Chef Manager

Aviands Food & Services Management; New York (NY); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Vision

Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident,

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Elior School Dining is seeking an experienced chef manager in Bronx, NY to lead kitchen operations at a charter school. You will hire and train staff, oversee food preparation from scratch, and help shape menus to meet NSLP guidelines and client expectations.

The role is full-time and onsite, with compensation up to $110,000 per year based on experience. Join a team dedicated to nutritious school dining and staff development.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and managing staff schedules.
• Ability to plan and design menus with food purchase input.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Help hire and train staff and participate in meetings.
• Assist in purchasing food and designing menus.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Strong communication

Schedule management

Education

ServSafe

HACCP certification

Job description

Requisition ID42727-Posted09/04/2026-Education-United States-Full-Time

Job Reference Number: 42727
Employment Type:Full-Time,Onsite
Segment: Education
Brand: Elior-School-Dining
Location: Success Charter Academy

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add an experienced, enthusiastic chef manager to join our Elior School Dining team in Bronx, NY. As a chef manager, you will have the opportunity to ensure that clients receive delicious, healthy food during every service.

What you'll be doing:

• Helping to hire and train new staff, and attending training sessions and meetings when required.
• Assisting in the purchase of food and designing of menus.

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

• At least one year of prior experience working in a kitchen focused on cooking from scratch.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage your own schedule and schedules of others.

Nice-to-haves:

• Prior management experience, preferably in a culinary environment.
• ServSafe and/or HACCP certification

Where you'll be working:

Bronx, NY

Compensation Range

Up to $110,000 / year based on experience.

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

About Elior School Dining:

Elior School Dining partners with public and charter schools across the country, serving millions of meals that meet NSLP guidelines while exceeding expectations. We create thoughtful, customized dining experiences rooted in fresh food, student voice, and collaboration – fueling school pride, smart choices, and brighter futures with every meal.

About Elior-North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.