CHEF MANAGER (BUSINESS DINING) - WOOD DALE, IL

Canteen North America; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Canteen North America is seeking a Chef Manager in Wood Dale, IL to oversee culinary and food service operations, highlighting sustainability and local sourcing. This full-time position offers a competitive salary with a strong focus on growth and excellence in food service.

Qualifications

• At least three years of culinary management experience in foodservice.
• Strong understanding of food and catering trends.
• Knowledge of HACCP principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire culinary operation, including inventory and ordering.
• Develop menus and control costs while promoting sustainability.
• Maintain P&L accountability within operations.

Skills

Culinary Management

Food Safety Knowledge

Inventory Management

Menu Development

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

CHEF MANAGER (BUSINESS DINING) - WOOD DALE, IL

Join Canteen North America as a Chef Manager (Business Dining) in Wood Dale, IL. This full-time position offers a salary of $55,000 - $65,000 per year plus a yearly bonus opportunity.

Growth. Opportunity. Excellence.

Canteen is dedicated to creating better workplaces through innovative food and service solutions, including markets, office coffee, and catering. We value our team members' dedication and passion, fueling our growth.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a growth-minded Chef Manager to oversee culinary and food service operations, ensuring success in both areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the entire culinary operation, including inventory, ordering, and receiving
• Maintain knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience
• Develop menus, control costs, and manage purchasing and inventory, focusing on local sourcing
• Promote sustainability in operations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of HACCP
• At least three years of culinary management experience in contract foodservice, fine dining, or restaurant settings with inventory and purchasing expertise
• Strong understanding of food and catering trends, quality, sanitation, food costs, and presentation
• Experience with exposition cooking
• Knowledge of P&L and contract service experience is desirable
• ServSafe certification is a plus

Apply now to join Canteen, a member of Compass Group USA, committed to equal opportunity employment and fair treatment of all applicants and employees.