Chef Manager

Kids for the Future; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Café Services, Inc. seeks a Chef Manager to lead our on-site corporate café. You will oversee daily operations, inspire your team to deliver high-quality meals, and ensure a welcoming guest experience.

We value creativity, leadership, and work-life balance, with a schedule that avoids late nights or weekend shifts. This full-time exempt role offers growth opportunities and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in culinary operations at corporate dining or hospitality environments.
• Experience in corporate dining, healthcare, higher ed, or related sectors.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain.
• Strong ability to balance hands-on cooking with administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the café culinary and service team, fostering a positive, people-first culture
• Plan menus, develop specials, and ensure fresh, appealing, high-quality food offerings
• Manage food cost, production planning, ordering, inventory, and vendor relationships
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
• Build strong relationships with clients, guests, and team members
• Coordinate catering needs and support special events as needed
• Ensure smooth day-to-day café operations, guest experience, and brand standards

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team development

Menu planning

Cost control

Job description

• Base Pay $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Corporate Dining, Corporate Cafe
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Manage Others Yes

Contact information

• Name Cafe Services Talent Acquisition Team
• Phone [phone]

Chef Manager – Corporate Dining (Full-Time, Exempt)

Schedule: Monday–Friday | Early Mornings/Afternoons | No Nights or Weekends

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced and service-driven Chef Manager to lead our on-site corporate café. In this role, you’ll oversee daily café operations while inspiring your team to deliver warm hospitality and high-quality meals that make our guests feel welcome and valued.

This is a great opportunity for a chef who enjoys creativity, leadership, and work-life balance — without the late nights or weekend restaurant hours.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and mentor the café culinary and service team, fostering a positive, people-first culture
• Plan menus, develop specials, and ensure fresh, appealing, high-quality food offerings
• Manage food cost, production planning, ordering, inventory, and vendor relationships
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
• Build strong relationships with clients, guests, and team members
• Coordinate catering needs and support special events as needed
• Ensure smooth day-to-day café operations, guest experience, and brand standards

What We’re Looking For

• Strong background in culinary leadership (Chef, Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or similar)
• Experience in corporate dining, healthcare, higher Ed, hospitality, or restaurant management preferred
• Passion for team development and a positive, encouraging leadership style
• Ability to balance hands-on cooking with administrative and leadership responsibilities
• ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain)

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• No late nights or weekends — enjoy your evenings & personal time
• Supportive, team-centered work environment
• Opportunity to use creativity in menu planning and seasonal offerings
• Competitive salary, benefits, and growth opportunities

If you’re a hospitality-minded chef leader who thrives on building relationships and creating memorable dining experiences, we’d love to meet you.

Keywords: Chef Manager, Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, Corporate Dining, Business Dining, On-Site Café, Hospitality Leadership, Monday–Friday, Day Shift, No Nights or Weekends, Culinary Management, Team Leadership

Requirements

PLEASE NOTE: Café Services, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, age, national origin, race/ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check conducted in accordance with applicable laws.