Chef Manager - Lead Food Service Team (1st Shift)

AVI Foodsystems; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Career growth

Dental & vision insurance

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems in Battle Creek, MI is seeking an energetic Chef Manager to lead the Foodservice Team on the first shift. This full-time role oversees kitchen operations, staff development, and day-to-day service in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include directing cooks, managing budgets, ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance, and implementing policies. The ideal candidate has a formal culinary degree and 3+ years of leadership experience, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of food service chef/management experience.
• Formal culinary degree preferred.
• Proven ability to meet budget goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct the work of cooks and team members.
• Direct budgeting estimates and justifications for the food service program.
• Direct the ordering, receiving and accounting of all food products, supplies and equipment.
• Evaluate methods for effectiveness and efficiency, initiating changes as necessary.
• Interview, select, manage and develop hourly team members.
• Oversee food safety to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Participate in the development and adherence of policies for the food service program.

Skills

Team leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Food safety

Education

Formal culinary degree

Job description

AVI Foodsystems in Battle Creek, MI is seeking an energetic Chef Manager to lead the Foodservice Team on the first shift. This full-time role oversees kitchen operations, staff development, and day-to-day service in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include directing cooks, managing budgets, ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance, and implementing policies. The ideal candidate has a formal culinary degree and 3+ years of leadership experience, with strong communication and