Managing Chef (Corporate Catering)

Sifted; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) program

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Free lunch

Job summary

Sifted in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking an experienced Managing Chef to lead kitchen operations and design weekly menus that accommodate diverse dietary needs. You will collaborate with the culinary team to launch new product lines, manage costs, and mentor staff in a fast-paced startup environment.

Ideal candidates have 1-3 years of kitchen leadership, strong communication skills, and comfort using Google apps and Microsoft Office. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of kitchen leadership experience.
• Creativity in menu development.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to lead by example and manage a team.
• Comfort using Google apps and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare and coordinate unique weekly menus for all dietary needs and restrictions.
• Spearhead execution of new product lines and culinary practices.
• Participate in discussions on eater satisfaction and business growth.
• Hire kitchen staff with support from culinary leadership.
• Manage, coach and train kitchen staff with support from leadership.
• Own supply ordering and inventory; oversee COGS.
• Monitor and manage food costs and portion control.
• Ensure strict quality control and sanitary standards.
• Ensure kitchen meets company and facility standards.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu development

Communication

Leadership

Tools

Google applications

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the role

Schedule : Monday - Friday

We’re looking for an experienced, energetic, imaginative Managing Chef who shares our vision for the reinvented lunch and readily embraces diverse nutritional needs. Our Managing Chef has a passion for creating unforgettable food experiences, takes a detail-oriented approach to elevating dishes, and wants to learn valuable business skills to further their career.

We provide daily lunch for some of the hottest startups. We need a chef who works well in a fast-paced environment, and is responsive to the needs of our clients.

If you excel in the kitchen, love to experiment with fresh ingredients and can easily take feedback in stride, and let’s get cooking!

What you’ll be doing

• Design, prepare and coordinate unique weekly menus for all dietary needs and restrictions
• Spearhead execution of new product lines and culinary practices
• Participate in critical discussions regarding eater satisfaction and business growth
• Act as liaison between business team and culinary team regarding client details and feedback
• Hire kitchen staff with support from culinary leadership
• Manage, coach and train the kitchen staff with support from culinary leadership
• Own supply ordering and inventory; oversee COGS
• Monitor and manage portion control and food costs
• Execute strict quality control and assurance
• Ensure kitchen operations meet company and facility standards
• Comply with and enforce sanitary regulations and safety standards

Our ideal candidate

• Has 1-3 years of kitchen leadership experience
• Enjoys exercising creativity in menu development
• Understands diverse cooking methods, ingredients, and equipment
• Is a natural leader in practice and attitude
• Has excellent communication skills
• Thinks quickly and critically under pressure
• Is willing to learn and adopt business needs and practices
• Is comfortable managing, organizing, and communicating using technology
• Is experienced with Google applications (Gmail, Google Drive), Microsoft Office

Perks + benefits

• Compensation : $90k-100k per year + yearly bonus opportunity
• Company-sponsored health insurance plans, including 100% company-paid HDHP, as well as vision + dental opt-in
• 401(k) program available after six months of employment
• Unlimited paid time off; 10 paid company holidays; paid winter break
• Monthly cell phone usage reimbursement
• Free lunch during meal service
• 100% mileage reimbursement
• Opportunities to take on larger roles within our organization + learn with a fast-growing start-up

Eligibility :

This position must maintain ServSafe Food Manager certification; must have a valid drivers license and can operate a personal or company vehicle

Work environment :

This position is based in a commercial kitchen and occasionally on-site in client offices

Physical requirements :

This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs

This job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our employees make us better. We strongly encourage people of color, individuals with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary candidates to apply.

Employment at Sifted is considered at will, meaning that either the company or the employee may terminate this employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice.

Offers of employment and continued employment at Sifted are contingent upon successful completion of trust + safety checks including a criminal history check, a motor vehicle record check (for positions that require driving), identity verification, food safety certification verification, and at least two reference checks.