Chef Manager

Elior; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident,

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Elior School Dining in Bronx, NY is seeking a seasoned chef manager to ensure delicious, healthy meals across services. You will lead kitchen operations, supervise staff, and collaborate with clients to deliver high-quality dining experiences.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, scheduling flexibility, and menu planning within an onsite school dining environment. Compensation reflects market standards for a full-time chef manager.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of prior experience in a kitchen cooking from scratch.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage own schedule and others.

Responsibilities

• Address customer service needs.
• Help hire and train new staff; attend training sessions and meetings.
• Assist in purchasing food and designing menus.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Leadership

Schedule management

Job description

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

• Addressing customer service needs.
• 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.

Our Benefits

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• 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.