CHEF MGR - NJ Devils NHL - Newark

Flik Hospitality Group is a distinguished part of Compass Group USA, a leading food service and hospitality company committed to delivering exceptional culinary experiences across varied sectors, including corporate dining, education, healthcare, and sports. Flik has established itself as a premier provider focusing on innovation, quality, and sustainability in food service. The company places a strong emphasis on nurturing its people, recognizing that their passion for food and hospitality is what drives the organization’s success. With a culture centered around training, growth, and engagement, Flik Hospitality Group offers employees opportunities to build rewarding careers while working collaboratively in dynamic, supportive environments.

The Chef Manager role at Flik Hospitality Group is a pivotal culinary leadership position focused on enhancing athlete health and performance through nutrition. By crafting nutrient-dense, balanced meals and snacks specifically tailored for players and coaches, the Chef Manager directly contributes to optimizing physical outcomes on and off the field. This role demands expert culinary oversight, as the Chef Manager is responsible for leading the culinary performance staff, managing food procurement and inventory, overseeing budgeting and menu planning, and maintaining adherence to strict safety and quality standards. Collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team alongside dietitians and performance nutrition professionals, the Chef Manager leverages their deep understanding of sports nutrition needs to develop menus with fresh, local, seasonal ingredients that fuel high performance.

Candidates will find themselves working in a challenging and rewarding environment where their culinary talents and leadership skills intersect with the fast-paced demands of athletic performance nutrition. Flik Hospitality Group emphasizes the use of sustainable sourcing, precise food handling procedures, and innovative recipe development. This role also involves evaluating vendor relationships to ensure quality and nutritional integrity and enforcing best practices in food safety including FIFO (first in-first out), proper labeling, and storage. Beyond the culinary kitchen, the Chef Manager assists in business and administrative meal preparation needs during the off-season, ensuring continuity and nutritional support across organizational sectors.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary range between $78,500 and $90,000 annually, reflecting the specialized nature and responsibility of the role. Flik is committed to work-life balance and providing extensive benefits, including medical and dental coverage, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and wellness initiatives aimed to support both personal and professional growth. Applicants will join a forward-thinking company dedicated to fairness, equal opportunity, and fostering a diverse workforce. This career opportunity is perfect for experienced culinary management professionals passionate about integrating nutrition science with culinary creativity in a sports-focused environment where their work makes a direct positive impact on athlete wellbeing and performance.