Chef Manager: School Dining & Culinary Leadership

Flik Independent School Dining; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Flik Independent School Dining in Dayton, OH, seeks a Chef Manager to lead culinary and food service operations, ensuring top quality, safety, sustainability, and guest satisfaction. This role blends hands-on kitchen leadership with administrative duties, including inventory, cost control, staff supervision, and compliance.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in culinary management in contract foodservice or high-volume settings, strong P&L skills, and a passion for scratch cooking and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of culinary management experience in contract foodservice, fine dining, hospitality, or high-volume environments.
• Strong understanding of P&L management and experience in a contract-managed service environment.
• Proven expertise in menu development, production planning, cost control, and inventory management.
• Extensive knowledge of culinary trends, sustainability practices, and food safety regulations.
• Experience with exhibition cooking and engaging with guests in a customer-focused environment.
• Strong team leadership and performance management skills, including conducting performance evaluations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of culinary operations, including production, menu planning, food preparation, presentation, and sanitation.
• Manage full food service operations, including inventory control, ordering, receiving, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP standards, health regulations, and company food safety policies.
• Collaborate with the dining team to develop innovative menus that emphasize fresh, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients.
• Maintain P&L accountability, oversee food and labor costs, and contribute to financial reporting and forecasting.
• Lead all hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management for frontline staff.
• Train, mentor, and coach culinary and service teams to uphold service standards and culinary excellence.
• Ensure attention to detail across front- and back-of-house operations, including cleanliness, signage, menu displays, and pricing.
• Support and execute catering functions, special events, and guest dining experiences.
• Oversee administrative functions including staff payroll, invoicing, weekly reporting, and month-end reporting.
• Champion a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement throughout the operation.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Inventory management

Staff supervision

HACCP compliance

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Flik Independent School Dining in Dayton, OH, seeks a Chef Manager to lead culinary and food service operations, ensuring top quality, safety, sustainability, and guest satisfaction. This role blends hands-on kitchen leadership with administrative duties, including inventory, cost control, staff supervision, and compliance.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in culinary management in contract foodservice or high-volume settings, strong P&L skills, and a passion for scratch cooking and