Chef Manager: Lead Culinary Team & Growth (Mon-Fri)

Quest Food Management Services Llc; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Food Management Services Llc in Vernon Hills, IL is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee cafeteria and catering operations. You will lead staff, manage budgets, uphold safety standards, and drive the customer experience with a focus on high-quality, from-scratch meals.

The role requires strong leadership, client relations skills and a commitment to Quest’s nutrition and guest experience initiatives. This is a full-time position based on-site with local travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in food service management.
• Experience in developing and managing budgets.
• Experience in food safety leadership within a food service environment.
• Experience in building and leading a high performing team.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Strong knowledge of the food service and hospitality industry.
• Requires extensive hours and frequent local travel.
• Responsible for meeting/state local certification requirements (Food Service Manager).

Responsibilities

• Cascades Quest vision, values and principles across the account.
• Demonstrates commitment to Quest missions through daily actions.
• Oversees cafeteria and catering operations and client relations.
• Leads staff development, training, and career path planning.
• Ensures food safety and sanitation compliance and quality standards.
• Leads nutrition and guest experience initiatives and marketing support.

Skills

Food service management

Team leadership

Budget management

Food safety leadership

Customer service mindset

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Quest Food Management Services Llc in Vernon Hills, IL is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee cafeteria and catering operations. You will lead staff, manage budgets, uphold safety standards, and drive the customer experience with a focus on high-quality, from-scratch meals.

The role requires strong leadership, client relations skills and a commitment to Quest’s nutrition and guest experience initiatives. This is a full-time position based on-site with local travel as needed.