Executive Chef (Chef Manager)

American Food & Vending; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401K match

Employee Assistance Program

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Training programs

Bonus programs

Job summary

American Food & Vending in Jefferson City, Missouri is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary programs at our account location. You will work with the General Manager to support culinary staff and ensure client satisfaction.

The role requires 7+ years in culinary leadership, a culinary degree, and proven ability to manage a large team and maintain strict safety and quality standards. The position offers weekly pay and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or higher certification is required.
• 7+ years in culinary leadership handling large operations.
• Strong leadership and communication to motivate staff.
• Experience with retail, hotels, or education dining operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist, direct and support in daily dining service and catering events.
• Develop recipes, guidelines, create flavor pairings and best practices.
• Stay current on industry trends.
• Monitor weekly inventory, purchasing and reporting to management.
• Hire, develop and supervise kitchen staff.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations.
• May assist with corporate events and account openings.
• May be assigned other duties as needed.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Time management

Leadership

Communication

Staff development

Education

Culinary degree

Certified culinary association

Hospitality/Business degree

Tools

CATERTRAX

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pay: - Pay varies by location

Location: Jefferson City, Missouri

Summary

As an Executive Chef you will cultivate all culinary programs at an account location. Working closely with the General Manager, you will support all programs and culinary staff to ensure client and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Assist, direct and support in daily dining service and catering events.
• Develop recipes, food preparation guidelines, create flavor pairings and execute culinary best practices.
• Stay current on developing trends in the industry.
• Monitor weekly inventory, purchasing and provide reports to General Manager and District Manager.
• Hire, develop and supervise all kitchen staff that may include Sous Chef, Line Cook, Prep Cook, and kitchen utility worker.
• Ensure adherence to company standards, state, and federal safety regulations.
• May assist with special corporate events, projects, and account openings.
• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Culinary Degree, certification from an accredited culinary association or bachelor’s degree in hospitality, Restaurant or Business.
• 7+ years; experience in a culinary leadership role that may include retail, hotels, business, or education dining, serving up to 500 plus customers daily and managing staff of 10 employees (or more).
• Possess exceptional time management skills along with strong leadership and communication skills to motivate and direct staff.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, CATERTRAX and other online ordering systems.
• Knowledge of all state and local food handling regulations.
• Able to lift to 50lbs, stand, walk, bend for daily work schedule.

About Us

Together, American Food & Vending and American Dining Creations form one of the nation’s largest privately held dining and refreshment service organizations. Family-owned and headquartered in Syracuse, NY, we have served clients nationwide for more than 80 years, delivering customized dining and refreshment solutions across business, education, healthcare and cultural environments.

Recognized by NAMA and our peers as Operator of the Year, we combine national capabilities with a personal, responsive approach to create exceptional experiences for our clients and guests.

Our Mission

To create moments of happiness through customized hospitality experiences that delight guests and bring people together.

Our Vision

To be the best in the industry at elevating hospitality experiences for places where people want to be.

Our Values: F.I.R.S.T.

Family – Treat people as family.

Integrity – Do the right thing.

Responsiveness – Listen first. Then act with urgency.

Service Excellence – Deliver exceptional experiences every day.

Teamwork – Win together.

American Dining Creations Offers

• Weekly pay
• 401K with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligible employees offered Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSA
• Ongoing training and development programs
• Bonus programs for eligible positions

American Food & Vending is an Equal Opportunity Employer.