Chef Manager

AVI Foodsystems; Greensburg (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family culture

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of Chef Manager, 2nd Shift in Greensburg, Indiana. The role oversees cooks and kitchen staff to deliver high-quality foodservice with a focus on safety and budget adherence.

The Chef Manager will plan budgets, direct purchasing, and ensure regulatory compliance while developing hourly team members and maintaining excellent communication across departments.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary degree preferred.
• 3+ years of food service chef/management experience.
• Experience leading, motivating and developing teams.
• Proven ability to meet and maintain budget goals.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Team development

Food safety

Culinary expertise

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, 2nd 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 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