Chef Manager: Local Sourcing & Culinary Leadership

FOODWORKS; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

FoodWorks, a division of Compass Group, is seeking a Chef Manager in Olathe, KS to lead the culinary and food service operations.

You will oversee inventory, purchasing, menu development, cost controls and local sourcing with a focus on sustainability, HACCP, and P&L accountability. The role requires 3+ years of culinary management in contract foodservice or fine dining and offers a competitive salary with benefits. This position also emphasizes sustainable sourcing and staff development.

Qualifications

• Must have a working knowledge of HACCP.
• Three years of culinary management experience in contract foodservice, fine dining setting, or restaurant with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control.
• Extensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Full culinary management of food service operation to include inventory, ordering and receiving.
• Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable.
• Proficient in menu development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products.
• Possesses a passion for sustainability.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Culinary management

Food cost controls

Menu development

Job description

FoodWorks, a division of Compass Group, is seeking a Chef Manager in Olathe, KS to lead the culinary and food service operations.

You will oversee inventory, purchasing, menu development, cost controls and local sourcing with a focus on sustainability, HACCP, and P&L accountability. The role requires 3+ years of culinary management in contract foodservice or fine dining and offers a competitive salary with benefits. This position also emphasizes sustainable sourcing and staff development.