Chef Manager- Ft. Washington, PA 1420523

Compass Group Poland Sp. z o.o.; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary sector is seeking a dynamic Chef Manager to lead food service operations in Fort Washington, PA. This role offers an exciting opportunity to innovate menu development and drive sustainability initiatives while overseeing a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will bring extensive culinary management experience and a passion for culinary excellence. Join a company that values growth and offers numerous career advancement opportunities across various sectors. If you are ready to make a significant impact and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary management experience in contract foodservice or fine dining.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP standards and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary management of food service operation including financials and inventory.
• Develop diverse menus focusing on local food sourcing and sustainability.

Skills

Culinary Management

Menu Development

Inventory Management

P&L Accountability

Sustainability Initiatives

HACCP Standards

Food and Catering Trends

Exposition Cooking

ServSafe Certification

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Job description

CulinArt Sector

Salary: $70,000-$80,000/yr.

CulinArt Group operates over 250 onsite corporate, higher education, private school, healthcare and destination recreation/leisure dining facilities in 18 states, including cafés, coffee bars, concessions, executive dining, catering and conference dining, social catering/special events, office coffee service and vending. CulinArt’s extremely diverse client portfolio affords great opportunities for career advancement within the company, across multiple industry segments and geographic regions.

Join our team in Fort Washington, PA

Are you a growth-minded Chef professional looking to make a significant impact? We are seeking a Chef Manager to take charge of both culinary and food service operations of a B&I account in Fort Washington, PA. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a small but dynamic team, innovate with menu development, and drive sustainability initiatives. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and eager to grow with a thriving company, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full culinary management of the food service operation, including financials, inventory, ordering, and receiving.
• Utilize your knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience to ensure financial success.
• Develop diverse and appealing menus, focusing on cost controls, purchasing, and inventory management, with an emphasis on sourcing and utilizing local food products.
• Lead initiatives that promote sustainability and environmental responsibility within the culinary operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must have a working knowledge of HACCP standards.
• At least three years of culinary management experience in contract foodservice, fine dining, or restaurant settings, with expertise in inventory and purchasing control.
• Knowledge of food and catering trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Experience with exposition cooking is essential.
• Proficiency in P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable.
• ServSafe certification is a plus.

Ideal Candidate:

• Should have experience in fine dining settings, bringing a high level of culinary excellence and sophistication.
• Must possess a keen eye for detail, ensuring the highest standards in food preparation and presentation.
• Experience with financial management, including budgeting and cost controls.
• A hands-on approach to leadership, actively involved in the kitchen and culinary operations.

Apply to CulinArt today!

CulinArt is a member of Compass Group USA

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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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at CulinArt 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.For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID:1420523

CulinArt Sector

NANCY M TEIXEIRA

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