Program Manager, Culinary Workforce Training
Stone Soup PDX | Portland, Oregon
About Stone Soup
Stone Soup PDX is a Portland-based nonprofit that builds economic stability for adults facing barriers to employment through culinary workforce training and community meals.
Our 12-week program combines hands-on culinary education, workplace experience, and employment preparation. Participants gain practical skills and confidence while contributing to meals that nourish our community.
The Opportunity
We're seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead our Culinary Workforce Training Program.
This position combines people management, program administration, community engagement, and hands-on culinary instruction. The Program Manager supervises our Program team, oversees operations at two locations, and helps ensure participants have the training and support they need to succeed.
The ideal candidate is organized, collaborative, and comfortable balancing the needs of staff, participants, and program operations. They bring empathy, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to accountability.
Professional culinary experience is required, along with the ability to provide direct instruction when needed.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership
- Supervise, coach, and support Culinary Instructors, Café Trainers, and workforce development staff.
- Coordinate schedules and program activities across two locations.
- Foster a supportive, accountable, and trauma-informed team environment.
Program Management
- Oversee the daily operations of our three-tiered, 12-week training program.
- Ensure consistent delivery of established curricula and hands-on instruction.
- Provide culinary instruction when needed.
- Manage program records, assessments, outcomes, reporting, and budgets.
- Track participant progress, completion, and employment outcomes.
- Facilitate monthly graduation ceremonies.
Recruitment and Community Partnerships
- Lead participant recruitment and admissions.
- Develop relationships with community organizations and referral partners.
- Collaborate with the Employment Specialist to support workforce readiness and employment opportunities.
- Represent Stone Soup at community meetings and events.
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum three years of direct staff supervisory experience.
- Professional culinary experience with the ability to teach foundational culinary skills.
- Experience in program management, education, workforce development, or related operations.
- Strong administrative, organizational, and communication skills.
- Experience building community relationships or partnerships.
- Ability to work effectively with adults from diverse backgrounds.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace and digital recordkeeping.
- Valid driver's license.
Preferred
- Workforce development or adult education experience.
- Experience serving adults facing employment barriers.
- Familiarity with trauma-informed approaches.
- Experience with grant-funded programs and outcome reporting.
- Experience managing programs across multiple locations.
Compensation and Benefits
- Schedule: Full-time, salaried position, five days per week
- Location: On-site at Stone Soup's two Portland locations
- Salary: $62,000- $70,000/yr DOE
- Benefits: Healthcare, Dental, 401K, PTO, Holidays
How to Apply
jobs@stonesouppdx.com
Stone Soup PDX is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where participants and staff have opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed.