Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $60,000.00 - $65,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
competitive pay
Bonus opportunities
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Additional benefits
Job Description
Creative Dining Services is a dynamic hospitality company specializing in food and dining services across a variety of sectors including colleges, universities, Fortune 100 companies, full-service senior living communities, conference centers, and K-12 schools and camps. Established with a commitment to delivering innovative and community-focused hospitality experiences, Creative Dining Services prides itself on blending fun and professionalism to elevate dining and facility management services. As a company, it fosters a culture of inclusivity and equality, being an equal opportunity employer and veteran-friendly. Its mission revolves around enriching the community experience through excellent service, culinary excellence, and operational efficiency.
The Chef Manager role at Creative Dining Services is a leadership position that requires a blend of culinary expertise, operational management, and team leadership. As the head of the dining services operation, the Chef Manager ensures the client’s expectations are not only met but exceeded by adapting to market trends and customer demands. This role requires strategic planning and organizational skills to maintain high customer satisfaction consistently and uphold positive public relations, which in turn supports client retention. The Chef Manager is responsible for implementing and maintaining stringent quality standards throughout the food service operation, ensuring compliance with health codes and quality assurance programs such as C.L.E.A.N.Works!, as well as federal, state, and local regulations.
In addition to quality management, this role emphasizes employee development and team collaboration. The Chef Manager trains and mentors staff to maximize productivity and morale while managing employment processes including scheduling, timekeeping, wage structure, and benefits in line with company policies and legal requirements. The role also requires oversight of purchasing policies and menu planning to optimize resources while adhering to quality specifications and sustainability standards. This position offers an opportunity to lead a professional team in a supportive environment focused on fiscal responsibility and operational excellence, making it ideal for candidates who are passionate about culinary arts paired with strong leadership capabilities.
The Chef Manager role at Creative Dining Services is a leadership position that requires a blend of culinary expertise, operational management, and team leadership. As the head of the dining services operation, the Chef Manager ensures the client’s expectations are not only met but exceeded by adapting to market trends and customer demands. This role requires strategic planning and organizational skills to maintain high customer satisfaction consistently and uphold positive public relations, which in turn supports client retention. The Chef Manager is responsible for implementing and maintaining stringent quality standards throughout the food service operation, ensuring compliance with health codes and quality assurance programs such as C.L.E.A.N.Works!, as well as federal, state, and local regulations.
In addition to quality management, this role emphasizes employee development and team collaboration. The Chef Manager trains and mentors staff to maximize productivity and morale while managing employment processes including scheduling, timekeeping, wage structure, and benefits in line with company policies and legal requirements. The role also requires oversight of purchasing policies and menu planning to optimize resources while adhering to quality specifications and sustainability standards. This position offers an opportunity to lead a professional team in a supportive environment focused on fiscal responsibility and operational excellence, making it ideal for candidates who are passionate about culinary arts paired with strong leadership capabilities.
Job Requirements
- Two years of chef experience
- culinary degree preferred
- two years of supervisory experience
- proficiency in basic math including multiplication and computing yields/conversions
- proficiency in Microsoft Office
Job Qualifications
- Two years of chef experience
- culinary degree preferred
- two years of supervisory experience
- proficiency in basic math including multiplication and computing yields/conversions
- proficiency in Microsoft Office
Job Duties
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction consistently
- attain positive public relations and account retention
- implement and maintain standards of quality in food service operations
- train and develop employees to ensure maximum productivity and high morale
- monitor employment processes including scheduling, timekeeping, wage structure, and benefits
- ensure compliance with C.L.E.A.N.Works!, health codes, and quality assurance
- follow company and account purchasing policies and procedures
- plan menus, receive and store products efficiently, maximize resources, and adhere to quality and sustainability standards
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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