Chef Manager

About the role

We’re looking for a Chef Manager who can help us deliver exceptional customer service and food experiences. Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll take a hands-on approach focusing on team development, culinary expertise, safety protocols, and client relations. The Chef Manager will also play a key role in meeting budget requirements and executing company programs while ensuring growth opportunities for career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities
• Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food
• Select and develop recipes as well as standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality
• Establish presentation technique and quality standards, and plan and price menus
• Ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance and maintain kitchen safety and sanitation
• Oversee special catering events and may offer culinary instruction or demonstrate culinary techniques

Job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice to meet business commitments.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in a related position
• 2-3 years of post-high school education or equivalent experience
• Culinary degree preferred
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
• Experiential knowledge of managing people and/or problems
• Strong oral, reading, and written communication skills