Chef Manager

Flik Hospitality Group; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee culinary and food service operations, delivering exceptional dining experiences and driving excellence. You will lead daily operations, develop creative menus, manage financial performance, and inspire a team to deliver top-tier food quality and service.

The role emphasizes culinary innovation, sustainability, and developing others, with opportunities to lead a high-performing team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of culinary management experience in contract food service, fine dining, restaurants, or similar hospitality environments.
• Strong knowledge of menu development, food production, purchasing, inventory, and cost controls.
• Experience with exhibition cooking and high-quality food presentation.
• Working knowledge of HACCP principles, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Experience managing budgets and P&L performance preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of current culinary and catering trends.
• Passion for sustainability, local sourcing, and culinary innovation.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary and food service operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
• Develop creative, seasonal menus while incorporating fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
• Manage purchasing, inventory, ordering, receiving, and food cost controls.
• Monitor labor, budgets, and overall financial performance to achieve operational goals.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop culinary associates to build a high-performing team.
• Oversee food production, catering, and exhibition cooking while maintaining culinary excellence.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and company operating standards.
• Promote sustainability initiatives and responsible sourcing practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, food quality, and guest satisfaction.
• Foster a positive, collaborative kitchen environment focused on teamwork and continuous improvement.

Skills

Culinary management

Menu development

Budget & P&L

Leadership

HACCP & food safety

Cost controls

Communication

Sustainability

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

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

Are you a passionate culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading high-performing teams? We are seeking a Chef Manager to oversee our culinary and food service operations, deliver exceptional dining experiences, and drive operational excellence. In this role, you will lead daily culinary operations, develop creative menus, manage financial performance, and inspire your team to deliver outstanding food quality and service. If you're passionate about culinary innovation, sustainability, and developing others, we'd love to hear from you!

Flik Hospitality Group

Salary: $65000 - $65000

What You'll Do

• Lead daily culinary and food service operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
• Develop creative, seasonal menus while incorporating fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
• Manage purchasing, inventory, ordering, receiving, and food cost controls.
• Monitor labor, budgets, and overall financial performance to achieve operational goals.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop culinary associates to build a high-performing team.
• Oversee food production, catering, and exhibition cooking while maintaining culinary excellence.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and company operating standards.
• Promote sustainability initiatives and responsible sourcing practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, food quality, and guest satisfaction.
• Foster a positive, collaborative kitchen environment focused on teamwork and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of three years of culinary management experience in contract food service, fine dining, restaurants, or similar hospitality environments.
• Strong knowledge of menu development, food production, purchasing, inventory, and cost controls.
• Experience with exhibition cooking and high-quality food presentation.
• Working knowledge of HACCP principles, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Experience managing budgets and P&L performance preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of current culinary and catering trends.
• Passion for sustainability, local sourcing, and culinary innovation.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead a dynamic culinary operation and showcase your creativity.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Be part of an organization committed to culinary excellence, sustainability, and exceptional hospitality.

Associates At Flik Hospitality Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Flik is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1585932

Flik Hospitality Group

Jenah Freeman