Chef Manager

Guckenheimer; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading culinary company in Houston is seeking a Chef Manager to lead a talented team and create extraordinary dining experiences. You will ensure operational excellence, oversee menu planning, and engage with clients. The ideal candidate has a Culinary Arts degree and three or more years of experience in high-volume food service. Join us to make a real impact every day.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in high-volume food service operations.
• Experience with HACCP standards.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary team ensuring safety and quality.
• Oversee menu planning and execution.
• Engage positively with clients and manage financial operations.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Arts

Communication

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Job description

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Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $88,000.00/yr

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Talent Acquisition Manager - Salaried @ ISS Facility Services - North America | Experienced HR Professional & President of the PRIDE ERG

Lead Culinary Excellence as a Chef Manager at Guckenheimer!

Passionate about exceptional cuisine and operational excellence? Ready to lead a talented culinary team and make a meaningful impact every day? Guckenheimer is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Chef Manager who thrives in creating extraordinary dining experiences and maintaining impeccable standards.

Your Culinary Mission:

As our Chef Manager, you'll be at the heart of culinary innovation and operational leadership, serving as a proud representative of the Guckenheimer brand. You’ll ensure excellence in quality, safety, and presentation, making each meal an unforgettable experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Excellence:

• Lead your culinary team, ensuring efficiency, creativity, and adherence to health, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Guarantee daily compliance with workplace safety, food safety, HACCP, and sanitation guidelines.
• Consistently achieve strong internal audit scores by proactively maintaining cleanliness and organization in your kitchen.

Culinary Leadership:

• Oversee purchasing, menu planning, and execution of innovative, high-quality, cost-effective food services.
• Continuously develop your team through hiring, training, scheduling, and mentorship, promoting a culture of excellence and professional growth.

Customer Engagement & Brand Representation:

• Represent ISS Guckenheimer professionally, engaging positively with clients and customers, embracing feedback to enhance service quality.
• Utilize merchandising and marketing strategies effectively to present dishes that delight and inspire.
• Manage and monitor financial and accounting operations within your budget, ensuring accurate reporting and efficient resource use.

Who You Are:

• A culinary professional with at least 3 years of experience in high-volume food service operations.
• Ideally holding a Culinary Arts degree and experienced in food preparation and presentation in line with HACCP standards.
• Skilled in effective communication and comfortable interacting with diverse groups including customers, clients, and team members.

Why Join Us?

• Become part of a supportive, vibrant culture dedicated to culinary innovation and operational excellence.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career growth.
• A role where your creativity, leadership, and dedication make a real difference every day.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Work up to 8 hours a day on your feet, excluding breaks
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds
• Come to work properly dressed according to the dress code
• Employee must be able to work under pressure and time deadlines during peak periods

HSEQ Compliance: All employees must adhere to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This includes following safety protocols, maintaining environmental responsibility, and upholding quality standards in all tasks. Employees are expected to actively participate in HSEQ training and report any potential hazards or compliance concerns.

As a global organization, ISS Group is committed to making the international community more resilient and just for all people. We encourage diversity and inclusion in their broadest terms, including ethnicity, race, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, language, culture, and educational background. We look to lead our industry by example and to positively influence the market wherever we operate.

Ready to serve up success? Join Guckenheimer and bring your culinary passion to life!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Administrative, and Production

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services, Food and Beverage Retail, and Mobile Food Services

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