Executive Chef

About the Role

Responsible for managing all culinary functions for a school dining account, including the overall operation and maintenance of kitchen and storage facilities. Accountable for the cleanliness and sanitation of the Back of the House (BOH). Leads a team of associates and manages the preparation, portioning, service, and sanitation of the BOH.

Responsibilities

• Cascade the vision of Quest Food Management Services, ensuring the Quest vision, values, and founding principles are effectively communicated, understood, and practiced.
• Demonstrate commitment to Quest vision, values, and missions through daily actions.
• Manage staff, including selection, work allocation, training, coaching, mentoring, problem resolution, performance evaluation, feedback, and corrective action.
• Measure customer satisfaction levels and resolve service issues immediately.
• Handle all BOH financials and provide input for budget development and forecasting.
• Manage BOH headcount and labor dollars.
• Control food costs and expenditures for the account.
• Plan and create all menus.
• Cost out recipes for all locations.
• Purchase and manage all inventory, including paper, supplies, and chemicals.
• Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and culinary strategies monthly.
• Anticipate trends and introduce new concepts and ideas.
• Stay current with product mix and rotate new items to keep grab-and-go operations fresh.
• Oversee all safety and food safety for the account.
• Act as a liaison with the client.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and work with the client on preventive maintenance policies.
• Follow HACCP guidelines to ensure safe food practices.
• Follow all Quest policies and food safety guidelines.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Professional growth through training, development, and access to highly visible leadership.
• Sign-on bonus of $2,000.

About Us

Quest fosters a fun, supportive environment that puts people first and strives for both culinary excellence and enduring relationships. Our flexible work opportunities encourage a healthy life balance for all team members. We believe every aspect of what we do has significance, using fresh, high-quality, and responsibly sourced ingredients to nourish our communities with wholesome meals and genuine connections. Quest celebrates the fulfillment of our collective values at all levels of the organization.