Traveling Chef Manager

About Us

American Dining Creations is a division of American Food & Vending and one of the largest privately held hospitality service partners in the United States. At American Dining Creations, we recognize that all corporate and education dining partners are unique. We pride ourselves on creating programs and providing dining services with the strength of a national program and the flexibility and innovation of an industry leader. We pair superior culinary offerings with outstanding management practices, providing every client with the highest operation standards and flexibility and responding quickly with creative menus, comprehensive concepts, and top-notch service. Our full range of dining and catering amenities elevates the guest experience by providing outstanding and memorable dining solutions for students, guests, and faculty. We currently operate nationwide dining accounts, employing over 2,000 people and serving hundreds of thousands daily. Our services include full café dining emphasizing our Fresh Difference culinary philosophy, mobile ordering, catering, events and our grab-and-go program, My Fresh Market. We stand committed to providing true partnership, customization, and 24/7 support.

Summary

As Traveling Chef Manager at American Dining Creations, you will provide account coverage and support at an assigned account location. This includes overseeing daily dining services staff management. In this role you will also be assisting with new account opening activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned account coverage for dining services including daily meal service, catering events, and service operations.
• Execute all menus, including daily meal service and catering; modifies the menu based on food trends, costs, patron requests, and seasonal availability.
• Purchase all food, beverage, and supplies from approved vendors.
• Complete weekly account reporting, including inventory, to District Manager.
• Maintain temperature logs and adhere to all local food handling safety regulations.
• Manage employee work schedules in accordance to labor modules.
• Interact daily with employees and staff, customers, and clients.
• May assist with special corporate projects or events.
• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality, Restaurant or Business: or Culinary Degree from an accredited culinary association highly preferred.
• 5+ years' experience in a similar culinary management position that may include retail, hotels, business, or education dining, serving up to 500 customers daily and managing staff of 5 employees (or more).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, CATERTRAX and other online ordering systems.
• Ability to work a flexible weekly schedule, weekly account travel up to 75%
• Possess a valid state driver's license.
• Physical requirements include Able to lift to 50lbs, stand, walk, bend for daily work and travel schedule.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• 401K with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligible employees offered Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSA
• Ongoing training and development programs
• Bonus Programs for eligible positions

Pay

$70000 per year - $80000 per year