Chef Manager

AVI Foodsystems; Galesburg (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems in Battle Creek, MI seeks an energetic Chef Manager to lead the foodservice team on the 1st shift. This full-time role oversees kitchen operations, budgeting support, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has a formal culinary degree and 3+ years of chef/management experience, with demonstrated leadership and strong communication skills to motivate the team and deliver high-quality meals.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary degree preferred.
• 3+ years of food service chef/management experience.
• Proven ability to recruit, motivate and develop hourly teams.
• Strong budgeting and cost-control skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct the work of cooks and team members in preparation and service.
• Assist in budgeting estimates and justifications for the food service program.
• Plan and direct ordering, receiving and accounting of all food products and supplies.
• Evaluate methods and procedures to improve efficiency; initiate changes as needed.
• Interview, select, manage and develop hourly team members.
• Oversee food safety to ensure compliance with regulations and policies.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Food safety

Communication

Education

Formal culinary degree

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to immediately hire to fill the role of Chef Manager.

This is a full-time position in Battle Creek, MI. This position oversees the Foodservice Team and primarily works 1st shift.

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize and direct the work of cooks and other team members engaged in the procurement, storage, preparation and serving of food
• Assist in preparation of budget estimates and justifications for the food service program
• Plan and direct the ordering, receiving and accounting of all food products, supplies and equipment for food operation
• Evaluate existing operational methods and procedures of food service program for effectiveness and efficiency, initiating changes as necessary
• Interview, select, manage and develop hourly team members
• Oversee the food safety to ensure full compliance with federal, state and other regulatory agencies
• Participate in the development and adherence of policies and procedures for the food service program

• A formal culinary degree is preferred
• 3 or more years of food service chef/management experience
• Prior experience leading, motivating and developing teams
• Proven ability in meeting and maintaining budget goals
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• A family culture and atmosphere
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Immense training and growth opportunities

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE