Chef Manager

mcm; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Metz Culinary Management is seeking a Rock Star Culinary and Hospitality driven Chef Manager to design, implement and oversee a delicious menu for our clients and guests. This GENERAL MANAGER level role requires a polished executive with experience leading teams in a busy hospitality setting.

The position emphasizes menu development, purchasing oversight, scheduling, payroll, and strong client relations; it calls for a trained Chef with excellence in food quality, sanitation, and guest service

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in a food service manager role.
• Trained Executive Chef.
• Experience in contract dining settings (hospital, school, college, senior living or corporate dining) preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken communication with strong leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food service operations, menu planning and cycle menus.
• Manage purchasing, scheduling, payroll and client relations.
• Direct food preparation, sanitation and service quality in a busy kitchen and café.
• Lead recruiting, training and retention of team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Restaurant management

Team building

Technology savvy

Menu presentation

Recruiting

Retention

Catering management

POS systems

Retail sales

Education

Hospitality/Culinary degree

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Metz Culinary Management is growing and we have an opening for a Rock Star Culinary and Hospitality driven Chef Manager who shares our passion for Food and Service as well as the CULINARY CHOPS to design, implement and oversee a delicious menu for our valued clients and guests. This is a GENERAL MANAGER role for an experienced Hospitality and Culinary Director.

This position is a prominent opportunity in a busy commercial kitchen and café operations setting and requires a polished and professional identity and winning attitude from a Director with experience leading a team in all operations. Experience desired in a Contract Dining Food Service setting such as Hospital, School, College, Senior Living or Corporate Dining accounts. Must be a trained Chef.

Overview

The Chef Manager has an overall responsibility of food service operations and service. He/She institutes company cycle menus and recipes; plans and oversees purchasing, employee personnel programs, scheduling, bookkeeping, customer and client relations; overseas the food preparation service and sanitation; and is accountable for the total operation results.

Skills and Experience

• 3+Plus Years in a Food Service Manager role (front and back)
• Trained Executive Chef
• Knowledgeable in Retail Sales and POS systems
• Catering Management Experience
• Impeccable Communication Skills
• Restaurant Management knowledge
• Thorough knowledge of Menu implementation with stunning presentation ideas
• Team Building with strong Recruiting and Retention Program
• Technology Savvy
• Hospitality/Culinary Degree a strong plus

Metz Culinary Management Values are what separates us from the competition. Our Leaders share our Values, Attributes, and Strategic Focus reinforcing our culture and values every day to our Team Members creating an environment for personal growth, enrichment and career success.

As one of the fastest growing companies in the industry, we continually seek talented and dedicated individuals who share our commitment to excellence. Join our team of over 7,000 team members who share a passion for Onsite Dining and Support Services, working together toward one common goal, excellence, in quality and service. We are committed to providing the atmosphere, opportunity, and benefits that enable us to be an employer of choice in the industry.

We are a family-driven company that delivers restaurant-inspired hospitality to everyone we serve.