Head Chef & Kitchen Operations Leader

Guest Services Inc; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services Inc. seeks a Chef-Manager to oversee daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food in the venue, while directing unit operations to meet client objectives and financial goals.

The role requires leadership to ensure quality, safety, and efficient service. Responsibilities include menu development, forecasting portions, cost analysis, budgeting, staff recruitment and supervision, and ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Culinary or Associate’s degree in food service or related field.
• Food Safety Certification.
• Strong sanitation habits.
• Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
• Ability to interact and communicate well with the client.
• Ability to problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop menus, and forecast portion specifications to unit.
• Analyze and cost food items.
• Ensure compliance with established budget.
• Recruit, supervise, train, schedule, discipline, and direct the staff.
• Control expenses.
• Determine food and supply needs for unit.
• Maintain inventory control of food and supplies.
• Maintain accounting records, daily reporting requirement, and cash control.
• Manage P&L statement.
• Maintain and ensure safe facility environment including standards for food production and handling, cooking, housekeeping, sanitation, dress, cash control, and employee hygiene.
• Plan, schedule, supervise, and participate in the culinary work of the unit to ensure proper production, distribution of assignments, and prompt and efficient preparation and service of foods.
• Ensure food quality standards are met and amounts are sufficient to meet expected need.
• Maintain awareness of safety issues, and report them immediately to your manager.

Skills

Food Safety Certification

Sanitation habits

Customer service abilities

Communication abilities

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent

Culinary or Associate’s degree in food service or related field

Job description

Guest Services Inc. seeks a Chef-Manager to oversee daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food in the venue, while directing unit operations to meet client objectives and financial goals.

The role requires leadership to ensure quality, safety, and efficient service. Responsibilities include menu development, forecasting portions, cost analysis, budgeting, staff recruitment and supervision, and ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.