Chef Manager - UNC Chapel HIll

About the role

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

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 proper safety and sanitation in kitchen
• Oversee special catering events and may offer culinary instruction or demonstrate culinary techniques
• Be available to work evenings, nights, and weekends as needed (estimated 25% of the time)

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