Denver Culinary Operations Leader — Dining & Catering

American Food & Vending; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

401K with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Prescription, Dental, and, V

Vision Plans, FSA/HSA

Ongoing training and development

Bonus programs for eligible positions

Job summary

American Dining Creations in Denver, CO is seeking a Chef Manager to lead culinary and service operations at an assigned account location. You will be the company representative to the client and customers, ensuring high-quality dining experiences.

Responsibilities include managing dining services, catering events, menu execution, vendor purchases, and staff scheduling, with strict food safety and regular reporting. Flexibility and strong leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, restaurant or business or Culinary Degree from an accredited culinary association is preferred.
• Five years' experience in a similar culinary management position that may include retail, hotels, business, or education dining.
• Experience with service volume up to 500 customers daily and managing staff of 5 employees or more.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, CATERTRAX and other online order systems.
• Ability to work a flexible weekly schedule to accommodate business needs.
• Must be able to lift to 50lbs, stand, walk, bend for daily work schedule.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage dining services including daily meal service, catering events, and operations.
• Execute all menu offerings through daily dining and catering service; modifying menu based on food trends, costs, patron requests, and seasonal availability.
• Purchase all food, beverage, and supplies from corporate approved vendors.
• Complete and manage daily and weekly reports to a District Manager.
• Ensure temperature and production logs are accurate to meet all local food safety regulations.
• Manage staff and work schedules in accordance with labor modules.
• Interact daily with clients, guests, and vendors.
• May assist and support with special events including new account openings.
• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, restaurant or business or Culinary Degree from an accredited culinary association is preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

CATERTRAX

Job description

American Dining Creations in Denver, CO is seeking a Chef Manager to lead culinary and service operations at an assigned account location. You will be the company representative to the client and customers, ensuring high-quality dining experiences.

Responsibilities include managing dining services, catering events, menu execution, vendor purchases, and staff scheduling, with strict food safety and regular reporting. Flexibility and strong leadership are required.