Traveling Chef Manager

American Dining Creations; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401K with company match

Employee assistance program

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

FSA/HSA

Training programs

Bonus programs

Job summary

American Dining Creations is seeking a Traveling Chef Manager to provide account coverage and support at an assigned account location, overseeing daily dining services staff and operations.

You will manage menus for daily service and catering, coordinate purchasing from approved vendors, and complete weekly reports for the District Manager while maintaining safety and scheduling across travel-heavy duties (up to 75%).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality, restaurant or business or culinary degree preferred.
• 5+ years in culinary management, serving up to 500 customers daily and managing staff of 5+.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CATERTRAX.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily dining services staff and account coverage.
• Execute menus for daily service and catering; adjust for trends and costs.
• Purchase all food, beverage, and supplies from approved vendors.
• Prepare weekly account reports and inventory to District Manager.
• Manage employee work schedules and travel up to 75%.
• Interact daily with staff, customers, and clients.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Customer service

Microsoft Office

CATERTRAX

Flexibility

Travel 75%

Education

Bachelor's degree in hospitality/restaurant/business

Culinary degree (preferred)

Tools

CATERTRAX

Online ordering systems

Job description

Pay: $70000 per year - $80000 per yearSummary: As Traveling Chef Manager at American Dining Creations, you will provide account coverage and support at an assigned account location. This includes overseeing daily dining services staff management. In this role you will also be assisting with new account opening activities.Responsibilities:Manage assigned account coverage for dining services including daily meal service, catering events, and service operations.Execute all menus, including daily meal service and catering; modifies the menu based on food trends, costs, patron requests, and seasonal availability. Purchase all food, beverage, and supplies from approved vendors.Complete weekly account reporting, including inventory, to District Manager.Maintain temperature logs and adhere to all local food handling safety regulations.Manage employee work schedules in accordance to labor modules.Interact daily with employees and staff, customers, and clients.May assist with special corporate projects or events.May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, Restaurant or Business: or Culinary Degree from an accredited culinary association highly preferred.5+ years' experience in a similar culinary management position that may include retail, hotels, business, or education dining, serving up to 500 customers daily and managing staff of 5 employees (or more).Proficient with Microsoft Office, CATERTRAX and other online ordering systems.Ability to work a flexible weekly schedule, weekly account travel up to 75%Possess a valid state driver's license.Physical requirements include Able to lift to 50lbs, stand, walk, bend for daily work and travel schedule.About UsTogether, American Food & Vending and American Dining Creations form one of the nation’s largest privately held dining and refreshment service organizations. Family-owned and headquartered in Syracuse, NY, we have served clients nationwide for more than 80 years, delivering customized dining and refreshment solutions across business, education, healthcare and cultural environments.Recognized by NAMA and our peers as Operator of the Year, we combine national capabilities with a personal, responsive approach to create exceptional experiences for our clients and guests.Our MissionTo create moments of happiness through customized hospitality experiences that delight guests and bring people together.Our VisionTo be the best in the industry at elevating hospitality experiences for places where people want to be.Our Values: F.I.R.S.T.Family – Treat people as family.Integrity – Do the right thing.Responsiveness – Listen first. Then act with urgency.Service Excellence – Deliver exceptional experiences every day.Teamwork – Win together.American Dining Creations Offers:Weekly pay401K with company matchEmployee Assistance ProgramEligible employees offered Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSAOngoing training and development programsBonus Programs for eligible positionsAmerican Food & Vending is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Chat with Scout, our virtual hiring assistant to apply for this position right from your mobile device. Text JOB to [phone] to get started!