Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $47,000.00 - $66,700.00
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Benefits

Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
voluntary benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
AD
Disability insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts

Job Description

Culinary Services Group (CSG) is a prominent and fast-growing food service management company recognized as one of the top 50 in its field. With a dedicated focus on serving diverse communities such as senior care, hospitals, and behavioral health facilities, CSG is committed to delivering exceptional culinary experiences through a rooted belief in empowering its team members. By fostering a culture built on integrity and collaboration, CSG ensures that every team member's contributions are valued, promoting growth, development, and meaningful impact in their respective roles.

This company is known for its comprehensive approach to food service management, emphasizing quality, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency. Employees joining CSG become part of a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment where innovation in culinary services thrives alongside a strong commitment to service excellence. The company offers both full-time and part-time positions, reflecting its flexibility to accommodate a range of professional needs while maintaining a supportive workplace atmosphere.

The current opportunity is for the position of Chef Manager, a pivotal role that combines leadership, culinary expertise, and operational management duties. The Chef Manager is responsible for ensuring client and customer satisfaction by providing frontline culinary resources and support. This role involves managing scheduling, discipline, and hiring for the department as necessary, working closely with executives such as the Executive Chef and Sous Chef. The individual will assist in developing new menus, recipes, and ordering processes, actively contributing to the innovation and quality of the culinary offerings.

In this role, the Chef Manager also plays a crucial part in controlling food costs, planning menus, and ensuring adherence to food quality guidelines which are essential for maintaining the high standards expected by the company and its clients. Moreover, the position includes the responsibility of producing and executing catering events, an exciting aspect that allows the Chef Manager to showcase their expertise in large-scale food preparation and service. They are also tasked with rolling out new culinary programs in partnership with marketing and culinary teams, highlighting the role's involvement in strategic initiatives and customer engagement efforts.

Candidates for this role should be energetic and entrepreneurial culinary professionals who are eager to apply their hands-on chef experience and management skills to drive culinary excellence. The position offers a great platform for those passionate about food service operations and seeking meaningful career growth in a respected and expanding company. Salary ranges are competitive, reflecting the expertise and responsibility expected from the Chef Manager, with compensation based on experience within the stated pay scale.

Job Requirements

  • education or training in culinary arts or related field preferred
  • 1 to 3 years of culinary management experience
  • hands-on chef experience
  • ability to manage scheduling, discipline, and hiring
  • strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation
  • skills in menu planning and food cost control
  • experience in producing catering events preferred

Job Qualifications

  • 1 to 3 years of culinary management experience
  • experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations
  • hands-on chef experience is required
  • extensive catering experience is preferred
  • high volume batch cooking and complex food service operations experience is preferred
  • comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
  • ServSafe Certification is preferred
  • computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel
  • associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred

Job Duties

  • provides frontline culinary resources and support
  • assists with food cost control, menu planning, purchasing, and ensures food quality guidelines are followed
  • assists with planning and creating menus
  • produces and executes catering events
  • rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and culinary team
  • assists with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account
  • performs other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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