Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $90,000.00 - $95,000.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
Discount Program
Commuter Benefits
EAP
401k
Sick Time
Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Elior Independent School Dining is a prominent division of Elior North America, specializing in creating bespoke dining experiences within educational environments. By partnering with schools, Elior Independent School Dining delivers thoughtful, student-focused meal programs that extend beyond conventional foodservice. Their mission centers on cultivating a holistic dining experience that mirrors the unique culture and educational goals of each school community. Through an emphasis on well-being, community engagement, and culinary creativity, Elior Independent School Dining supports students' growth and success in an environment that is as nurturing as it is innovative. Elior North America itself stands as a leading foodservice provider committed to diversity, inclusiveness, and professional development opportunities for all employees. They prioritize equal opportunity hiring across all facets of race, gender, disability, and veteran status, fostering a workplace that values diverse perspectives and career advancement.
The role of Chef Manager at Elior Independent School Dining presents an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals looking to advance into senior-level unit management positions. This full-time, onsite position is based in New York, NY, offering a competitive annual compensation of up to $95,000, depending on experience. The Chef Manager is primarily responsible for overseeing the cooking and preparation of all food items, catering to both daily meal service and catered events within the school setting. This critical role demands leadership in the kitchen, ensuring the highest standards of culinary and service excellence are consistently met.
As an integral member of the school dining team, the Chef Manager acts as a mentor and supervisor to kitchen staff, overseeing the execution of food production, menu planning, and adherence to health and safety regulations. The Chef Manager ensures that all food is prepared, stored, and served in strict compliance with Department of Health (DOH) guidelines and allergen safety protocols, thereby safeguarding the dietary needs and nutritional well-being of students and staff. This role involves the coordination of food orders, budget management, inventory control, and administrative responsibilities such as payroll and performance evaluations.
Working closely with the school community, including administrators, faculty, and parents, the Chef Manager maintains effective communication to meet diverse dining needs, including managing pre-orders and POS systems when applicable. Key competencies for success in this role include strategic thinking, strong communication skills, business acumen, thoroughness, and a proactive, professional demeanor in interacting with various stakeholders.
Candidates are expected to have a degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or equivalent experience, alongside 3-5 years of progressive culinary management experience. Certifications such as NYC Food Handler’s, ServSafe, and AllerTrain are required to ensure compliance with all food handling and allergen safety standards. The position involves supervising kitchen and service team members in a fast-paced, often noisy environment with typical kitchen hazards, requiring physical capability to handle up to 50 pounds of lifting and the flexibility to work long hours including weekends.
Joining Elior Independent School Dining means contributing to a forward-thinking foodservice program that values farm-to-table philosophy, genuine hospitality, and the structure necessary to deliver first-class dining experiences in educational settings. The company also offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, voluntary accident and illness coverage, commuter benefits, 401k, paid time off, and more, ensuring employees are well-supported both professionally and personally.
The role of Chef Manager at Elior Independent School Dining presents an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals looking to advance into senior-level unit management positions. This full-time, onsite position is based in New York, NY, offering a competitive annual compensation of up to $95,000, depending on experience. The Chef Manager is primarily responsible for overseeing the cooking and preparation of all food items, catering to both daily meal service and catered events within the school setting. This critical role demands leadership in the kitchen, ensuring the highest standards of culinary and service excellence are consistently met.
As an integral member of the school dining team, the Chef Manager acts as a mentor and supervisor to kitchen staff, overseeing the execution of food production, menu planning, and adherence to health and safety regulations. The Chef Manager ensures that all food is prepared, stored, and served in strict compliance with Department of Health (DOH) guidelines and allergen safety protocols, thereby safeguarding the dietary needs and nutritional well-being of students and staff. This role involves the coordination of food orders, budget management, inventory control, and administrative responsibilities such as payroll and performance evaluations.
Working closely with the school community, including administrators, faculty, and parents, the Chef Manager maintains effective communication to meet diverse dining needs, including managing pre-orders and POS systems when applicable. Key competencies for success in this role include strategic thinking, strong communication skills, business acumen, thoroughness, and a proactive, professional demeanor in interacting with various stakeholders.
Candidates are expected to have a degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or equivalent experience, alongside 3-5 years of progressive culinary management experience. Certifications such as NYC Food Handler’s, ServSafe, and AllerTrain are required to ensure compliance with all food handling and allergen safety standards. The position involves supervising kitchen and service team members in a fast-paced, often noisy environment with typical kitchen hazards, requiring physical capability to handle up to 50 pounds of lifting and the flexibility to work long hours including weekends.
Joining Elior Independent School Dining means contributing to a forward-thinking foodservice program that values farm-to-table philosophy, genuine hospitality, and the structure necessary to deliver first-class dining experiences in educational settings. The company also offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, voluntary accident and illness coverage, commuter benefits, 401k, paid time off, and more, ensuring employees are well-supported both professionally and personally.
Job Requirements
- Degree in culinary arts, hospitality management or equivalent experience
- minimum of 3-5 years progressive culinary management experience
- strong leadership and coaching skills
- NYC Food Handler’s certification
- Serv Safe certification
- Allertrain certification
- ability to lift, move and/or transport up to 50 pounds
- availability to work long hours and weekends
- eligibility to work in the United States
Job Qualifications
- Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management or equivalent experience preferred
- a minimum of 3-5 years progressive culinary management experience
- strong leadership and coaching skills and the ability to train others
- NYC Food Handler’s certification, Serv Safe certification and Allertrain certification
Job Duties
- Coordinate all menu planning, quantities needed, and preparation lists with the Sous/Jr. Sous Chef as needed
- place orders, reconcile invoices, take weekly physical inventory, manage budgeted food and labor costs
- plan, organize and lead food production, service, pack outs and/or deliveries
- ensure food production and service is managed efficiently and effectively
- ensure Galley recipes are communicated to and followed by the kitchen team
- ensure all food is prepared, stored, served, and packaged in accordance with all DOH food and allergen safety guidelines
- manage all dietary needs/allergen restrictions and ensure diners nutritional safety
- ensure all CTY signage and presentation standards are in place and maintained
- train and develop kitchen team in food, allergen, and workplace safety and CTY standards
- manage team member uniform/presentation standards and health and safety protocol
- manage team member daily and weekly time and attendance
- manage weekly UltiPro payroll process
- manage team member performance documentation and evaluations
- preparation and execution for catering and events
- ensuring all facilities, storage areas, preparation areas and equipment are cleaned and maintained in accordance with DOH and CTY standards
- ensuring any needed equipment and/or refrigeration repairs are communicated and followed up on with the appropriate point persons
- communicate frequently and effectively with key points of contact in the school community including administrators, faculty, and parents
- if applicable, manage pre-orders and communicate with families as needed
- manage POS system, cashiers, and transaction process
- manage daily sales- reports, reconciliation, and cash/deposit flow
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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