Chef Manager

New Rochelle, NY, USA|Onsite

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 offerings for accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)

Employee assistance program (EAP)

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

tuition reimbursement (full-time employees)

Paid Time Off

Job Description

Elior Independent School Dining is a prominent foodservice provider specializing in crafting personalized and student-focused dining experiences for educational institutions. As a part of the larger Elior North America family, the company emphasizes creating nutrient-rich and culturally reflective menus that support student well-being, community engagement, and academic success. Their mission extends beyond merely providing meals; they aim to be an integral part of the school environment by aligning foodservice programs with each school's distinctive culture and educational goals. Elior Independent School Dining embodies a commitment to farm-to-table principles, genuine hospitality, and the implementation of best practices in foodservice, health, and safety standards.

The Chef Manager role at Elior Independent School Dining in New York City offers an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals who seek growth and leadership in a dynamic environment. As a full-time onsite position, Chef Managers are entrusted with overseeing the culinary operations within the school dining setting, leading kitchen teams, and ensuring the highest standards of food preparation, safety, and service excellence. With a competitive salary of up to $95,000 a year based on experience, this role blends hands-on culinary responsibilities with essential managerial and administrative duties.

Chef Managers act as mentors and frontline leaders, collaborating closely with sous chefs and other culinary staff to coordinate menu planning, food preparation, and catered events. They manage all facets of kitchen operations, from inventory and budget management to quality control and compliance with Department of Health (DOH) and allergen safety guidelines. By fostering a structured and organized environment, they uphold Elior's commitment to delivering first-class foodservice programs that meet diverse dietary needs. Furthermore, they engage with the wider school community, including administrators, faculty, and parents, to ensure effective communication and a foodservice experience aligned with community expectations.

This position requires a strategic mindset, proactive leadership, and strong communication skills to maintain a cohesive and motivated kitchen team. Daily responsibilities include managing payroll processes, overseeing uniforms and presentation standards, executing catering services, and ensuring equipment maintenance and sanitation protocols. The work environment is fast-paced, requiring flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to handle physical demands such as lifting up to 50 pounds and working long hours, including weekends when necessary.

Elior Independent School Dining values its employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, and retirement plans. The company embraces diversity and equal employment opportunity, fostering a culture of growth, development, and inclusion where employees are supported at all levels. Joining Elior represents a pathway for culinary professionals eager to develop their careers in a meaningful setting dedicated to nourishing young minds and bodies while advancing their leadership skills.

Job Requirements

Degree in culinary arts, hospitality management or equivalent experience preferred
Minimum of 3-5 years progressive culinary management experience
NYC food handler’s certification
Serv Safe certification
Allertrain certification
Ability to lift, move and/or transport up to 50 pounds
Ability to work long hours and weekends as required
Eligible to work in the United States
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups
Ability to supervise and train kitchen and service team members

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
Effective communication skills
Strategic thinking
Business acumen
Ability to identify areas of improvement and implement solutions

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
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