CHEF MANAGER

Unidine; Franklin (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance / AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Compass Group is seeking a Senior Chef Manager in Kentucky to oversee both back- and front-of-house operations for food service and environmental services. You will drive a quality culinary program, manage financial reporting, menu development, inventory, labor and food cost controls, sanitation standards, and personnel management.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, safety and training programs, and maintaining cost efficiencies while upholding high culinary standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience.
• Three years progressive culinary management experience.
• P&L and financial reporting experience.
• Knowledge of budgets, labor costs, inventory controls.
• Strong leadership, coaching and training skills.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office and POS.

Responsibilities

• Supervise back and front of the house operations.
• Manage safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs.
• Oversee menu development, purchasing, and inventory controls.
• Control food costs while maintaining quality standards.
• Lead and develop the culinary team through coaching and training.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team supervision

Menu planning

Cost control

Training/coaching

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Verbal/written comms

Education

Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Salary: $70,000 - $75,000

Position Title: CHEF MANAGER

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus + Benefits offered

Job Summary

Working as the Senior Chef Manager you will be responsible for back and front of the house operations for the food service and environmental services departments. You will maintain a quality culinary program and process all financial reporting. Duties also include menu development, inventory, purchasing, labor and food cost controls, maintaining sanitation standards, and personnel management to include hiring, coaching, counseling, training and developing.

Key Responsibilities

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
• Participates in employee meetings and training programs
• Conducts safety, sanitation and maintenance programs
• Maintains food cost while ensuring quality standards
• Maintains an active role in managing team developments
• Manages purchasing and inventory controls
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Culinary Arts is preferred or equivalent professional experience
• Three years progressive culinary management experience
• Self-starter, innovative and ability to multitask
• Maintains a positive attitude under pressure and motivate team
• Must possess a passion for excellence
• Must be knowledgeable on HACCP controls along with proper storage and use of food
• Purchasing, food storage and sanitation experience
• P&L and financial reporting experience
• Knowledge of budgets, labor costs, inventory controls
• Strong leadership, coaching and training skills
• Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office and POS
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling principles
• ServSafe or Department of Health certification a plus

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance / AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Equal Opportunity Employment

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all applicants and associates 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.

Eligibility and Accommodations

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions as needed. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with applicable laws.