Higher Education Chef Manager

American Food & Vending; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401K with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vis​

FSA/HSA

Ongoing training and development

Bonus programs for eligible positions

Job summary

American Dining Creations seeks a Chef Manager to lead culinary and dining operations for an assigned account location. This role represents the company to clients and guests, ensuring high-quality service and menu execution.

The position requires experience in culinary management, staff supervision, and strong collaboration with vendors and district leadership. Join a nationwide, family-owned organization with a history of excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality, restaurant or business preferred.
• Five years' experience in a similar culinary management position.
• Experience with service up to 500 customers daily and managing staff of 5+.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dining services including daily meal service, catering events, and operations.
• Execute all menu offerings through daily dining and catering service; adjust menu based on trends, costs, and requests.
• Purchase all food, beverage, and supplies from approved vendors.
• Complete daily and weekly reports to a District Manager.
• Ensure temperature and production logs meet local food safety regulations.
• Manage staff and work schedules per labor modules.
• Interact daily with clients, guests, and vendors.
• Support special events and new account openings.

Skills

Culinary management

Staff supervision

Menu planning

Food safety

Guest relations

Microsoft Office

CATERTRAX

Education

Bachelor's degree in hospitality/restaurant/business

Culinary degree

Tools

CATERTRAX

Job description

Summary

A Chef Manager with American Dining Creations will oversee all culinary and service operations for an assigned account location. This position will be the company representative of American Dining Creations to the client and customer.

Pay: - Pay varies by location

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.

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.

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.