Senior Chef & Kitchen Operations Leader

Creative Dining Services; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

DailyPay earned wage access

Partner discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

Creative Dining Services is seeking a Chef Manager in Solon, OH to lead daily dining operations, oversee menu planning, purchasing, and inventory, and ensure fiscal responsibility and exceptional guest experiences. This hands-on leader will manage a team, maintain quality standards, and collaborate with clients and the Home Office to drive continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of chef and supervisory experience, strong math and organizational skills, and proficiency

Qualifications

• At least two years of professional chef experience.
• At least two years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Basic math skills for recipe yields, conversions, and quantities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily dining services operation, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and consistently positive experiences.
• Oversee food production and culinary operations, including menu development, purchasing, receiving, storage, preparation, portion control, inventory, and record keeping.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, service, sanitation, and overall culinary excellence.
• Lead by example as a hands-on Chef Manager, actively participating in food preparation and production as needed.
• Hire, train, schedule, coach, and develop team members to promote productivity, accountability, and a positive workplace culture.
• Manage purchasing and inventory while following company and account purchasing guidelines and maximizing the use of resources.
• Standardize menus and recipes to ensure consistency and quality, communicating with the Creative Dining Services Home Office regarding recipe and menu changes as needed.
• Plan and oversee catering services, from scheduling and pricing through preparation, delivery, and customer follow-up.
• Monitor operating budgets and participate in budget and forecasting processes, providing accurate information to support financial goals.
• Evaluate account operations and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, service, and the overall dining experience.
• Respond to customer needs and market trends by identifying opportunities to enhance menus, merchandising, and service.
• Build strong relationships with customers, client contacts, employees, vendors, and the surrounding community.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient kitchen and food service environment.

Skills

Chef experience

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Creative Dining Services is seeking a Chef Manager in Solon, OH to lead daily dining operations, oversee menu planning, purchasing, and inventory, and ensure fiscal responsibility and exceptional guest experiences. This hands-on leader will manage a team, maintain quality standards, and collaborate with clients and the Home Office to drive continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of chef and supervisory experience, strong math and organizational skills, and proficiency