Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager

Metz Culinary Management is a leading contract dining company renowned for delivering exceptional onsite dining and support services across various sectors such as healthcare, education, senior living, and corporate dining. Established with a commitment to restaurant-inspired hospitality, Metz Culinary Management has grown into one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, with over 7,000 team members dedicated to excellence in quality and service. The company fosters a culture rooted in strong values, personal growth, enrichment, and career success, making it an employer of choice within the food service sector. Metz Culinary Management prides itself on an environment that encourages creativity, fun, and professional development, truly setting it apart from competitors.

The role of Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager at Metz Culinary Management, located in Fort Wayne, IN, offers a unique opportunity for a dynamic culinary leader to thrive within a fast-paced, multi-outlet setting. This position is ideal for someone with solid kitchen leadership experience and a passion for mentoring and managing culinary teams. The successful candidate will be instrumental in contributing to a culture of creativity and growth, working closely with their team to deliver current, trending, and diverse menus with stunning presentation and impeccable execution.

The Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager is expected to bring a strong supervisory background, preferably within contract dining environments such as hospitals, schools, colleges, senior living, or corporate dining accounts. Exceptional communication skills and knowledge of restaurant management principles are critical, as is the ability to implement menus that excite and satisfy guests while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. Catering experience and a culinary degree are strongly preferred, reflecting the company’s commitment to professional culinary excellence.

This role demands a culinary professional ready to take the next step in their career with ambitions to lead and innovate in food service operations. The ideal candidate will possess the resilience and energy to excel in a high-volume environment while maintaining a supportive and motivating management style. Metz Culinary Management values leaders who embody its core values and strategic focus, fostering an environment where team members can excel and grow. If you have the culinary chops and leadership drive to succeed in this dynamic environment, Metz Culinary Management invites you to join their vibrant team and contribute to their tradition of stand-out onsite dining experiences.