Chef Manager - Lead Culinary Team with Flexible Schedule

Continental Services; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

At-work dining perks

Flexible schedules

Generous PTO

Total rewards program

Job summary

Continental Services is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee culinary production, lead a team, and drive client service excellence at the GM Pontiac account. You will manage menu development, ensure quality, and coordinate daily operations from breakfast through events.

The role requires strong leadership, 5+ years culinary and event management experience, and prior management responsibilities, with ServSafe and allergen certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in culinary or hospitality. Equivalent work experience in the industry acceptable.
• Five or more years culinary experience required, event management required.
• Prior management experience required.
• ServSafe Manager and Allergen certification preferred. If the individual does not hold these, must be willing to obtain them through our ServSafe training program.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful execution of food preparation and client service for assigned locations. Responsible for execution of Breakfast, Lunch, and special events.
• Conduct daily line checks/check food items for quality before each meal service.
• Anticipate client needs, uphold quality expectations, and embrace service standards.
• Responsible for menu development. Conduct research and development of new culinary trends and ideas for menus.
• Complete weekly production sheets.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in culinary or hospitality

Tools

ServSafe Manager

Allergen certification

Job description

Continental Services is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee culinary production, lead a team, and drive client service excellence at the GM Pontiac account. You will manage menu development, ensure quality, and coordinate daily operations from breakfast through events.

The role requires strong leadership, 5+ years culinary and event management experience, and prior management responsibilities, with ServSafe and allergen certifications preferred.