Chef Manager: Lead Culinary Team & Client Experience

Quest Food Management Services; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Food Management Services seeks a Chef Manager to oversee cafeteria and catering operations at a unit. You will lead staff, ensure safety and sanitation, and drive the client experience with high-quality meals.

This role requires strong leadership, budget oversight, and a focus on food safety. The Chef Manager will mentor staff, develop training plans, and collaborate with clients to meet expectations while upholding Quest nutrition standards and brand integrity across food service and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in food service management.
• Experience in developing and managing budgets.
• Experience in food safety leadership within a food service or restaurant environment.
• Ability to build and lead a high performing team.
• Strong client relations experience.
• Requires extensive hours and local travel.
• Responsible for meeting state and local certification requirements (Food Service Manager).

Responsibilities

• Cascades Quest vision, values and principles across the account.
• Lead and mentor staff with training and development plans.
• Oversee safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
• Drive food experience and brand development through menus and concepts.
• Manage budgeting, purchasing, and operational efficiency.
• Support sales efforts and account retention and growth.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and guest experience.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relations

Communication

MS Office

Food service knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Quest Food Management Services seeks a Chef Manager to oversee cafeteria and catering operations at a unit. You will lead staff, ensure safety and sanitation, and drive the client experience with high-quality meals.

This role requires strong leadership, budget oversight, and a focus on food safety. The Chef Manager will mentor staff, develop training plans, and collaborate with clients to meet expectations while upholding Quest nutrition standards and brand integrity across food service and