Chef Manager- Monday-Friday Sign On bonus $1000
Quest Food Management Services · Chicago, IL · 2 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
The Chef Manager position at Quest fosters a supportive environment that emphasizes culinary excellence and community engagement. This role oversees the cafeteria and catering services, focusing on food safety, budget management, and team development.
Responsibilities
- Cascades Quest's vision, values, and founding principles to the team.
- Ensures adherence to corporate deadlines for mealtime, invoices, payroll, and end-of-month reports.
- Measures and resolves customer satisfaction issues promptly.
- Identifies and develops future leaders within the team.
- Purchases inventory and implements Quest's promotions and marketing strategies.
- Manages staff, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance evaluations.
- Develops and maintains the food experience, including recipes, menus, and brand identity.
- Advances Quest's nutritional standards and collaborates on sustainability initiatives.
- Supports sales and marketing efforts, providing expertise in nutrition and wellness.
- Maintains high standards of customer service and exceeds client expectations.
- Introduces new concepts to keep the account fresh and engaging.
Requirements/Specifications
- Three years of experience in food service management.
- Experience in developing and managing budgets.
- Food safety leadership experience.
- Team-building and client relations experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Strong knowledge of the food service and hospitality industry.
- Extensive hours and frequent local travel required.
- State and local certification for food service manager.