Culinary & Catering Leader - Menu Innovation & Operations

Canteen North America; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuisines Culinary & Catering in Wisconsin is seeking a talented Chef Manager to lead culinary and catering operations, drive menu innovation, and ensure outstanding food quality and client satisfaction. You will oversee food production, inventory, and budgeting while developing high-performing teams and maintaining food safety standards.

You will collaborate with clients and stakeholders to deliver memorable events and workplace dining experiences, continuously improving efficiency and guest

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of culinary leadership in catering, corporate dining, hospitality, or related environments.
• Strong knowledge of catering operations, menu development, food production, purchasing, and inventory management.
• Proven experience managing food and labor costs while maintaining high culinary standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary and catering operations, ensuring exceptional food quality and service execution.
• Develop innovative menus and catering offerings aligned with client preferences and trends.
• Manage food production, purchasing, inventory, and receiving with cost controls and waste minimization.
• Drive financial performance through labor management and budget accountability.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and company standards.
• Build and develop high-performing culinary teams through coaching and training.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Food cost control

Inventory management

HACCP compliance

Team leadership

Client relations

Budgeting & P&L

Job description

Cuisines Culinary & Catering in Wisconsin is seeking a talented Chef Manager to lead culinary and catering operations, drive menu innovation, and ensure outstanding food quality and client satisfaction. You will oversee food production, inventory, and budgeting while developing high-performing teams and maintaining food safety standards.

You will collaborate with clients and stakeholders to deliver memorable events and workplace dining experiences, continuously improving efficiency and guest