Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen, Menus & P&L

Lake Roosevelt Adventures; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services, Inc. seeks a Chef-Manager to oversee daily production, preparation and presentation of all food at the venue, directing day-to-day operations to meet client objectives and customer needs.

Responsibilities include menu planning, cost analysis, staff supervision, inventory control, and ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards while managing the unit’s P&L and overall food quality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Culinary or Associate’s degree in food service or related field.
• Food Safety Certification.
• Strong sanitation habits.
• Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
• Ability to interact and communicate well with the client.
• Ability to problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop menus, and forecast portion specifications to unit.
• Analyze and cost food items.
• Ensure compliance with established budget.
• Recruit, supervise, train, schedule, discipline, and direct the staff.
• Control expenses.
• Determine food and supply needs for unit.
• Maintain inventory control of food and supplies.
• Maintain accounting records, daily reporting requirement, and cash control.
• Manage P&L statement.
• Maintain and ensure safe facility environment including standards for food production and handling, cooking, housekeeping, sanitation, dress, cash control, and employee hygiene.
• Plan, schedule, supervise, and participate in the culinary work of the unit to ensure proper production, distribution of assignments, and prompt and efficient preparation and service of foods.
• Ensure food quality standards are met and amounts are sufficient to meet expected need.
• Maintain awareness of safety issues, and report them immediately to your manager.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Culinary or Associate’s degree

Job description

Guest Services, Inc. seeks a Chef-Manager to oversee daily production, preparation and presentation of all food at the venue, directing day-to-day operations to meet client objectives and customer needs.

Responsibilities include menu planning, cost analysis, staff supervision, inventory control, and ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards while managing the unit’s P&L and overall food quality.