Chef Manager — Culinary Ops & Client Experience

Air Culinaire Worldwide, LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Culinaire Worldwide, LLC is seeking a Chef Manager in San Jose, CA, to lead kitchen operations and culinary staff on site. You will ensure HACCP compliance, quality control, and efficient food production while supporting District Manager directives.

The role includes managing purchasing, inventory, and local sales initiatives to deliver exceptional guest experiences and profitability. The candidate should have a culinary degree, ServSafe and allergen certifications, and strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience in professional kitchen.
• Serve Safe Food Handling Certificate and Allergen Certificate required.
• Experience with food purchasing, inventory, par levels, recipe selection, and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate kitchen operations and culinary staff.
• Ensure HACCP, food safety and quality standards are met.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory, and par levels for markets.
• Drive local sales, client engagement, and customer service excellence.
• Lead and develop staff through training and performance reviews.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Operational excellence

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

ServSafe Food Handling

Allergen Certificate

Job description

Air Culinaire Worldwide, LLC is seeking a Chef Manager in San Jose, CA, to lead kitchen operations and culinary staff on site. You will ensure HACCP compliance, quality control, and efficient food production while supporting District Manager directives.

The role includes managing purchasing, inventory, and local sales initiatives to deliver exceptional guest experiences and profitability. The candidate should have a culinary degree, ServSafe and allergen certifications, and strong leadership and