Senior Chef Manager: Lead Culinary Ops & Menu

Compass Group USA; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Compass Group USA’s Eurest division is seeking a Senior Chef Manager to lead back and front of house operations in Wilmington, DE. You will maintain a high-quality culinary program, oversee menu development, inventory, purchasing, labor and food cost controls, while ensuring sanitation and staff development.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, safety and sanitation programs, and maintaining strong financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Culinary Arts is preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• Five years progressive culinary management experience.
• Self-starter, innovative and ability to multitask.
• Maintains a positive attitude under pressure and motivate team.
• Must possess a passion for excellence.
• Must be knowledgeable on HACCP controls along with proper storage and use of food.
• Purchasing, food storage and sanitation experience.
• P&L and financial reporting experience.
• Knowledge of budgets, labor costs, inventory controls.
• Strong leadership, coaching and training skills.
• Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office and POS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift, bend and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling principles.
• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior.
• ServSafe or Department of Health certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Participates in employee meetings and training programs.
• Conducts safety, sanitation and maintenance programs.
• Maintains food cost while ensuring quality standards.
• Maintains an active role in managing team developments.
• Manages purchasing and inventory controls.
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Training

P&L reporting

Financial reporting

Budgets

Labor costs

Inventory controls

Microsoft Office

POS

Verbal communication

Written communication

Food handling

Safety

Education

Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS

Job description

Compass Group USA’s Eurest division is seeking a Senior Chef Manager to lead back and front of house operations in Wilmington, DE. You will maintain a high-quality culinary program, oversee menu development, inventory, purchasing, labor and food cost controls, while ensuring sanitation and staff development.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, safety and sanitation programs, and maintaining strong financial reporting.