Chef Manager: Lead Culinary Team & Growth Opportunities

AVI Foodsystems; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive training

Growth opportunities

Family culture and atmosphere

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems, Inc. seeks an energetic Chef Manager in Battle Creek, MI to lead the dining team, oversee operations and ensure excellent food service. This full-time role emphasizes leadership, budgeting and maintaining high standards.

You will direct cooks and staff, manage food safety, and collaborate with budget planning while supporting a family-oriented work environment. Training and growth opportunities are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of cooks and hourly team members.
• Experience meeting and maintaining budget goals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in a family culture and atmosphere is valued.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct work of cooks and team members in procurement, storage, preparation and serving of food.
• Assist in budget estimates and justifications for the food service program.
• Direct ordering, receiving and accounting of food products, supplies and equipment.
• Evaluate and improve food service operations for efficiency and effectiveness; initiate changes.
• Interview, select, manage and develop hourly team members.
• Oversee food safety to comply with regulations.
• Contribute to policies and procedures for the food service program.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Food service management

Communication

Education

Formal culinary degree preferred

Job description

AVI Foodsystems, Inc. seeks an energetic Chef Manager in Battle Creek, MI to lead the dining team, oversee operations and ensure excellent food service. This full-time role emphasizes leadership, budgeting and maintaining high standards.

You will direct cooks and staff, manage food safety, and collaborate with budget planning while supporting a family-oriented work environment. Training and growth opportunities are highlighted.