Chef Manager - Corporate Dining

Corporate Chefs is a reputable on-site restaurant company offering foodservice management services across 17 states and the District of Columbia. With over 30 years of industry experience, Corporate Chefs has built a strong reputation by focusing on cooking every meal from scratch, sourcing ingredients locally, and prioritizing the health and wellbeing of its clients. This approach allows the company to deliver exceptional dining solutions tailored to the unique needs of its corporate clientele. As a part of Elior North America, Corporate Chefs benefits from a commitment to diversity, equal opportunity employment, and employee development, creating a supportive and growth-oriented workplace for all employees.

The Chef Manager role at Corporate Chefs in Columbia, South Carolina, is a full-time, onsite position within the Dining and Events segment. This role presents an exciting opportunity for experienced culinary professionals to lead and manage a corporate dining food service program in a corporate dining setting. The position is structured as a Monday through Friday role, providing a balanced workweek that supports personal and professional life integration. The Chef Manager will be responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations, addressing customer service needs, assisting with staff hiring and training, participating in training sessions and meetings, managing food purchasing, and designing menus. This role demands strong leadership and communication skills, as well as the ability to manage one’s schedule and coordinate the schedules of others efficiently.

Candidates for this position must have at least three years of experience working in kitchens focused on cooking from scratch, highlighting the company's commitment to quality and culinary excellence. Prior management experience in a culinary environment is preferred, along with certifications such as ServSafe and/or HACCP, which support high standards of food safety and hygiene. Compensation for the Chef Manager position includes a base salary of $80,000 plus bonus incentives, reflecting the company's investment in attracting and retaining top culinary talent.

Corporate Chefs not only values culinary expertise but also emphasizes a holistic approach to employee benefits. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical plans for full-time employees, dental and vision coverage, voluntary insurance offerings such as accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans, as well as commuter benefits covering parking and transit costs. Additional benefits include employee assistance programs (EAP), 401k retirement plans, sick leave, holiday pay with nine paid holidays, tuition reimbursement for full-time employees, and paid time off. This robust benefits package underlines Corporate Chefs’ dedication to the wellbeing and professional growth of their staff.