Chef Manager

Metz Culinary Management is a leading company in the food service and hospitality industry, recognized for delivering exceptional dining experiences across various sectors including hospitals, schools, colleges, senior living communities, and corporate dining settings. With a strong reputation for excellence, the company is devoted to creating an environment that fosters personal growth, enrichment, and career success for its employees. Employing over 7,000 team members, Metz Culinary Management prides itself on its family-driven culture and restaurant-inspired hospitality, which ensures every client and guest receives top-quality service and culinary offerings. The company’s core values and strategic focus play a crucial role in distinguishing it from competitors, promoting a workplace atmosphere where employees are encouraged to develop their skills and thrive in their careers.

Metz Culinary Management is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chef Manager or General Manager for a prestigious position located at St Edmunds Academy in Pittsburgh. This position offers a salary range of 60,000 to 65,000 USD with eligibility for bonuses. It is an excellent opportunity for a culinary professional with a strong background in both front-of-house and back-of-house operations management, particularly within educational dining settings such as K-12 or college dining environments. The role provides a desirable Monday through Friday schedule with daylight hours, facilitating an optimal work-life balance.

As a Chef Manager/General Manager at Metz Culinary Management, you will leverage your culinary expertise and leadership skills to design, implement, and oversee delicious menus tailored to meet the needs and preferences of clients and guests. This role involves comprehensive oversight of all food service operations, encompassing everything from menu planning and purchasing to employee management, scheduling, bookkeeping, customer relations, and sanitation protocols. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the operation runs smoothly, efficiently, and profitably while maintaining the highest standards of quality and service.

This position demands a polished and professional identity along with a winning attitude, as you will be leading a team in a busy commercial kitchen and café setting. Experience in contract dining food service environments such as hospitals, schools, senior living, or corporate dining is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will be a trained chef with strong culinary chops and a passion for hospitality. You will be responsible for instituting company cycle menus and recipes, planning purchasing functions, managing employee programs, and handling customer and client relations. Your leadership will directly impact the total operation results, making this a highly prominent and dynamic role.

Metz Culinary Management values innovation, dedication, and exemplary communication skills. As part of your role, you will be expected to build and retain strong teams by implementing effective recruiting and retention programs. Your knowledge of retail sales, POS systems, catering management, and menu implementation will be crucial to your success. The company also encourages candidates with a hospitality or culinary degree, as it reflects a commitment to professional excellence. Technology savvy candidates will thrive in this role, as the company embraces modern tools to enhance operational efficiency and guest satisfaction.

Joining Metz Culinary Management means becoming part of a respected family-driven business committed to offering an atmosphere of growth and opportunity. You will work alongside talented individuals who share your passion for onsite dining and support services, all dedicated to achieving excellence in quality and service. If you are an experienced food service manager with culinary director skills seeking an engaging leadership role in the hospitality industry, this Chef Manager position at St Edmunds Academy represents a prime opportunity to advance your career while enjoying a stable and rewarding work schedule.