Executive Chef

TechnoSphere, Inc.; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TechnoSphere, Inc. in Johnson City, TN seeks a culinary leader to plan menus, oversee program execution, and manage catering operations from start to finish.

The role requires 3+ years of managerial experience in food or culinary services, with proven ability to control food and labor costs, manage budgets, and ensure safety and quality across retail and catering areas. You will work with internal and external clients to tailor services and train staff, while monitoring inventory systems and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of management experience in food or culinary services
• Demonstrated experience managing food and labor costs, including P&L and budget management
• Minimum 3 years of functional experience in food or culinary services (restaurants, fast food, catering, institutional, or similar)

Responsibilities

• Implements & coordinates the culinary function.
• Directs & trains cooks & utility workers.
• Ensures food preparation & production meets operational standards.
• Manages catering & retail areas.
• Customer & Client satisfaction.
• Financial management to include food cost & labor management.
• Manages food & physical safety programs.

Skills

Management experience

P&L experience

Budget management

Food/culinary services

Catering operations

Inventory systems

Food cost control

Labor cost control

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Provides culinary leadership within a large sized unit including menu planning, program execution and staff management & training. Works directly with internal and external clients managing the catering process from beginning through execution.

Key Duties

• Implements & coordinates the culinary function.
• Directs & trains cooks & utility workers.
• Ensures food preparation & production meets operational standards.
• Manages catering & retail areas.
• Customer & Client satisfaction.
• Financial management to include food cost & labor management.
• Manages food & physical safety programs.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Management Experience - 3 years
• Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc

Must Have:

• Minimum 3 years of management experience in food or culinary services
• Demonstrated experience managing food and labor costs, including P&L and budget management
• Minimum 3 years of functional experience in food or culinary services (restaurants, fast food, vending, catering, institutional, or similar)
• Experience managing catering operations from planning through execution
• Working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production, and management systems