Chef Manager: Culinary Leader & Cost Control Expert

Flik Hospitality Group; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

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 in Maryland is seeking a growth-minded Chef Manager to lead the culinary and food service operation for our contract catering program. You will be responsible for the overall success of the kitchen, menu development, and day-to-day operations.

Ideal candidates bring at least three years of culinary management experience, strong knowledge of HACCP, and familiarity with P&L accountability. This role emphasizes local sourcing, cost controls, and sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• Three years of culinary management experience in contract foodservice, fine dining setting, or restaurant with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control
• Extensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Knowledge of HACCP
• ServSafe certification is a plus
• P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience desirable
• Exposition cooking experience

Responsibilities

• Full culinary management of food service operation to include inventory, ordering and receiving
• Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable
• Proficient in menu development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products
• Possesses a passion for sustainability

Skills

Culinary management

P&L accountability

Menu development

Cost controls

Sourcing local foods

HACCP knowledge

ServSafe certification

Job description

Flik Hospitality Group in Maryland is seeking a growth-minded Chef Manager to lead the culinary and food service operation for our contract catering program. You will be responsible for the overall success of the kitchen, menu development, and day-to-day operations.

Ideal candidates bring at least three years of culinary management experience, strong knowledge of HACCP, and familiarity with P&L accountability. This role emphasizes local sourcing, cost controls, and sustainable practices.