Traveling Chef Manager

Archway Management; Hinsdale (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Archway Management is seeking a Traveling Chef Manager to oversee culinary operations while traveling between locations. You will lead staff, ensure high-quality food, safety, and compliance, and cover shifts as needed.

The ideal candidate has healthcare dining experience, expertise in therapeutic diets, and a proven ability to develop teams, communicate effectively, and adapt quickly to changing environments.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering therapeutic or modified diet meals.
• Minimum 1 year in healthcare-related food service.
• Strong hospitality mindset and guest-focused service.
• Proven problem-solving and leadership abilities.
• Ability to coach and develop kitchen staff.
• Must be punctual, adaptable and dependable.
• Commitment to sanitation and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food per recipes in sanitary, timely manner.
• Lead cooking operations across different locations.
• Maintain sanitation and safety compliance.
• Oversee staff communication and supervision.
• Assist in shift coverage when needed.
• Monitor quality and costs, flavor and appearance.
• Coordinate with dietary manager and support in meals.
• Arrive travel-ready and manage kitchen autonomously when needed.

Skills

Therapeutic diets

Healthcare experience

Hospitality focus

Problem solving

Team leadership

Punctual & reliable

Adaptability

Team development

Can-do attitude

Sanitation standards

Learning mindset

Job description

The Traveling Chef Manager position includes the following but is not limited to:

• Traveling to different locations and providingnecessary culinary and managerialsupport.

• Leading staff with proper communication skills and composure.

• Handle a 50-55 hour work week with open availability.

• Work towards being state-readyat all times.

• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

• Establish, enforce,and maintain all service, sanitation,and state compliance standards.

• Hands-onsupervision of preparation.

• Assist in picking up shifts when there are call-offs.

• Focus on safety, quality, consistency, and organization.

• Maintain standards of quality, costs, eye appeal,and overall flavor.

• Ability to assume complete control of the kitchen withouta manager.

• Communicate with the Manager on supervision and development of employees,ensuring they maintain a productive and positive attitude.

• Responsible for knowing all aspects of the culinary operation.

The idealcandidate will possess:

• A keen understanding of therapeutic and modified diets and preparation.

• Prior healthcare experience (minimum 1 year).

• A passion for giving true hospitality (both to guests and staff members).

• Critical problem-solving skills.

• Self-motivatedteam player.

• Punctual, adaptable, and passionate.

• A keen ability and desire for team development.

• A “do whateverit takes” attitude.

• The ability to pivot quickly and be adaptable in all situations

• Strong leadership skills.

• Maintains the highest standards of sanitation and safe work environment

• The desire for continued learning.

Traveling Chef Manager Job Duties:

• Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.

• Follow recipes and presentation specifications.

• Operate standard kitchen equipment safelyand efficiently.

• Clean and maintain the station bypracticing good safety and sanitation.

• Assist with the cleaning and organization of kitchen and equipment.

• Assist in placing food orders and putting away the food order.

• Give relief to the Dietary Manager so they may have days off and fill in for managerial duties as needed.

• Restock items as needed throughout the shift.

• Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes.