Culinary Leader: Chef Manager, Menu & Ops

Flik Hospitality Group; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group is seeking a Chef Manager to lead both culinary and food service operations, ensuring exceptional food quality and hospitality while driving efficient daily operations. The role oversees menu development, purchasing, inventory, financial performance, and team development in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in culinary management, strong leadership, and a hands-on management style to mentor teams and elevate dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of culinary management experience in contract food service, restaurants, hotels, or fine dining.
• Experience with menu development, purchasing, inventory, and cost controls.
• Knowledge of P&L management, HACCP, and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary and food service operations.
• Manage purchasing, inventory, ordering, and food cost controls.
• Develop menus and maintain high standards for food quality and presentation.
• Monitor labor, budgets, and overall financial performance.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop culinary associates.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Support catering and special events.
• Promote sustainability and continuous operational improvement.

Skills

Culinary management

Menu development

Purchasing & cost controls

P&L management

HACCP

Food safety standards

Leadership

Team development

Job description

Flik Hospitality Group is seeking a Chef Manager to lead both culinary and food service operations, ensuring exceptional food quality and hospitality while driving efficient daily operations. The role oversees menu development, purchasing, inventory, financial performance, and team development in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in culinary management, strong leadership, and a hands-on management style to mentor teams and elevate dining experiences.