Chef Manager

Flik Hospitality Group; Stamford (CT); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Flik Hospitality Group is seeking a Chef Manager to lead both culinary and food service operations, ensuring exceptional food quality and hospitality while driving efficient daily operations. The role oversees menu development, purchasing, inventory, financial performance, and team development in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in culinary management, strong leadership, and a hands-on management style to mentor teams and elevate dining experiences.

Formación

• Three or more years of culinary management experience in contract food service, restaurants, hotels, or fine dining.
• Experience with menu development, purchasing, inventory, and cost controls.
• Knowledge of P&L management, HACCP, and food safety standards.

Responsabilidades

• Lead daily culinary and food service operations.
• Manage purchasing, inventory, ordering, and food cost controls.
• Develop menus and maintain high standards for food quality and presentation.
• Monitor labor, budgets, and overall financial performance.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop culinary associates.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Support catering and special events.
• Promote sustainability and continuous operational improvement.

Conocimientos

Culinary management

Menu development

Purchasing & cost controls

P&L management

HACCP

Food safety standards

Leadership

Team development

Descripción del empleo

What Makes FLIK Click

What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn't merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Summary

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Flik Hospitality Group

Salary: $70000 - $85000

What Makes FLIK Click

What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn't merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Summary

The Chef Manager is responsible for leading both the culinary and food service operations while ensuring exceptional food quality, outstanding hospitality, and efficient daily operations. This hands-on leadership role oversees menu development, purchasing, inventory, financial performance, food safety, and team development. We're seeking a growth-oriented culinary leader who is passionate about mentoring teams, creating exceptional dining experiences, and driving operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary and food service operations.
• Manage purchasing, inventory, ordering, and food cost controls.
• Develop menus and maintain high standards for food quality and presentation.
• Monitor labor, budgets, and overall financial performance.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop culinary associates.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Support catering and special events.
• Promote sustainability and continuous operational improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of culinary management experience in contract food service, restaurants, hotels, or fine dining.
• Experience with menu development, purchasing, inventory, and cost controls.
• Knowledge of P&L management, HACCP, and food safety standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with exhibition cooking is a plus.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

Operational Expectations

• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Lead by example with a hands-on management style.
• Deliver exceptional food quality, guest service, and operational excellence.