary training program, integrating durable skills, life skills, job readiness, and culinary curriculum into a cohesive, trauma-informed program for individuals who are actively experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming unhoused. Running 5–6 cohorts per program year, the Program Manager begins each day in the classroom with students and coordinates closely with the Cook Trainers, Associate Director of CHEFS and Social Enterprise, Employment Specialist, Data and Impact Analyst, and Director of Workforce Development to support student success from intake through job placement.\nA TEACHING ENVIRONMENT\nCHEFS is, first and foremost, a school. Every member of our team — regardless of role or formal training authority — interacts with, guides, and helps develop our students. All staff are expected to approach their daily work as an opportunity to teach: modeling professionalism, sharing knowledge generously, and setting an example through their craft. Whether demonstrating a technique, explaining a process, or simply working alongside a student, everyone at CHEFS contributes to our students’ growth and success.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\nProgram Design & Instruction\nIntegrate durable skills, life skills, job readiness, and culinary curriculum into a cohesive, trauma-informed program.\nBegin each day in the classroom, leading instruction in durable and life skills.\nManage 5–6 cohorts per program year, with daily classes running 9:00 AM–4:00 PM.\nEnsure services are delivered in compliance with funding objectives, expected outcomes, and high standards of practice.\nPlan and execute graduations and other participant-centered events.\nStudent Intake & Case Management\nOversee student intake and case management in partnership with the Associate Director / Executive Chef, Cook Trainer, Employment Specialist, and Data and Impact Analyst.\nManage student attendance and progress tracking.\nConduct student one-on-ones to support their professional goals and individualized education plans.\nPartnerships & External Relationships\nBuild and maintain employment partnerships, referral sources, and connections to City resources that benefit students.\nRecruit, coordinate, and schedule guest instructors and special-workshop leaders.\nCollaborate with other ECS departments to extend culinary training and job-readiness opportunities to clients across the organization.\nAdministrative & Compliance\nEnsure programmatic compliance with public and private funder requirements.\nRecord data, progress, and outcomes required to secure and maintain program funding.\nPartner with Workforce Development leadership and the Data and Impact Analyst to provide accurate information for required funder reporting.\nCoordinate and manage student stipends and student classroom purchases.\nManage the program budget in coordination with the Director of Workforce Development and monitor controllable budget expenditures for the operational aspects of the program.\nDevelop and maintain operational policies, procedures, program materials, orientations, and schedules.\nTeam & Collaboration\nCoordinate closely with the Cook Trainers, Associate Director / Executive Chef, Employment Specialist, Data and Impact Analyst, and Director of Workforce Development.\nCross-train staff to ensure redundancy of knowledge across instructional and employment functions.\nParticipate in and convene team meetings to advance programmatic and organizational goals.\nProvide appropriate crisis intervention and emergency response involving participants, in partnership with program and Workforce Development leadership.\nPerform other relevant duties as assigned.\nSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES\nThe Program Manager partners closely with the Director of Workforce Development and coordinates the Employment Specialist, the Associate Director of CHEFS and Social Enterprise, Cook Trainers, and other team members to support student success, and may provide oversight of transitional employee(s) as assigned.\nQUALIFICATIONS\nRequired\nBA in Education, Social Work, Counseling Psychology, a related field, or the equivalent in relevant work experience.\nMinimum of 2 years of supervisory experience, with demonstrated ability to lead a dynamic, evolving employment and training team.\nDemonstrated experience in training and employment, preferably for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.\nComfort with the harm-reduction model and experience working with a multi-cultural, low-income population.\nAbility to adapt curriculum and lesson plans to the needs of adult learners with various barriers to learning.\nAbility to meet complex, measurable programmatic outcomes and report accurately to a variety of funders.\nExcellent written, oral, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and demonstrable computer skills.\nKnowledge of community resources; ability to establish and model healthy boundaries; commitment to confidentiality.\nPreferred\nMaster’s-level degree.\nPrevious program management experience.\nExperience stewarding new or pilot programs to success.\nExperience managing grants and compliance for workforce development programs.\nPRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS\nMust secure and pass fingerprint image (Live Scan) screening, a background check, and annual TB screenings. The incumbent will honor and abide by Episcopal Community Services’ organizational values and its policies and procedures.\nMission Essential\nDemonstrate behavior that supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values.\nAdhere to all program, funder, and organizational policies, and procedures.\nCommunicate effectively and model integrity, fairness, and ethical business practices.\nECS offers industry leading healthcare benefits to support your\nphysical and mental well-being.\nECS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records as consistent with San Francisco's Fair Chance Ordinance.\nECS values a workplace where every individual is respected, supported, and given equal opportunity to thrive. 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