Traveling Chef Manager

American Food & Vending; 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, Prescription, Dental, Vision,

FSA/HSA

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

American Dining Creations is seeking a Traveling Chef Manager to provide account coverage at an assigned location. You will oversee dining services staff and support new account openings, ensuring quality service and safety compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in culinary management, a hospitality or business degree, and the ability to travel up to 75% weekly. Strong leadership and organization, plus proficiency with catering software, are essential.

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, serving up to 500 customers daily and managing staff of 5 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 ability to lift up to 50lbs, stand, walk, bend for daily work and travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned account coverage for dining services including daily meal service, catering events, and service operations.
• Execute all menus, daily meal service and catering; modify menu based on 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.
• Assist with special corporate projects or events.
• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, Restaurant or Business or Culinary Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CATERTRAX

Job description

Pay: $70000 - $80000

Summary

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.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• 401K with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligible employees offered Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSA
• Ongoing training and development programs
• Bonus Programs for eligible positions

American Food & Vending is an Equal Opportunity Employer.