Chef Manager (M-F) - Lenexa, KS

Canteen Schedule

Monday - Friday (work / life balance)

Salary

$66,000 - $75,000 / year, depending on experience

Other Forms of Compensation

Yearly Bonus Opportunity

Qualifications

• 5+ years of culinary and food service management experience
• Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced environment
• Strong culinary expertise, including advanced knife skills
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation practices, and HACCP principles
• Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed for school events
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds

Key Responsibilities

• Culinary Operations
• Lead daily café operations, ensuring food quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Prepare menu items using advanced culinary techniques and professional knife skills.
• Develop seasonal menus and special offerings.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, and waste reduction efforts.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.
• Catering & Events
• Plan and execute catering services for meetings, athletic events, fundraisers, and school functions.
• Partner with administrators, faculty, parents, and event organizers to deliver exceptional experiences.
• Oversee event planning, food preparation, staffing, service, and event execution.
• Build strong relationships through excellent communication and hospitality.
• Concessions Management
• Manage concessions for athletic and extracurricular events.
• Ensure appropriate staffing, inventory levels, and product availability.
• Monitor sales and operational performance.
• Leadership & Team Development
• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and develop café, catering, and concessions staff.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and service-focused culture.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and professional development.
• Lead by example through active participation in daily operations.
• Food Safety & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Maintain the highest standards of workplace safety.
• Conduct inspections and implement best practices for food handling, storage, labeling, temperature control, and allergen awareness.
• Business Operations
• Manage inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships.
• Monitor food and labor costs to meet budget goals.
• Maintain accurate operational, catering, inventory, and compliance records.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning.