CHEF MANAGER

Compass Group USA; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Legal Services

Choice Auto and Home Program

Job summary

Culinary Services Group in Bridgeton, MO is hiring a Chef Manager to lead daily kitchen operations and ensure top-quality food and service for clients. You will support the Food Service Director, manage staff development, and drive continuous improvement in production and sanitation.

You should bring hands-on chef experience, 1–3 years in culinary management, and strong food cost awareness. This role involves high-volume catering and collaboration with marketing and culinary teams.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of culinary management experience.
• Hands-on chef experience is required.
• Extensive catering experience is preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• ServSafe Certification is preferred.
• Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.
• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Food Service Director in managing day-to-day foodservice operations.
• Oversees production, quality assurance, and safety standards.
• Develops and trains staff; engages with clients to ensure satisfaction.
• Manages menus, recipes, and ordering with Executive/Sous Chefs.
• Implements cost controls and maintains high food quality.
• Contributes to program rollouts and catering events.

Skills

Culinary management

Hands-on chef

Catering experience

Food safety knowledge

MS Office / Excel

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Culinary Services Group is hiring immediately for aChef Manager position.

• Location: Bridgeton, MO
• Requirement: Culinary Managment Experience
• Pay Range: $70,000 to $73,000 per year

Culinary Services Group (CSG) is a top 50, fast-growing food service management company serving senior care, hospital, and behavioral health communities. We’re rooted in the belief that empowering our teams leads to exceptional service and better outcomes for those we serve. At CSG, you’ll be part of a collaborative culture built on integrity, where your contributions are valued and growth, development, and impact are part of every role.

In this role, you will support the Food Service Director in managing day-to-day foodservice operations, including production oversight, quality assurance, team development, and client engagement. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality food and service experiences, maintaining safety and sanitation standards, and ensuring operational efficiency across the board. Your experience in culinary operations, staff training, and resource management will be essential in driving success.

Job Summary

Summary: As a Chef, you will ensure client and customer service satisfaction is attained by providing culinary resources and support. You may be responsible for managing the departments scheduling, discipline, and/or hiring. You may assist the Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef in developing new menus, recipes, and ordering. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides frontline culinary resources and support.
• Assists with food cost control, menu planning, purchasing, and ensures food quality guidelines are followed.
• Assists with planning and creating menus.
• Produces and executes catering events.
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and culinary team.
• Assists with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 1 to 3 years of culinary management experience.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
• Hands-on chef experience is required.
• Extensive catering experience is preferred.
• High volume batch cooking and complex food service operations experience is preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• ServSafe Certification is preferred.
• Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.
• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.

We are looking for someone with a proven ability to lead kitchen teams, maintain high food quality standards, and build strong working relationships with clients and team members. A passion for culinary excellence, strong communication skills, and a focus on continuous improvement are critical to thriving in this role.

BENEFITS FOR OUR TEAM MEMBERS

• Full-time and part-time positions offerthe following benefits to team members:Retirement Plan,Associate Shopping Program,Health and Wellness Programs,Discount Marketplace,Identity Theft Protection,Pet Insurance,Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to team members:Medical,Dental,Vision,Life Insurance/AD,Disability Insurance,Commuter Benefits,Employee Assistance Program,Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs

Team Members may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance withapplicable federal, state, and local laws.

Culinary Services Group (CSG) is an equal opportunity employer. At CSG, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Team Members fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.