Lead Chef: High-Volume Kitchen & Team Leadership

Southern Foodservice Management, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Foodservice Management, Inc. is seeking an experienced Chef to support daily operations of our foodservice program. You will oversee kitchen and front-of-house operations, lead staff development, ensure quality and safety standards, and drive efficient, team-based service.

Responsibilities include menu standards compliance, inventory control, cost management, training, and collaboration with the General Manager. Local Alabama operations emphasize quality and customer service.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent training.
• 2+ years’ experience as a Chef in contract foodservice or related environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of food service regulations.
• Strong Leadership and Management skills.
• Positive attitude and approach.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Self-motivated, creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• ServSafe Certification.

Responsibilities

• Guide kitchen team on food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
• Guide front-of-house team on menu items and service standards.
• Oversee kitchen ordering, storage, and issuance.
• Apply FIFO and ensure proper dating and organization for QA.
• Train new kitchen and front-of-house staff to SFM standards.
• Manage food ordering with records to minimize waste and control budget.
• Maintain product inventory and month-end reporting.
• Supervise all food prep and presentation to meet standards.
• Collaborate with team to maintain kitchen organization and training.
• Support sanitation program with temperature and sanitation logs.
• Cover positions as needed to ensure shifts are filled.
• May assume General Manager duties when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by managers.

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Southern Foodservice Management, Inc. is seeking an experienced Chef to support daily operations of our foodservice program. You will oversee kitchen and front-of-house operations, lead staff development, ensure quality and safety standards, and drive efficient, team-based service.

Responsibilities include menu standards compliance, inventory control, cost management, training, and collaboration with the General Manager. Local Alabama operations emphasize quality and customer service.