Chef Manager

Infuse Hospitality; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Infuse Hospitality seeks a Chef Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring flawless execution and hospitality-driven service for a corporate dining program.

You will partner with leadership to manage menus, food costs, safety compliance, and guest experience, mentoring a kitchen team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

This role offers competitive base pay plus a 10% performance bonus and opportunities to shape dining across nationwide locations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary leadership in corporate dining or hospitality.
• ServSafe Manager certification or ability to obtain.
• Strong food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations knowledge.
• Experience leading teams in high-volume environments.
• Ability to manage food costs and vendor processes.
• Hospitality-focused mindset and guest experience drive.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations with focus on consistency and quality.
• Ensure meals meet established standards and guest expectations.
• Execute menus aligned with programs, seasons, and client needs.
• Lead and develop kitchen staff, promoting accountability.
• Manage purchasing, inventory, and food cost controls.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Support corporate dining services, catering, and on-site events.
• Monitor operations for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with leadership to deliver exceptional hospitality.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team leadership

Operations management

Food cost control

Guest experience focus

Job description

Are you a hands-on culinary leader who takes pride in delivering consistent, high-quality food and exceptional hospitality? As a Chef Manager, you’ll lead the day-to-day execution of a corporate dining program focused on operational excellence, seamless service, and an outstanding guest experience. This role is about flawless execution, ensuring every meal is prepared, presented, and served to the highest standards while creating a welcoming and hospitality-driven environment.

In addition to competitive base pay, this role offers a 10% performance-based bonus—rewarding operational excellence and outstanding results.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations with a focus on consistency, efficiency, and quality execution.
• Ensure all food is prepared and presented to established standards, delivering a reliable and exceptional dining experience.
• Support the execution of menus aligned with company programs, seasonal offerings, and client expectations.
• Maintain a strong focus on guest satisfaction by delivering a polished and hospitality-driven experience.
• Manage purchasing, inventory, and food cost controls to meet operational and financial goals.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
• Lead, train, and develop kitchen team members, fostering accountability and a strong team culture.
• Partner with leadership to execute corporate dining services, catering, and on-site events.
• Monitor day-to-day performance, ensuring smooth operations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary leadership experience in corporate dining, restaurant, or hospitality environments.
• ServSafe Manager certification (or ability to obtain).
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and structured kitchen operations.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive consistency in a high-volume environment.
• Strong operational and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience managing food costs, inventory, and vendor processes.
• A hospitality-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering a positive guest experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and work for extended periods in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Flexibility to support events or extended hours as needed.

Infuse Hospitality, part of the Phoenix3 Collective portfolio, provides culinary and hospitality solutions for corporate workplaces, specialty venues, and the activation of mixed-use spaces. With a passion for authentic experiences and a commitment to thoughtful innovation, Infuse is redefining how hospitality enhances the places where we work, gather, and connect. Infuse currently operates dining locations nationwide. More information about Infuse Hospitality can be found at Infuse Hospitality |Redefining how hospitality enhances the places where we work.

Don’t meet ALL the requirements but think you have the ability and determination to have an impact in this role? Let us know! Data shows that diverse candidates may be less likely to apply when they do not think they meet all the job requirements, but very few successful candidates possess all the requested skills and experiences. We are a culture of learners, and we want culture accelerators who are willing to learn and grow. If you think that is you and this role fits with your career aspirations, give it a shot!