Chef manager job description

EARN UP TO A $500.00 SIGN-ON BONUS!!

Are you a chef with excellent leadership skills? Are you business minded and able to plan a menu that will attract guests while managing food cost and inventory? Are guest and employee satisfaction a priority for you? If you answered YES, then this may be the opportunity for you!

Café Services is on the lookout for our next Floating Chef Manager to join our corporate dining team. In this role, you will provide coverage and support in a variety of corporate dining locations. This could include covering for a location manager, helping with a special event or project, cooking, training, or providing other support as needed. This position requires flexibility and adaptability as you will be working at various locations within a geographic area, Taunton to Waltham.

The Floating Chef Manager position is designed to give a growth opportunity to candidates that have basic to advanced culinary skills and the ability and desire to grow. This is a terrific opportunity to join a hard-working team with the intent to learn the key functions of a location lead for future promotional opportunities.

NO NIGHTS, WEEKENDS OR MAJOR HOLIDAY'S

This position is: M-F Days - Taunton Ma to Waltham, MA

Salary range $50,000 to $70,000 annually.

Must Haves:

• Team oriented with positive attitude

• Ability to manage, mentor, and motivate team positively

• Excellent culinary skills with the desire to stay on trend while menu planning

• Excellent client relations and guest service skills

• Business acumen, ability to manage food cost and budget

• Ability to work quickly and efficiently

• Multitasking and time management skills

• Eager to learn through training

• Cool in fast paced kitchen setting

• Reliable Transportation

• Must have or be able to obtain current certifications and licenses required by local, state, and/or Federal guidelines for food production management.

• **Ability to clear a background check**

We offer a competitive benefits program that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, ST/LT, Life, Paid Vacations, Personal Time, a 401(k) with a company match, training, and opportunities for growth!

PLEASE NOTE:
Café Services, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, age, national origin, race/ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.

*Sign on bonus terms:

Must work 12 hours on average each week during the payout period:

$200 paid after 30 days

$300 paid after 120 days

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Many supplemental insurances
• 401(k) savings plan
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plus various perks!

Pay Frequency:

• Paid Weekly - Direct Deposit

The Chef Manager reports to the Regional Vice President and is responsible for developing and executing culinary results to exceed customer expectations. The Chef Manager oversees and manages culinary and financial operations to meet service, production and presentation standards. The Chef Manager applies culinary techniques to food preparation and manages the final presentation and service of food. In addition, the Chef Manager will be responsible for client relationship management and overseeing and developing an hourly staff.

Chef Manager Essential Functions

Culinary:

• Manage menu writing and cycle of cost control utilizing appropriate recipes and costing measures
• Responsible for the quality of all food products and ensure that standards are met
• Responsible for all aspects of food production, execution and presentation
• Oversight of all aspects of catering operations

Operations:

• Responsible for maintaining vendor relationships
• Purchasing of all food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation ensuring quality control practices are in place for receiving all products
• Receiving food and supplies - must be able to lift items up to 40 pounds
• Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services, including all essential functions of payroll processing
• Ensure company standards for safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation, uniform guidelines and productivity are maintained
• Manage client relationships to maintain client satisfaction and account retention

Financial:

• Manage department controllable expenses (P&L) including food costs, labor, supplies, uniforms and equipment, specific to budgetary guidelines
• Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs
• Responsible for inventory management
• Submit financial reporting to the corporate office

People:

• Responsible for people management to include, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, termination, review process, and management of unit staff
• Instruct, train and supervise cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food
• Provide excellent customer service to include being attentive, approachable, greeting and thanking customers
  

Required Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3 - 5 years' experience in food service management specifically corporate dining

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Culinary School certificate or degree
• Microsoft Office Suite

Required Eligibility Qualifications:

• ServSafe Certification
• Allergen Awareness Certification

Who We Are:

We're NEXDINE , a fast-growing specialty dining service provider, we're the "Fresh Idea People". We offer excellent working conditions, empower creativity, cool technology and of course, great food.

We hire and keep great people! We work as a team and everyone contributes to the success of our business. We want our employees to get excited about making great food while keeping our customers satisfied and coming back for more! We want you to continue to learn new things and also teach others what you know so you too can grow! We empower our people to make the choices that ensure every NEXDINE customer is satisfied with our services. We all work hard, love what we do and have fun too!

NEXDINE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law. NEXDINE participates in E-Verify.

Canteen

+ We are hiring immediately for a Chef Manager position.

+ Location: Indianapolis, IN. Note: online applications accepted only.

+ 55,000 - 62,000 / year

About Canteen:

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen's solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we'll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we'll continue to transform our industry.

Come for the job, stay for the career . We are Canteen.

Job Summary

This is a Great Opportunity to join a great company. We are seeking a growth minded Chef Manager for our growing business. In this role you will be responsible for the success of both the culinary and food service operation.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Full culinary management of food service operation to include inventory, ordering and receiving

+ Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable

+ Proficient in menu development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products

+ Possesses a passion for sustainability

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Must have a working knowledge of HACCP

+ Three years of culinary management experience in contract foodservice, fine dining setting, or restaurant with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control

+ Extensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation

+ Experience with exposition cooking needed

+ Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable

+ ServSafe certified is a plus

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

+ Retirement Plan

+ Associate Shopping Program

+ Health and Wellness Programs

+ Discount Marketplace

+ Identity Theft Protection

+ Pet Insurance

+ Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Life Insurance/AD

+ Disability Insurance

+ Commuter Benefits

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. *Los Angeles applicants: Compass Group will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box ordinance).


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