Traveling Chef Manager | Dining Operations & Catering Leader

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, and Vis

Job summary

American Dining Creations is seeking a Traveling Chef Manager to oversee dining services for assigned accounts, including daily meal service, catering events, and staff management across locations.

You will assist with new account openings and ensure safety, quality, and compliance while coordinating with district leadership. Requires a hospitality or culinary degree and 5+ years of management experience, plus travel up to 75% and proficiency with CATERTRAX.

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.

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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, Restaurant or Business or Culinary Degree from an accredited culinary association

Tools

Microsoft Office

CATERTRAX

Online ordering systems

Job description

American Dining Creations is seeking a Traveling Chef Manager to oversee dining services for assigned accounts, including daily meal service, catering events, and staff management across locations.

You will assist with new account openings and ensure safety, quality, and compliance while coordinating with district leadership. Requires a hospitality or culinary degree and 5+ years of management experience, plus travel up to 75% and proficiency with CATERTRAX.