Chef Manager – School Dining & Culinary Leader

FLIK Independent School Dining; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Commuter Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Flik Independent School Dining is seeking a Chef Manager to lead both the culinary and food service operations of a school dining program, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, sustainability, and guest satisfaction. The role blends hands-on kitchen leadership with administrative duties, including inventory management, cost control, staffing, payroll, and weekly/monthly reporting.

You will champion scratch cooking with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and collaborate with school

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary management experience in contract foodservice, fine dining, or high-volume settings.
• Strong understanding of P&L management and cost control experience in a contract-managed service environment.
• Proven ability in menu development, production planning, cost controls, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations, including production, menu planning, food preparation, and sanitation.
• Oversee full food service operations: inventory, ordering, receiving, and vendor relations.
• Ensure HACCP compliance and health regulations across the operation.
• Collaborate with the dining team on local, sustainable ingredient-focused menus.
• Maintain P&L accountability, supervise food and labor costs, and contribute to financial reporting.
• Lead hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management for frontline staff.
• Train and mentor teams to uphold service standards and culinary excellence.
• Ensure front- and back-of-house cleanliness, signage, and accurate pricing.
• Partner with school administration for events and community dining initiatives.
• Handle payroll, invoicing, and weekly/monthly reporting.
• Foster a culture of safety, partnership, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Culinary management

P&L management

Menu development

Leadership

Cost control

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Flik Independent School Dining is seeking a Chef Manager to lead both the culinary and food service operations of a school dining program, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, sustainability, and guest satisfaction. The role blends hands-on kitchen leadership with administrative duties, including inventory management, cost control, staffing, payroll, and weekly/monthly reporting.

You will champion scratch cooking with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and collaborate with school