Chef Manager: Culinary Leader & Kitchen Ops

Lake Roosevelt Adventures; Suitland, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services, Inc. seeks a Chef Manager for the Office of Naval Intelligence in Suitland, MD. You will oversee daily production, plan menus, and supervise a culinary team to ensure high quality and timely service for the client.

The ideal candidate has food-safety certification, strong leadership, and experience with budgeting, cost control, and P&L management. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and opportunities to drive food program excellence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Culinary or Associate’s degree in food service or related field.
• Food Safety Certification and strong sanitation habits.
• Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
• Ability to interact and communicate well with the client.
• Ability to problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop menus, forecast portions, and cost food items.
• Recruit, supervise, train, schedule, discipline, and direct staff.
• Control expenses and manage unit inventory and supplies.
• Maintain accounting records, daily reporting, and cash control; manage P&L.
• Ensure safe facility environment and hygiene standards for food production and handling.
• Plan, schedule, supervise and participate in culinary work to ensure proper production and service.
• Maintain food quality standards and ensure sufficient quantities for demand.
• Report safety issues to management promptly.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Culinary/Associate degree

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Guest Services, Inc. seeks a Chef Manager for the Office of Naval Intelligence in Suitland, MD. You will oversee daily production, plan menus, and supervise a culinary team to ensure high quality and timely service for the client.

The ideal candidate has food-safety certification, strong leadership, and experience with budgeting, cost control, and P&L management. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and opportunities to drive food program excellence.