Chef Manager: Lead Culinary Team, Grow & Budget

AVI Foodsystems; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic Chef Manager to lead our on-site food service operations. The role requires directing cooks and staff, managing budgets, and ensuring high standards of food safety and service.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years of chef/management experience, a preferred culinary degree, and proven ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced environment. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of food service chef/management experience.
• Formal culinary degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct the work of cooks and other team members engaged in the procurement, storage, preparation and serving of food.
• Assist in preparation of budget estimates and justifications for the food service program.
• Plan and direct the ordering, receiving and accounting of all food products, supplies and equipment for food operation.
• Evaluate existing operational methods and procedures of food service program for effectiveness and efficiency, initiating changes as necessary.
• Interview, select, manage and develop hourly team members.
• Oversee the food safety to ensure full compliance with federal, state and other regulatory agencies.
• Participate in the development and adherence of policies and procedures for the food service program.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team development

Budget management

Food safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

Formal culinary degree preferred

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic Chef Manager to lead our on-site food service operations. The role requires directing cooks and staff, managing budgets, and ensuring high standards of food safety and service.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years of chef/management experience, a preferred culinary degree, and proven ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced environment. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.