Traveling Chef Manager — Healthcare Diets & Team Lead

Aventura Healthcare Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aventura Healthcare Group is seeking a Traveling Chef Manager to oversee culinary operations across multiple sites and provide managerial support in diverse settings. The ideal candidate will lead kitchen staff with strong communication, ensure sanitation and safety standards, and maintain high quality, cost control, and guest satisfaction while remaining adaptable to shifting schedules and locations.

Travel demands 50-55 hours weekly and open availability to cover shifts as needed, including

Qualifications

• Leadership and staff development capabilities.
• Strong communication and composure under pressure.
• Problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
• Punctual, adaptable, and passionate about hospitality.
• Experience in healthcare settings preferred (minimum 1 year).
• Commitment to safety, sanitation, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee culinary items across locations in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Follow recipes and presentation specifications.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain sanitation and organization of the station and equipment.
• Assist in ordering and stocking food items.
• Provide relief to the Dietary Manager and cover managerial duties when needed.
• Ensure safety, quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Problem solving

Punctuality

Adaptability

Hospitality mindset

Healthcare experience

Job description

Aventura Healthcare Group is seeking a Traveling Chef Manager to oversee culinary operations across multiple sites and provide managerial support in diverse settings. The ideal candidate will lead kitchen staff with strong communication, ensure sanitation and safety standards, and maintain high quality, cost control, and guest satisfaction while remaining adaptable to shifting schedules and locations.

Travel demands 50-55 hours weekly and open availability to cover shifts as needed, including