Adjunct Opportunities - Hotel/Restaurant Management

Bergen Community College is accepting applications for adjunct positions in the division of Business, Arts and Social Sciences. Below are the disciplines we are currently hiring for and the requirements for each.

Hotel Restaurant Management Department:

The mission of the hotel and restaurant management program at Bergen Community College is to provide the knowledge and skills needed in the rapidly expanding hotel and restaurant industry. The goal of the hotel restaurant management program is to develop 21st century culinary and hospitality professionals through high quality practical, theoretical, and analytical course work. The program emphasizes culinary arts, catering, and hospitality and lodging. Students pursue their studies through active learning and mentoring opportunities with a focus on leadership, critical thinking, personal growth as well as interaction with industry professionals both in class and in their chosen field. Through the externships, the program prepares students to become leaders with the ability to shape the future of the hospitality and culinary industry. The program offers concentrations in the following areas including culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, catering and event planning, and hospitality/lodging.

Courses and Requirements:

Hotel Restaurant Management (Culinary Arts)

Seeking a passionate and experienced culinary professional to join our faculty as an Adjunct Instructor in Culinary Arts. This position is perfect for an industry expert eager to share their knowledge and skills with aspiring chefs. Candidates must be capable of teaching both hands-on and theoretical courses in culinary arts, including food preparation, presentation, and kitchen management. The selected candidate will guide students in fundamental and advanced cooking techniques, sanitation, and industry best practices.

Seeking an experienced culinary professional to teach charcuterie, butchering, and garde manger techniques as an adjunct instructor. This role is ideal for a skilled artisan passionate about traditional and modern methods of meat curing, fabrication, and cold kitchen preparation.

Hotel Restaurant Management (Pastry Arts)

Seeking a talented and experienced pastry artist specializing in hyperrealistic cake decorating and food design to join our adjunct faculty. This position is ideal for a skilled professional passionate about teaching innovative cake sculpting, advanced sugar artistry, and food aesthetics.


Required: Five (5) years experience in a high volume, recognized NYC food establishment or other as an executive pastry chef, pastry chef, Sous pastry chef, bakery production manager or other related position. Experienced in cake decorating and tempering chocolate is a must.
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel-Restaurant Management, Culinary/Pastry Arts or equivalent.

BCC will be hosting an Adjunct Job Fair on June 5th from 4-7pm. If you are interested in attending or have any questions about the event, please contact Michael Vivenzio in the Office of Adjunct Administration. You can reach him at mvivenzio@bergen.edu

B ergen Community College is committed to excellence in diversity and equity and creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for all positions regardless of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, national origin, marital and veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.