Chef Manager: Lead Kitchens, Menus & Catering

Compass Group USA; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Job summary

Culinary Services Group is hiring a Chef Manager in Baltimore, MD to lead day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

You will collaborate with the Food Service Director, develop menus, oversee production, and manage staff scheduling and training.

This role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a track record in high-volume food service and catering.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of culinary management experience.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, or health care food service.
• Hands-on chef experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Food Service Director in daily operations.
• Oversee production, quality assurance, and sanitation standards.
• Develop menus, order ingredients, and manage staff scheduling.
• Collaborate with clients and culinary team on catering events.
• Lead kitchen team and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Culinary management

Hands-on chef experience

High volume batch cooking

Food safety awareness

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Culinary Services Group is hiring a Chef Manager in Baltimore, MD to lead day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

You will collaborate with the Food Service Director, develop menus, oversee production, and manage staff scheduling and training.

This role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a track record in high-volume food service and catering.